My Take: Refinery pollution and grandstanding
Last week, we learned that Delaware City Refining Co. will send more sulfur dioxide into the air while repairs are made to a boiler.
May 12, 2026Open source
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Delaware City Refinery to emit 'higher than normal' sulfur dioxide levels during repairs
New concerns are being raised as the Delaware City Refinery prepares to emit a harmful chemical for nearly a month.
May 8, 2026Open source
Delaware City Refinery will have higher sulfur dioxide emissions during upcoming repairs
The Delaware City Refinery notified DNREC it will emit significantly higher levels of sulfur dioxide than normal during some repairs.
May 7, 2026Open source
"Disappointing... unacceptable" - Refinery to release higher emissions for several weeks
Sulfur dioxide emissions that exceed permitted standards can be expected from the Delaware City Refinery for several weeks.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Former Newark Childcare Teacher Charged with Felony Child Abuse After Investigation, Delaware State Police Say
NEWARK, Del. — A former teacher at a Newark childcare facility has been charged with felony child abuse following an investigation into allegations involvi...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Delaware Venezuelan shares earthquake impact
It was an agonizing 24 hours for the family of Rossana Arteaga-Lopenza of Wilmington after two large earthquakes rocked Venezuela on June 24.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Little League: Township wins Section 5 Junior Baseball opener
Township erupted for 11 runs in the fifth, turning a close matchup into a 15-3 runaway win over Dingman Delaware in the Little League Junior Baseball...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Delco’s Kevin McGonigle, Detroit rookie, returns home as youngest MLB All-Star
Detroit Tigers rookie and Delaware County native Kevin McGonigle will represent the Tigers as the youngest major league All-Star at 21, returning to Philadel...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police: Milford man killed wife, took own life
MILFORD — Two city residents died in a murder-suicide incident Sunday, Delaware State Police said. State police dispatched troopers around 4:15 p.m. to the...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
3 suspects sought in carjacking of rideshare vehicle in Frederica
FREDERICA — Delaware State Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly carjacked a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint Saturday evening. Troopers were di...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cigarette tax increase, PLAs don’t move forward in Delaware General Assembly
Hundreds of bills were passed by the Delaware legislature in the past six months, but dozens of them didn’t get their final go-aheads until the last day of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside…
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside Georgetown in the early morning hours of July 5. Police said at...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delmar school board vice-president resigns following DUI charge
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New CEO for Delaware Prosperity Partnership
The Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) has gone outside the state for its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Take these to the bank: financial regulation reform measures become law
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Measures on elections and voting that did – and didn't – pass the General Assembly this year
Delaware lawmakers advance some efforts that proponents say will improve voting access and equality, while others fail to move forward. Here's a breakdown of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware updates its banking regulations with a slate of new legislation
The goal of the package is to modernize banking in the First State by shaping regulations for new technology and protecting consumers.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Sharon Hill police killed his cousin. Now he is Delaware County’s new reform-minded sheriff
Siddiq Kamara said he was motivated to run for sheriff after his cousin, Fanta Bility, was killed by Sharon Hill police while leaving a football game in Augu...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Before Auston Trusty scored a World Cup goal, he ‘put the work in’ at Penncrest High and Nether United
His goal against Turkey as centerback for the U.S. men's national team was his first on the national team level, but the origins of that moment were years in...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
2 dead after apparent murder-suicide in Milford, Delaware, police say
A 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old-man were found dead inside a Delaware home after an apparent murder-suicide, police said.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Delaware agencies report busy Fourth of July weekend as officials compile holiday numbers
DOVER, Del. — Delaware officials are wrapping up one of the busiest travel weekends of the summer as thousands of residents and visitors celebrated Indepen...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Millsboro Man Killed, Passenger Seriously Hurt in Georgetown Crash
GEORGETOWN, Del. — A 32-year-old Millsboro man was killed and a passenger was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning on Peterkins Road...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Delaware General Assembly roundup: Public school funding
When Delaware’s legislative session came to an end early Wednesday morning, lawmakers had approved a string of education bills that reform how the state an...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Elks donate $10K to Cancer Support Community Wings of Hope
Cape Henlopen Elks Lodge 2540 recently donated $10,000 to the Cancer Support Community Delaware in support of its 13th annual Wings of Hope event, held June...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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Delaware City is in New Castle County, Delaware.
Region: Delaware
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Little League: Township wins Section 5 Junior Baseball opener
Township erupted for 11 runs in the fifth, turning a close matchup into a 15-3 runaway win over Dingman Delaware in the Little League Junior Baseball...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Delco’s Kevin McGonigle, Detroit rookie, returns home as youngest MLB All-Star
Detroit Tigers rookie and Delaware County native Kevin McGonigle will represent the Tigers as the youngest major league All-Star at 21, returning to Philadel...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police: Milford man killed wife, took own life
MILFORD — Two city residents died in a murder-suicide incident Sunday, Delaware State Police said. State police dispatched troopers around 4:15 p.m. to the...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
3 suspects sought in carjacking of rideshare vehicle in Frederica
FREDERICA — Delaware State Police are looking for three suspects who allegedly carjacked a rideshare vehicle at gunpoint Saturday evening. Troopers were di...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cigarette tax increase, PLAs don’t move forward in Delaware General Assembly
Hundreds of bills were passed by the Delaware legislature in the past six months, but dozens of them didn’t get their final go-aheads until the last day of...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside…
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred on Peterkins Road outside Georgetown in the early morning hours of July 5. Police said at...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Delmar school board vice-president resigns following DUI charge
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New CEO for Delaware Prosperity Partnership
The Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) has gone outside the state for its next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Take these to the bank: financial regulation reform measures become law
WDEL is an institution which seeks to uphold the tenets of free speech, and improve its community by shining a light on the issues that most impact Delaware....
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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