14+ hour, 24+ min ago (492+ words) Officials identified the three men who were killed after a state police chase ended in a crash in Chester County, Pennsylvania, last week. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, police said. According to police, troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Station attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing multiple traffic violations in the area of East 3rd Street and Garner Drive in New Garden Township. Police said the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit started. Soon after, the fleeing vehicle crashed, and the three men inside the car were killed. Pennsylvania State Police later identified the three men as Devon Hargraves, 35, Gershad Andre, 33, and Larry Wilmer, 36, all of Wilmington. No troopers were injured in this incident, police said. The vehicle the officers were pursuing was totaled entirely on the side of the road in…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago (286+ words) Leaders of various faiths took part in a procession through downtown Wilmington Monday to raise concern about what they called "continued policy violence." Their message to leaders: your policies are causing harm. What was called a Moral Monday march began at Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew and made its way to the Louis L. Redding City County Building for a prayer service. It was organized by the Delaware Poor People's Campaign and Repairers of the Breach." (speaking in the video: Hanover Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Dr. Stephanie Graham Walker; United Church of Christ pastor retired Michael Lonergan; New Ark United Church of Christ pastor Rev. Cynthia Robinson; Anthony Jones) In her opening prayer, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Graham Walker of Hanover Presbyterian Church said "breathe courage and endurance into every faith leader today and to every person who is joining…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago (92+ words) The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will begin its annual auction of low digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Among the plates up for bidding are numbers 48 and 89, which are available only to vehicles registered in Delaware. Minimum bid on those, and twelve other low number, and choice number tags, begins at $250. Bidding at usgovbid.com continues until December 11th. Proceeds from the auction benefit Delaware state parks. Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (254+ words) The Delaware Department of Labor announced a notable increase in the number of medical providers participating in the state's workers' compensation system, crediting the recent passage of Senate Bill 164 for the improvement. "This critical reform expands the number of providers willing to accept and treat workers' compensation patients," said Delaware Department of Labor Secretary LaKresha Moultrie. "I'm encouraged to see this legislation delivering immediate results and improving access to high-quality care for Delaware's workforce." SB164 was sponsored by State Sen. Jack Walsh and State Rep. Ed Osienski. Walsh emphasized the importance of restoring balance in the system to ensure both workers and providers are supported. "For years, I've worked to make sure Delaware's workforce has the fair treatment and access to care they deserve when they're injured on the job. SB 164 is about restoring that balance " ensuring workers' compensation system supports…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (221+ words) The Delaware State Police are advising people who attempted to purchase a handgun before Nov 16 but experienced delays must now get a permit to purchase. The only exception to this new rule is for individuals who already have their concealed carry license. How to apply for a permit People affected by the change must apply through the Delaware Permit to Purchase Portal. Instructions for applying are available on the portal, and paper applications can be picked up at any Delaware State Police troop. For further assistance, the State Bureau of Identification can be contacted through the following: Phone: (302) 741-2800 (Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Many gun owners are exempt from portions of the new law, including those in law enforcement and NRA instructors. The law has faced criticism from gun rights advocates. The Delaware State Sportsmen's Association has sued the…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago (380+ words) Thomas Jefferson University and the State of Delaware have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore building the state's first four-year medical school a step state officials say could significantly expand health-care access in rural parts of Sussex and Kent counties. For Sussex County resident Ted Foschi, expanded access can't come soon enough. "It took me three months to see a doctor," Foschi said. Foschi moved to Sussex County from Wilmington and still drives up to an hour and a half for appointments, including a CAT scan last week. "I'm keeping my doctors in Wilmington," he said. "Not that I haven't tried to use doctors here." He says long waitlists and limited availability in Sussex County make it difficult to get timely care. "We need more facilities," Foschi said. "There is no way that, with all the retired people coming…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (328+ words) EDGE 2.0 Winners - front row (l to r) NFN Brain Connections (2), KiposTech, Jupiter Modern Market. Back Row (l to r) Prismm (2), Lectrolyst, KiposTech, Crystron (3), Director CJ Bell." Seven Delaware small businesses are getting a boost through the state's latest round of EDGE 2.0 grants. Gov. Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Small Business announced the winners Wednesday night at the University of Delaware's STAR Campus. The program " which stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion " awarded a total of $1.15 million in state funding to help businesses grow and create jobs. Winners were chosen from 17 finalists who pitched their ideas in October. Three companies won in the Entrepreneur category: Insight Ag Scouting of Wyoming " $75,000 for crop and field health monitoring technology. Juniper Modern Market of Milton " $125,000 to help open a new gourmet grab-and-go market in downtown Milton. NFN Brain Connections of Dover " $200,000 to expand…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (299+ words) Delaware State Police have arrested two men and are still looking for an unknown third suspect following a home invasion-robbery and police pursuit in Kent County. The two suspects arrested were 19-year-old Dylan Charles and 22-year-old Quincey Thomas, both of Wilmington, Delaware. Police say two children were also in the home at the time. One barricaded themself in a bedroom while the other ran to a neighbor's house. The suspects then fled the scene with both firearms and the money they'd stolen from the victims in a white Infiniti QX5. The 17-year-old and two children were uninjured, though the female victim suffered a minor injury. Quincey Thomas was charged with the following crimes and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $145,746 cash bond: Robbery First Degree " Display What Appears to be a Deadly Weapon (Felony) " 2 counts Possession of a Firearm During…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (350+ words) Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the'state's application'to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor Matt Meyer announced Wednesday a sweeping $1 billion proposal to overhaul rural health care across Delaware, including the state's first four-year medical school and expanded services. Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the state's application to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This would fund 15 major projects aimed at expanding access to care, improving health outcomes and building a stronger rural healthcare workforce. "Delawareans have access to some of the best healthcare on the globe, yet insurance is still too expensive, with prices set to skyrocket for thousands of families in weeks," Governor Matt Meyer said. "Primary care appointments are still too limited, and emergency room wait times…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago (110+ words) Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter Wilmington Police are asking for assistance in identifying up to three possible suspects in a shooting October 14th. At about 5:33 p.m. that day, police responded to the unit block of West 31st Street and found a 21-year-old man who had been shot. The victim was taken to a hospital and admitted in stable condition. Monday, Police released surveillance images of three possible suspects in the shooting. Anyone who can help with the investigation is asked to contact detectives at 302-576-3619 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 800-TIP-3333....