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10,000-mile walk includes stop in Delaware

Charlie MegginsonHeadlines, Culture

He graduated from college, landed a well-paying job in corporate finance and bought his first home. Then, he dropped it all and embarked on a journey that would change his life forever.  Isaiah Glen Shields talked with Delaware LIVE News on his 400th day walking across the country.  Cars and trucks whizzed by — many of them offering friendly honks …

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Troopers Arrest Woman for Stealing Vehicle from Delaware Park Casino Parking Lot

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police arrested 28-year-old Breana Brooks of Dover, Delaware, for stealing a Nissan from Delaware Park Casino’s parking lot on Friday afternoon. On June 28, 2024, at approximately […]
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Troopers Arrest Man for Harassment in Stolen Truck at Rehoboth Mall

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

Delaware State Police arrested 38-year-old Jordan Newberry of Delmar, Delaware, for receiving stolen property and harassment following a suspicious person investigation yesterday at Rehoboth Mall. On June 30, 2024, at […]
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Land Trust to preserve Wyeth family home in Chadds Ford

Rich SchwartzmanHeadlines, Culture

A former Chadds Ford home of illustrator N.C. Wyeth, where he worked on his famous “Treasure Island” illustrations, is in line to be preserved by the North American Land Trust. The property known as the Davis Tract has more recently been known as the home of the Camp Family, former Chadds Ford residents. The 16-acre property lies just to the …

This year's Delaware Bank of America Student Leaders will participate in a volunteer program at the Food Bank of Delaware.

5 First State teens named national leaders

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Five Delaware teenagers are being nationally recognized for their leadership. In its 20th year, the Bank of America Student Leaders program recognizes 300 community-focused juniors and seniors from across the country. This year’s selections from the First State are: Rujula Borkar: the rising senior at the Charter School of Wilmington leads the school’s Girls Who Code Chapter, acts as a …

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Groundbreaking Study Reveals Economic and Social Impact of Non-Profit Arts and Culture Sector in Delaware

Staff WriterCulture, RSS-Culture

  Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study Highlights Vital Role of Arts and Culture in Building More Livable Communities Around the Country   Wilmington, Del. (July 1, 2024) – The Delaware Division of the Arts today announced that Delaware’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $209.5 million in economic activity in 2022, according to the […]This post was originally published …

There's a plan to have Governor Printz Boulevard go on a road diet. Ken Mammarella photo

Plan promotes rail service, bicycling, walking, EV charging

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Railroad passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians and charging stations for electric vehicles are all important parts of the Wilmington Area Planning Council’s $2.8 billion 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan. Yes, there are also some projects that clearly are for gas-powered motor vehicles, but alternative means of transportation are increasingly being prioritized. IN THE NEWS: NBN Sports Academy opens new facility in Hockessin The …

From fireworks to parades, the First State has plenty of events to celebrate July Fourth. (Photo from Unsplash)

Delaware’s guide to July Fourth holiday 

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

The Fourth of July – a day of fireworks, beach trips, backyard BBQs and games – is right around the corner.  With 70.9 million travelers predicted to travel 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday week, here’s some tips to remember and plenty of events in Delaware to celebrate. Best and worst times to travel  AAA …