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Wilmington airport terminal to triple in size with $5.6M federal grant
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. The Delaware River and Bay Authority unveiled plans to triple the size of the terminal at Wilmington Airport. With roots dating back to World War II, Delaware’s Wilmington...
Delaware County community 'blindsided' by hiring of new police chief at public meeting
Despite opposition from community members, several council members, and the mayor, the Collingdale Borough Council voted Tuesday night to hire a new police chief.Pending a background check, the new chief of police in Collingdale will be Shanee Mitchell.According to her application for the job, Mitchell currently serves as the police chief in Selinsgrove Borough, Snyder County, and as an adjunct instructor for the Penn State Justice and Safety Institute.The application also states she served the Philadelphia Police Department, first as a sergeant and later as a lieutenant, from 2012 to 2017."At the end of the day, the FOP is willing...
Wilmington’s Hagley Museum is using old technology for a sustainable future
Historic dams along the Brandywine River are helping the museum get off the electrical grid. This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do...
Neighbors debate outdoor music at Avenue North restaurant
Residents of North Wilmington are making their voices heard about a proposal to allow a restaurant liquor license that includes speakers and live entertainment on the patio. The restaurant is the Blackwall Barn & Lodge, planned for Avenue North, the multi-use complex being developed on the old Astra Zeneca operations at Concord Pike and Murphy Road. IN THE NEWS: Pedestrian/bicyclist ... Read More
Wilmington’s $10M Bracebridge investment raises questions
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. By Brianna Hill The Wilmington City Council is preparing to vote on a proposal to take $10 million from the city’s savings to support the creation of a new higher education hub being developed by the du Pont family foundation. The legislation, which was introduced to council in early September, will provide the Longwood ... Read More
3 areas of Del. to hear emergency sirens test Tue. morning
First Staters living in the area north from Delaware City, west of Middletown, and south of Woodland Beach should expect to hear emergency sirens for a few minutes Tuesday morning. The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), the Delaware State Police and the Public Service Enterprise Group will conduct a quarterly test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and ... Read More
Guide to trunk-or-treats in Delaware in 2024
There is no replacing trick-or-treating on Halloween. Kids and parents in costume greeting their neighbors and getting their favorite candy creates memories that can last a lifetime. If you want an earlier start on the Halloween fun, there are some trunk-or-treats around the First State that can get everyone warmed up for holiday...
Phillies fans stock up on merchandise in Broomall, Delaware County
Phillies fans are ramping up for Red October. Many of them are stocking up on new merchandise ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this weekend.Delco Original Trading Company, a Broomall clothing store specializing in sports merchandise, is seeing an uptick in business."We absolutely love it," clerk Patrick Callahan said. "The economy's been tough everywhere, so any little boost we can get we're going to take."As the Phillies begin their third consecutive postseason run, customers like Rene Saldutti from Havertown are celebrating with new merch."I'm really liking this sweatshirt that I just picked up," Saldutti said. "Of course, I got...
Top ‘A’ Grade Hospitals in The Philadelphia Area for Critical Emergencies
Every year, a list comes out showing which hospitals in the Philadelphia area are the best, based on how well they take care of their patients. These hospitals are given “A” grades, which means they’re doing a great job. The grades come from patient reviews and important...
Delaware County and Philadelphia Saw Greatest Increase in Income Required to Buy House
3-story Victorian home on North Swarthmore Ave in Ridley Park. The income needed to buy a home in Philadelphia and Delaware counties went up by 6 percent, which is the highest increase across the most populous metro areas in the United States. According to a new Redfin analysis, the income...
Chaddsford Winery in Delaware County sold to new ownership
Nearly six months after the cofounder's of Delaware County's Chaddsford Winery announced they were looking for new ownership, the award-winning winery has officially been sold.The winery announced Monday that the Vinton family, which owns White Horse Winery in New Jersey, recently purchased the business."When we began this process, our goal was to find a new owner who was the best fit for our beloved Winery. We're confident that the Vinton's and White Horse Winery are a perfect match," Corey Krejcik, general manager of Chaddsford Winery, said in a statement. "Both organizations are incredibly complementary in their strengths, strategies, and personnel....
Hit Up These Places for the Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Chester County
Chester County is filled with great places that make excellent food, and two of them are among the 50 best breakfast sandwiches in the area right now, write Michael Klein and Neil Bardhan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Black Cat Cafe in Devon makes delicious, fluffy egg sandwiches guaranteed to...
Ready for Halloween? Here's where you can pick pumpkins in the First State
Right up there with apple-picking, corn mazes and haunted houses, pumpkin-picking has become a fall traditiion for many. In 2020 alone, as many as 66,200 acres of pumpkins were harvested in the United States, producing over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins that year, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. ...
Christina School District celebrates renovations to the Brennen School
The Christina School District on Tuesday celebrated the completion of a renovation project that improved conditions for the Brennen School's youngest students. “This is a brighter, more inviting environment for our littlest ones,” Principal Heather Calkins said. Located behind Kirk Middle School off Chestnut Hill Road, Brennen houses the Delaware Autism Program and serves approximately 100 students from around New Castle County who are on the severe end of the...
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