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"It's not sustainable:" Wilmington Fire Department overbudget on overtime
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (52+ words) Wilmington's firefighters' union says they are starting every shift understaffed as they approach one year after they began EMS. "It's not sustainable:" Wilmington Fire Department overbudget on overtime Wilmington Fire Department handled more than 850 fires and more than 14, 000 emergency medical…...
Delaware April home sales up from March, down from 2025. Prices rise
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (820+ words) Delaware home sales in April climbed from March, but fell from a year ago, while prices rose compared to the previous month and year. Sales of existing homes, not new construction, totaled 1, 108 in April, according to the Delaware Association of…...
Delaware HS players, coaches look forward to watch World Cup in person
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (114+ words) Some members of Delaware's high school soccer community are making plans to watch World Cup games in person this summer. Some Delaware high school players, coaches plan to watch World Cup in person Gianna Cottone doesn't know which World Cup…...
Wilmington's annual Italian Festival trims down, moves saints parade
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (111+ words) "Things aren't how they were decades ago. Many people would like to go back to those days, which we all realize is not possible," organizers said. Wilmington's annual Italian Festival trims down, moves saints parade Long gone are the days…...
Delaware man MIA for over 50 years, family still fights to honor his memory
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (48+ words) Capt. Potts is one of four POW/MIA Delaware service members from the Vietnam War. His family may not have closure, but they're fighting to honor his memory. Delaware man MIA for over 50 years, family still fights to honor his…...
Meet Delaware's 2026 Most Influential & Inspiring in education
5+ day, 56+ min ago (109+ words) Meet eight Delawareans making a difference, Delaware Online/The News Journal's Most Influential & Inspiring in education for 2026. Meet Delaware's 2026 Most Influential & Inspiring in education Editor's note: This is the fifth installment of our Most Influential & Inspiring Delawareans series for 2026. The…...
West Side Creative Hub opens as a space to support Wilmington artists
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (63+ words) Wilmington's West Side Creative Hub opens, offering artists a community space to connect, showcase work and grow careers. West Side Creative Hub opens as a space to support Wilmington artists For years, Wilmington artist and community advocate Vanity Constance has…...
Rising prices at the pump raise gas tax holiday questions in Delaware
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (79+ words) Several states have enacted or are considering enacting temporary pauses on their state gas taxes. Is Delaware next? Rising prices at the pump raise gas tax holiday questions in Delaware Could Delawareans soon catch a break at the gas pump?...
16 bands on 4 stages as Wilmington's Porchfest spawns free Springfest
1+ week, 1+ day ago (114+ words) Musical acts from Delaware and Philadelphia will rock the intersection of Gilpin Avenue and N. Rodney Street as part of the debut Gilrod Springfest. 16 bands on 4 stages as Wilmington's Porchfest spawns free Springfest It was seven months ago that hundreds of…...
Wilmington 2026 summer guide highights 10 must-see big-city events
1+ week, 1+ day ago (79+ words) Everything from outdoor nighttime boxing in Rodney Square to dining on Delaware Avenue under the stars is slated for this summer in the city. Wilmington 2026 summer guide highights 10 must-see big-city events We survived a harsh winter with long-lasting snow. Now…...