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May 15, 2026Open source
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Taco Bout Crab reopens in Middletown with new downtown space
Taco Bout Crab reopens in Middletown with new downtown space
May 15, 2026Open source
Athletes eye state titles at DIAA Track and Field Championships
Local high school track and field teams will head to the DIAA Championships this Friday and Saturday at Dover High School. Cape, Middletown, Salesianum and D...
May 15, 2026Open source
ChristianaCare to expand its Middletown campus
The Health Center Middletown Campus will expand services with an 87 thousand square-foot facility. That will include behavioral health, oncology, cardiovascu...
May 12, 2026Open source
MACC holds its 54th annual Awards Gala
The Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce held its 54th annual Awards Gala May 1 at the Chesapeake Inn in Chesapeake City, Maryland.
May 12, 2026Open source
Derby’s Bar & Restaurant ready to meet demand in Middletown
Onur Pehlivan surely had high hopes when his Derby’s Bar & Restaurant opened April 20 in Middletown.
May 11, 2026Open source
State audit shows City of Middletown overcharged for water, exceeded certified budget amounts
State audit shows City of Middletown overcharged for water, exceeded certified budget amounts
May 8, 2026Open source
City to pay $416K for roof replacement on First National Bank building
The city of Middletown will spend roughly $400,000 to replace the roof on the former First National Bank building downtown.
May 7, 2026Open source
Candidates share reasons for seeking Appo school board seats
MIDDLETOWN — Five candidates are vying for two at-large spots on the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education in a May 12 election.
May 7, 2026Open source
Testimony to continue Wednesday in civil trial over death of baby thrown from Middletown bridge
The family of 7-month-old Aaden Moreno, thrown off the Arrigoni Bridge in Middletown by his father, Tony Moreno, says the state was negligent in the case.
May 6, 2026Open source
'They were like brothers': How a CT football bond ended in 'execution-type' killing
'They were like brothers': How a CT football bond ended in 'execution-type' killing
May 2, 2026Open source
Middletown adds new school-zone speed cameras
Middletown is ramping up its efforts to catch people speeding, with new cameras recently installed in school zones.Beginning Monday, the new cameras will begin
May 2, 2026Open source
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3 teen girls arrested for robbery after police track stolen cell phones
Three 17-year-old girls are facing felony charges after a robbery in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Historic Delaware church finds temporary worship site a week after massive fire Just a week after a fire de...
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
May 24, 2026Open source
Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki dies at 80
The state of Delaware is mourning the death of former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki.
May 22, 2026Open source
Man arrested, charged with rape after being found in park after hours with underage girl
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.
May 22, 2026Open source
Historic Black church in Delaware makes comeback after $300k rebuild A historic Black church in New Castle...
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.
May 21, 2026Open source
38-year-old motorcyclist killed in Wilmington crash, police say
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.
May 17, 2026Open source
Massive fire destroys historic church in Wilmington, Delaware
Massive fire destroys historic church in Wilmington, Delaware
May 17, 2026Open source
Fire guts historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware The historic Mother African Union Ch...
Fire guts historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a f...
May 17, 2026Open source
Wilmington suspect arrested after allegedly shooting a 20 year old woman
A suspect in a Wilmington shooting incident is now behind bars as of noon today.
May 15, 2026Open source
Townsend business owner gets 18 months in prison for tax evasion
A Townsend, man was sentenced yesterday to 18 months in prison for tax evasion.
May 14, 2026Open source
Newark City Council to consider more lenient policy change for some short-term rentals
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...
May 14, 2026Open source
Harmony at Kent evacuees claim they were improperly charged 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.
May 13, 2026Open source
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4 Delaware State University students sought after 'takeover' event on Rehoboth Beach
The Rehoboth Beach Police Department responded to a "Takeover" event on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, resulting in arrests, business closures, and warrants issued f...
May 21, 2026Open source
Motorist alert: Bike event sets off from Lewes May 16
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...
May 15, 2026Open source
Author Alex Finlay to discuss new thriller May 17 at Lewes library
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...
May 15, 2026Open source
Tharros Village offers a hand up, not a handout
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...
May 15, 2026Open source
VIP tickets on sale for Dover Con
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...
May 14, 2026Open source
A century of farming in Smyrna earns honor for family
For Teresa Swartz of Smyrna, navigating the process for agricultural recognition was a labor of love, along with a tribute to her hardworking parents.
May 14, 2026Open source
It's race weekend at Dover Motor Speedway
It’s NASCAR race weekend in Dover, and while the full weekend will have a familiar feel, Sunday’s main event is different.
May 14, 2026Open source
Sussex County Council approved The Moorings expansion despite lingering concerns.
The Moors, a retirement community in Lewes, gets approval for its expansion from Sussex County, despite displacing some current residents.
May 14, 2026Open source
Clayton, Smyrna firefighters answer rising call volume
April 23-26 yielded a torrent of emergency calls for the Clayton Fire Co., but that amount’s been pretty typical.
May 13, 2026Open source
Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen gives state of the city address
While striking an optimistic tone, Christiansen also noted many issues the city is facing, namely homelessness, crime, and housing costs.
May 12, 2026Open source
AG Jennings Files Motion Against Dover Home Improvement Company
DOVER, Del. – Delaware Attorney General (AG) Kathy Jennings has filed a motion to enforce a subpoena against a Dover home improvement company. Mastercraft...
May 11, 2026Open source
DSP Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Seaford
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...
May 11, 2026Open source
80-Year-Old Goldsboro Man Killed in Felton Crash; DSP Investigating
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...
May 11, 2026Open source
Bridging designs for the future
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) held its 7th annual Bridge Design Competition at Polytech High School in Woodside earlier this month.
May 8, 2026Open source
Delaware Beaches this weekend: Shanty Fest
Historic Lewes is hosting their second annual Shanty Fest this weekend.
May 8, 2026Open source
DSU shaping next generation of Army aviators with helicopter flying program Delaware State University stude...
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
May 6, 2026Open source
Hartly man killed in single vehicle crash
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.
May 4, 2026Open source
Del. State Police searching for suspect accused of shooting at occupied home
Delaware State Police are looking for a suspect after a home was struck by gunfire in Georgetown. Three people inside were not injured.
May 28, 2026Open source
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Middletown is in New Castle County, Delaware.
Region: Delaware
ZIP Codes
19709
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Del. State Police searching for suspect accused of shooting at occupied home
Delaware State Police are looking for a suspect after a home was struck by gunfire in Georgetown. Three people inside were not injured.
May 28, 2026Open source
Philly man charged with 2018 Cheltenham road rage murder after ballistics match
Jihad Henderson was recently convicted of a 2024 shooting in Delaware County. Investigators found the gun used in that shooting was the same used in a murder...
May 28, 2026Open source
3 teen girls arrested for robbery after police track stolen cell phones
Three 17-year-old girls are facing felony charges after a robbery in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
May 27, 2026Open source
Buying a home in Philly or Delco? You need to make more money than last year to afford it.
Among the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, the market Redfin defines as Philadelphia and Delaware County had the second-biggest percentage increase in the...
May 27, 2026Open source
Man accused of trashing Delaware bar, causing over $6K in damage
A man faces several charges after allegedly destroying the outdoor deck area of a Delaware bar, causing over $6,000 in damage.
May 26, 2026Open source
🏖️ Lay up on the urban beachfront | Things to do
The weekend is packed with two reopenings on the Delaware waterfront, and the return of the nation's oldest rose garden and horse competition.
May 24, 2026Open source
A hotel window, flags by the Delaware River, Bob Dylan's birthday, Marquis de Lafayette's surprisingly good...
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...
May 24, 2026Open source
Historic Delaware church finds temporary worship site a week after massive fire Just a week after a fire de...
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
May 24, 2026Open source
Vietnam veteran reflects on fallen soldiers during decades‑long Memorial Day tradition
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.
May 23, 2026Open source
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39.4815350, -75.6831830
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