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Delaware State Police have suspect in custody after active shooter report in Wilmington
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (186+ words) State police responded to a report of an active shooter at the Department of Motor Vehicles in Wilmington on Tuesday. Delaware State Police have suspect in custody after active shooter report in Wilmington State police responded to a report of…...
University of Delaware appoints interim president to the permanent post
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (307+ words) Laura A. Carlson, whose specialty is psychology and who previously worked at the University of Notre Dame for 25 years, was appointed president of the University of Delaware, effective Jan. 1. The University of Delaware on Tuesday appointed Laura A. Carlson, who had been…...
St. Joe’s run ends with loss to top-seeded North Carolina in the NCAA field hockey tournament
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (610+ words) The Hawks and Tar Heels were tied entering the fourth quarter, but top overall seed North Carolina came away with the win in a rematch of last season's national semifinal. After beating North Carolina in the semifinal of last year's…...
Delaware State would love to play another HBCU Classic at the Linc. The Eagles like the idea, too.
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (509+ words) The clash between DeSean Jackson's Del. State and Michael Vick's Norfolk State drew more than 47,000 fans. "It felt like a classic," said Delaware State's president. The HBCU Classic at Lincoln Financial Field on Oct. 30 between Michael Vick's Norfolk State and…...
Delaware County may get a 19% property tax increase in 2026 after a 23% hike this year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (654+ words) Voters supported Democrats in Tuesday's elections, despite Republican messaging focused on a 23% tax hike that took effect this year. Delaware County's executive director is asking the all-Democratic Council to raise property taxes 19% " just days after an election centered on the…...
Democrats sweep Delaware County Council election centered on rising property taxes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (413+ words) Democrats swept Delaware County Council elections for the fifth consecutive election, further solidifying their dominance in the former Republican stronghold in the suburbs. County Councilmember Richard Womack won a second term Tuesday while his running mate, County Controller Joanne Phillips…...
Delaware Blue Coats name JP Clark as new head coach
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (132+ words) The hire is the first of general manager Ariana Andonian's tenure. JP Clark has been named head of the 76ers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to coach this team and work with…...
These fish once fed George Washington’s troops. Now, American shad levels are ‘not sustainable’ in the Delaware River.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (956+ words) American shad have long been prized in the Delaware River Basin for their meat and roe. The native Lenape people hosted festivals celebrating the fish. In 1778, legend has it, George Washington's troops feasted on fresh or dried shad after a…...
How to spend a scenic fall weekend in Delaware Water Gap, Pa. | Field Trip
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (557+ words) River views, jazz nights, apple pie, and antique treasures " just two hours from Philly. We Philadelphians tend to have a very specific (urban) reference point for the Delaware River: water churning behind the ferry as it chugs to a concert…...
New York developer plans 620 apartments on Columbus Boulevard and an extension of Delaware River Trail
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (689+ words) The proposal will extend the Delaware River bike trail in exchange for building 36 stories high. A New York developer is planning a 620-apartment development at 1341 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd. in South Philadelphia. The 36-story project from Manhattan-based Brevet Capital Management makes…...