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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 arrest Fulton Bank robbery suspect
7/31 UPDATE: Laurel Police have arrested the suspect in this bank robbery. Through the investigation, investigators worked with the FBI to identify the suspect as 47-year-old David Dorvilier of Laurel. A warrant was obtained for his arrest, and just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, he was arrested at his residence in the 600 block of Pasture Lane, in the Hollybrook Apartments. While being taken into custody, he was found to be in possession of cocaine and related drug paraphernalia.
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...
Cheetah Dies At Cape May County Zoo, Remembered For 'Sass' And Boldness
Buju, a 12-year-old cheetah, died from kidney disease, the zoo said in a Facebook post on Monday, July 29. He and his brother Beenie arrived at the Cape May Court House park in November 2013. The zoo said staff members will miss Buju's "sass." "Buju’s favorite activity was lying in...
Sussex council removes building size restriction for Nanticoke cultural center
A condition of approval limiting the size of a planned addition to the Nanticoke Indian Cultural Community Center on Route 24 between Long Neck and Millsboro has been rescinded by Sussex County Council. At its July 16 meeting, council unanimously removed a condition restricting the size to 20-feet-by-50 meet, or...
Millsboro Police honors Beebe emergency nurse
Beebe Healthcare and Millsboro Police Department representatives recently gathered for a surprise celebration to recognize Jalissa Jones, a nurse in the Beebe emergency department. Millsboro Police Chief Brian Calloway presented Jones with a citation of excellence award for her selfless and lifesaving efforts during a homicide investigation in Millsboro. The...
State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Delmar Woman and Child
Delaware State Police Troop 5 has issued a Gold Alert for 42-year-old Deborah Luther and her daughter, 3-year-old River Timmons of Delmar, Delaware. They were last seen at their residence […] The post State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Delmar Woman and Child appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
Uncle David’s Ice Cream celebrates opening with ribbon cutting
Uncle David’s Ice Cream celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 19. Shown are (l-r) Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber President/CEO Carol Everhart, Mark Evans, Eliza Evans, Liz Evans, Miss Delaware Teen USA Kayla Kosmalski, Rory Edge, Ariana Froh, Boardwalk Buddy Walk founders Sharonlee and Dennis Diehl, Connor Watson, Tim Crowley, Parker Edge, Victoria Evans, Wilson Sharp, Boardwalk Buddy Walk Executive Director Jim Watson, Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber’s Meghan McCalley and Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber’s Emily Moody. SUBMITTED PHOTO.
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