Meaty pork chops are one of the most popular items at Helen's Sausage House. (Pam George photo)

Newark welcomes Helen’s Sausage House

Pam GeorgeFood & Dining, Headlines

It was 6 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, in Newark. Most college students were still snug in their beds, but a line had formed in front of 145 E. Main St. No, Taylor Swift was not in town to sign autographs. It was the grand opening of Helen’s Sausage House, and the queue was about meat, not music. Picture sizzling …

The Delaware State Police campaign on speeding runs June 9 through June 17 on Interstate 95, Interstate 495, US Route 13, US Route 113 and State Route 1. (Delaware State Police)

Speeding campaign set June 9-17 on major Del. roads

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

A campaign against speeding is planned for June on Delaware’s major roads. Operation Braking Point 2.0 runs June 9 through June 17 on Interstate 95, Interstate 495, US Route 13, US Route 113 and State Route 1. Delaware State Police calls it a “zero-tolerance, high-visibility traffic safety and enforcement campaign.” Speeding contributed to one-third of all fatal traffic crashes in …

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Transportation plan eyes Tyler McConnell, Hares Corner, I-95

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

Proposals for a notoriously congested bridge (the Tyler McConnell, in North Wilmington), Delaware’s busiest intersection (Hares Corner, aka U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 273) and Interstate 95 in Cecil County highlight the latest regional transportation plan. The Wilmington Area Planning Council will collect comments at an open house Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Newark and online through March 6. Registration …