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Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
The state of Delaware is mourning the death of former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki.
A 22-year-old man is facing several rape charges after police say he was in a park in Wilmington, Delaware after hours with an underage girl.
While it may be politically expedient to blame his neighbor to the north for his city’s unhoused population, Mayor John Carney’s assertion is factually w...
Mike Purzycki, who served two terms as Wilmington's mayor and played a key role in redeveloping the Riverfront, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday.
A Delaware woman is facing felony assault charges after state police say she used pepper spray during a shoplifting incident.
Janaia Wright has been charged after police said she pepper-sprayed two employees during a shoplifting incident at a Dollar Tree in Delaware.
A 38-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash where a car was making a left turn Wilmington, Delaware, on Saturday afternoon, police said.
A beloved and historic church in New Castle County went up in flames early Sunday morning, leaving the local congregation and surrounding neighborhood in shock.
Fire guts historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a f...
A suspect in a Wilmington shooting incident is now behind bars as of noon today.
Chef Antimo DiMeo and his partners, Scott Stein and Pino DiMeo, opened their fifth restaurant in downtown Wilmington.
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A historic Black church in New Castle County is making a powerful comeback after a pair of hit-and-run crashes left the sanctuary heavily damaged.
A Townsend, man was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in prison for tax evasion.
Councilmembers plan to introduce an ordinance that would make room for owner-occupied rentals, where the property owner is on site while rooms are being rent...
When Deborah Townsend picked up her 85-year-old mother from an evacuated Harmony at Kent in Dover on Feb. 9, the only items she took were some winter clothes.
The Health Center Middletown Campus will expand services with an 87 thousand square-foot facility. That will include behavioral health, oncology, cardiovascu...
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce held its 54th annual Awards Gala May 1 at the Chesapeake Inn in Chesapeake City, Maryland.
Last week, we learned that Delaware City Refining Co. will send more sulfur dioxide into the air while repairs are made to a boiler.
Brandywine Center for Mental Health opened a new outpatient mental health program at 668 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin.
Onur Pehlivan surely had high hopes when his Derby’s Bar & Restaurant opened April 20 in Middletown.
New concerns are being raised as the Delaware City Refinery prepares to emit a harmful chemical for nearly a month.
The Delaware City Refinery notified DNREC it will emit significantly higher levels of sulfur dioxide than normal during some repairs.
Sulfur dioxide emissions that exceed permitted standards can be expected from the Delaware City Refinery for several weeks.
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The Rehoboth Beach Police Department responded to a "Takeover" event on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, resulting in arrests, business closures, and warrants issued f...
The Wheels for Meals Jack O’Hollaren Annual Bike Ride will set off Saturday, May 16, from Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes. In a pubilc service announcem...
Author Alex Finlay will discuss his new novel, “The Anniversary,” at 5 p.m., Sunday, May 17, at Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes, and online v...
In the heart of Sussex County, Tharros Village stands as a testament to the power of faith, courage and community. Established in Lewes, this transitional co...
DOVER — VIP tickets are now on sale for Dover Con. The Saturday, June 13, event is a family-friendly, indoor/outdoor pop-culture festival with more than 10...
For Teresa Swartz of Smyrna, navigating the process for agricultural recognition was a labor of love, along with a tribute to her hardworking parents.
It’s NASCAR race weekend in Dover, and while the full weekend will have a familiar feel, Sunday’s main event is different.
The Moors, a retirement community in Lewes, gets approval for its expansion from Sussex County, despite displacing some current residents.
April 23-26 yielded a torrent of emergency calls for the Clayton Fire Co., but that amount’s been pretty typical.
While striking an optimistic tone, Christiansen also noted many issues the city is facing, namely homelessness, crime, and housing costs.
DOVER, Del. – Delaware Attorney General (AG) Kathy Jennings has filed a motion to enforce a subpoena against a Dover home improvement company. Mastercraft...
SEAFORD, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday night in Seaford. At 9:20 p.m. on May 9, police...
FELTON, Del. – The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that killed an elderly driver on Sunday. At 4:50 p.m. on May 10, a Kia Sorento was...
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) held its 7th annual Bridge Design Competition at Polytech High School in Woodside earlier this month.
Historic Lewes is hosting their second annual Shanty Fest this weekend.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit from Troop 3 is investigating a single vehicle fatal accident Sunday night, May 3, 2026, west of Hartly.
A man faces several charges after allegedly destroying the outdoor deck area of a Delaware bar, causing over $6,000 in damage.
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Wilmington is in New Castle County, Delaware.
Region: Delaware
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A man faces several charges after allegedly destroying the outdoor deck area of a Delaware bar, causing over $6,000 in damage.
The weekend is packed with two reopenings on the Delaware waterfront, and the return of the nation's oldest rose garden and horse competition.
A hotel window, flags by the Delaware River, Bob Dylan's birthday, Marquis de Lafayette's surprisingly good merch game. And 'Devil Wears Prada 2.' Groundbrea...
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
For over 40 years, Vietnam War veteran Jim Whittaker has spent every Memorial Day sitting on a bench overlooking the Vietnam War Memorial in Delaware.
The state of Delaware is mourning the death of former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki.
A 22-year-old man is facing several rape charges after police say he was in a park in Wilmington, Delaware after hours with an underage girl.
A press release from the GBI said a 34-year-old middle school teacher was charged with child molestation in a case that started in Delaware.
Alyson Bergandine was indicted on three counts of rape and four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor.
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