Isaiah Glen Shields

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 …

Lonnie Wright founder and ownwe of Nothing But Net Sports Academy in his new facility in Hockessin. Photo by Nick Halliday

NBN Sports Academy opens new facility in Hockessin

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

NBN Sports Academy has opened its new facility in Hockessin. NBN purchased the old Hockessin Indoor Tennis Facility and turned it into a basketball and Volleyball training facility with 3 high school courts with shot clocks. The basketball courts can then be converted into 5 volleyball courts. The facility also includes a cafe, classrooms, and training and physical therapy area.   …

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With Delaware Under Severe Heat Watch for the Weekend, DPH Offers Tips to Vulnerable Populations at Risk

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DOVER, DEL. (June 21, 2024) – With all of Delaware under a heat advisory or excessive heat watch alert from the National Weather Service, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) offers information on resources and tips to help everyone stay safe this weekend and throughout the summer. While conditions such as those expected across […]This post was originally published …

State Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Gas-Powered Bike in Wilmington

Staff WriterDelaware State Police, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a gas-powered bike that occurred yesterday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man dead. On June 20, 2024, at approximately […]
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State Police Investigating Fatal Collision Involving Gas-Powered Bike in Wilmington

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

The Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a gas-powered bike that occurred yesterday afternoon in Wilmington that left one man dead. On June 20, 2024, at approximately […]
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State Police Arrest Duo for Organized Retail Theft of Cosmetic Products from Multiple Stores in New Castle County

Staff WriterDelaware State Police, Police & Fire, RSS

Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Leticia Rodriguez and 29-year-old Danielle Serpe, both of Wilmington, Delaware, for organized retail theft following a series of shopliftings of cosmetic products from multiple stores […]
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State Police Arrest Duo for Organized Retail Theft of Cosmetic Products from Multiple Stores in New Castle County

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Leticia Rodriguez and 29-year-old Danielle Serpe, both of Wilmington, Delaware, for organized retail theft following a series of shopliftings of cosmetic products from multiple stores […]
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A grant fund created in 2023 allows the state to financially award organizations to attract more sports tourism. (Photo from Indoor Track Delaware)

State moves to bolster sports tourism with $11.3 million in grants

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Sports

An indoor track, a Frederica sports site, a pickleball complex and a tournament site have been  awarded $11.3 million from a state fund devoted to boosting sports tourism. Established last year, the Sports Tourism Capital Investment Fund’s allocations are announced by the Delaware Tourism Office, providing grants in support of sports facilities like arenas, courts, fields, aquatics facilities, track and …

Delaware business Delmarva Corrugated Packaging

Delmarva Corrugated Packaging shows off $90M high-tech plant

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

Delmarva Corrugated Packaging recently showed off its $90 million high-tech manufacturing facility in Dover that makes state-of-the-art packaging and has created jobs for 160 people. During its “open the box” event, it also announced a new solar panel project and a partnership with Autism Delaware. The  465,000-square-foot, rail-served facility is  located on a 37.4-acre site at 1601 POW/MIA Parkway and …