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UPDATE: 81-year-old Dover man found safe
DOVER, Del. – Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man. 81-year-old Martin Brennan was last seen yesterday around 11:30 p.m. at Bayhealth Kent Campus. He is described as 5’8″ with blue eyes and a beard. He was also wearing a yellow hospital gown...
Wait, what's a Metallica Scholar? $75,000 awarded to Delaware Tech: Education roundup
Smells like teen spirit. Wait wrong band. From teen support* to hard rock, Delaware outfits are landing new grants to support students. TeenSHARP, the nonprofit based in downtown Wilmington, just...
UPDATE: Missing mother and daughter found
DELMAR, Del. – Delaware State Police are asking for assistance in looking for a mother and her daughter. 42-year-old Deborah Luther and her 3-year-old daughter, River Timmons, were last seen at their home on Sunday around 7 p.m. According to police, they were headed to the Delmar food lion.
Cape Henlopen State Park to Host Community Workshop on Planned Upgrades
LEWES, DE — The future of Cape Henlopen State Park will come into focus for community members at an upcoming workshop. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is hosting a session to share details about planned capital projects and gather public feedback. The workshop is...
Family of missing fisherman found dead in Delaware River hold vigil looking for closure
Family and friends gathered along the Delaware River Monday night to celebrate the life of one of their loved ones.Through prayer and memories, loved ones shared a few words to honor 42-year-oldDarnell Dogan.They gathered along the river in Philadelphia because it's a spot he visited often to fish. It's also the last spot Dogan was seen before he went missing."Last Thursday they found his body in the water. We don't know the circumstance -- suspicious circumstances," said Juanita Johnson, Dogan's mother.Dogan's family said he was out on a boat last Tuesday night with people they didn't know.That was the last...
Fall in Pennsylvania will be ‘cooler-than-average’
With August around the corner and all the back-to-school ads everywhere, it’s hard not to think about fall. And thinking about it begs the natural succeeding question: What’s the weather going to be like this year in Pennsylvania?. The Old Farmer’s Almanac — which is described by its...
Rite Aid closes more stores following bankruptcy
Rite Aid, the Philadelphia-based pharmacy, has closed 40 more stores. These closures bring the total number of Rite Aid stores closed to nearly 700 since filing for bankruptcy in October. The company has now closed 20% of its Pennsylvania locations.
Concord Hills home heavily damaged in Sunday fire
The Delaware State Fire Marshal's office is investigating a fire that heavily damaged a home in Concord Hills on Sunday afternoon, July 28, 2024. Talleyville firefighters were called to Zeigler Lane around 2:45 p.m. and found flames shooting from the home. Talleyville Fire Company Assistant Chief Mike Di Mauro said...
WATCHING THE SKIES | July 29 | A preview of the Perseid meteor shower
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Brad Klein reviews the week’s astronomical highlights with Bethlehem’s ‘Backyard Astronomy Guy,’ Marty McGuire. This week a look forward to a highlight of mid-August, the Perseid meteor shower. One of the best chances to ‘catch a falling star’ is the Perseid meteor...
10 Delaware places with arcades, VR and laser tag to hit up this summer
From classic arcades to virtual reality experiences and intense arenas for laser tag, Delaware boasts diverse entertainment options for gaming enthusiasts and casual fans. Here's a look at 10 places around the state where folks can enjoy VR, arcades, and laser tag this summer and beyond. ...
Husband and wife dead in Cumberland County, NJ, murder-suicide
A husband and wife are dead following an apparent murder-suicide in Cumberland County over the weekend. State troopers were called to a home on Roadstown Road in Hopewell Township, just west of Bridgeton, at about 7:45 Saturday evening, July 27th. At the scene, authorities found a 52-year-old woman and a...
UPDATE: Laurel Police investigating robbery at Fulton Bank
7/30 UPDATE: An investigation is underway following a bank robbery in Laurel Monday morning. According to police, the incident was reported just before 9:30 a.m., at the Fulton Bank on Sussex Highway. It was quickly determined that the suspect had already fled the area, and law enforcement subsequently secured the area to begin investigating.
Eagles OC Kellen Moore likes the advantages gained from using Jalen Hurts in the run game
Jalen Hurts is one of the most accomplished rushing quarterbacks in NFL history through year five in the league, and Kellen Moore won’t discount that unique dual-threat talent. Hurst is still incredibly influential in short-yardage and goal-line situations, and the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator recently discussed the advantages of using Hurts in the running game.
Final Environmental Impact Statement Issued on U.S. Wind Offshore Project
DELMARVA - The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released its final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on U.S. Wind’s proposed offshore wind project off the coasts of Worcester County, MD and Sussex County, DE. According to U.S. Wind, the final EIS is part of a two-year National Environmental...
Biggs Museum of American Art announces election of three new members to Board of Trustees
DOVER, DE.- The Biggs Museum of American Art announced the appointment of Dr. Wilma Mishoe as the new President of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Mishoe transitions into this role after serving as Vice President, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to the museum. Alongside Dr. Mishoe, three distinguished new trustees, Andre Swygert, Daniel Thompson, and Janell Upton, have joined the Board, each bringing unique expertise and leadership to the organization.
Use extreme caution traveling through work zones
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) urges all drivers to use extreme caution when traveling through work zones. The urgency of the message follows a recent rise in work zone crashes. In 2023, 15 DelDOT vehicles were struck by motorists. As of July 22, 2024, that figure is already over double last year’s with 37 vehicles struck by motorists, 6 involving injuries. ... Read More
Meyer calls for investigation into Hall-Long's campaign finances
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer is calling for a federal investigation into the campaign finances of Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, who is his chief rival for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Meyer held a brief news conference Monday to respond to a forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections that uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Hall-Long. "Delawareans, all of us, deserve to be able to...
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