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Wilmington Man Arrested After Traffic Stop in Dewey Beach
A traffic stop by Dewey Beach Police Friday night led to the arrest of a Wilmington man on a variety of charges. Police detected the odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and the driver handed police a New York driver’s license belonging to another person. The driver was later identified as 36 year old Ramone Shy of Wilmington. Shy attempted to run off on foot, but was arrested after a brief foot race. A search of the vehicle turned up black gloves, a flashlight, wire cutters, glass window punch and a flat-head screwdriver – which are commonly used for burglary. Shy is charged with the following offenses:
Family planning to sell iconic N.J. restaurant after 75 years in business
One of New Jersey’s most scenic and remote restaurants, the Walpack Inn in Sussex County, may soon be on the market. Four members of the family that has owned the iconic restaurant for 75 years, in a famously isolated Sussex County town with less than a dozen residents, have announced plans to seek a buyer.
9 shot, 3 dead at large party in West Philadelphia
Police are investigating a mass shooting that took place in West Philadelphia.Nine people were shot, and three of them are dead, authorities say.It happened just after 2 a.m. Sunday on the 1200 block of North Alden Street.According to authorities, the incident stemmed from a fight."I got a male down on Alden Street. Got one male shot in the leg, possibly the head," officers could be heard saying over police radio.Police believe more than 100 people were gathered when shots rang out.Action News was told the victims are 23, 29, and 33 years old.Detectives are now looking for the suspects involved."It...
Vineland and Millville Police Looking for These Suspects
In case you were sadly unaware, there are surveillance cameras everywhere these days. Chances are, if you do something wrong, there will be a photo or video of you doing it. Police in both Vineland and Millville are asking for the public's help in identifying people captured on surveillance. Vineland...
First walk on moon, gangster Dillinger killed: News Journal archives, week of July 21-27
“Pages of history” features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. Man steps onto moon; Armstrong, Aldrin take walk early. Man has stepped onto the moon. Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong took the first moonstep last night at 10:56 p.m., Delaware time, just...
VIDEO | Cooking up something delicious at UD Culinary Camp
Chopping veggies, mixing dough, browning butter, and prepping food... activities you might not associate with summer camp. This, however, was "Livin' la Vita Nova," Culinary Camp at the University of Delaware's Vita Nova student-run restaurant. Kids of about middle-school age took part in a week of learning and testing their skills in the kitchen, with an emphasis on the importance of safety - as well as cleaning up.
Notebook: Cape Henlopen's Gelof enjoys chance to play in Philly; Henderson gets pro experience
Zack Gelof has spent most of his Major League career playing 3,000 miles from Delaware. So getting the chance to play anywhere near his Rehoboth Beach home is special for the former Cape ...
Toll Brothers to Build 358 Homes on 140 acres in North Carolina
Montgomery County-based luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers has plans to build 358 homes on 140 acres in North Carolina, writes Collin Huguley for Charlotte Business Journal. Toll Brothers, based in Fort Washington, recently acquired the land in Huntersville which is just outside Charlotte. The company bought the land for just over...
Nation’s Oldest HBCU, Cheyney University In Philadelphia Is Reaccredited
In a recent announcement, officials at Philadelphia’s Cheyney University, the nation’s oldest HBCU, said the school’s accreditation was restored on June 27 and Cheyney is no longer on probation. This means the Middle States Commission on Higher Education has lifted Cheyney’s controversial 10-year probationary status, which was...
From ‘oops!’ to opportunity: Philly’s Seaport Museum gives historic painting to Andalusia estate
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Ending a case of mistaken identity, the Independence Seaport Museum has signed over ownership of its portrait of an early 19th century upper-class young woman to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem.
Bucks County’s Mike Daley is the Man Behind America’s Grandest Private Whiskey Collection
Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States. Mike Daley, a Bucks County resident and multi-millionaire, possesses one of the largest private whiskey collections in the United States, writes Brad Japhne for Food & Wine. His expansive estate,...
South College Avenue to close for four nights
A portion of South College Avenue will once again have overnight closures this week to allow workers to install steel girders for the Interstate 95 interchange project. All lanes of the road will be closed between the interchange and Old Baltimore Pike on Monday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Most of the interchange will be closed, except for...
State Police Issue Gold Alert for Missing Millsboro Man
Delaware State Police Troop 4 has issued a Gold Alert for 56-year-old Jeffrey Haeffner of Millsboro, Delaware. He was last seen around 3 a.m. leaving TidalHealth Nanticoke on July 20th. Attempts to contact or locate him have been unsuccessful, and there is a concern for his safety and well-being. He...
Report gives Chesapeake Bay its best grade in decades
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay, the nation’s largest estuary, received its highest grade since 2002 in an annual report released by scientists Tuesday: a C-plus. Scientists at the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science made special note of Pennsylvania’s efforts to block pollution from entering state waterways. Pennsylvania has faced criticism in the past for not doing enough to stop pollution from flowing into...
Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
At a pilgrimage in honor of Father Bill Atkinson held in September, are, from left, Mary Moody with a cardboard cutout of Atkinson and Marie Keith with her son Cole. Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson...
Ron Johnson Pushes Baseless Second Shooter Conspiracy Theory
Sen. Ron Johnson (R) irresponsibly spread an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that there was a second shooter in the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Law enforcement has not uncovered any proof of another gunman.Old Kamala Harris Ad Goes Viral as Blueprint for Race Against Trump “Was it one rifle? Was it more than one?” the Republican senator said on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo. “I’ve seen some pretty interesting video on the internet by experts that certainly calls into question what the FBI’s telling us about a single shooter.” The “pretty interesting video” Johnson is referring to may be blurry footage of the...
Who gets President Biden's delegates? How many does Delaware have
President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the race for the presidency has left the race for the Democratic nomination in a confusing state. Here's a look at what happens to Delaware's Democratic delegates. How many delegates does Delaware have?. Delaware has 19 Democratic delegates. Live updates:Delaware's delegation weighs...
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