Community
National Weather Service confirms an EF1 tornado touched down in Hockessin Friday
Northern New Castle, Middletown roads closed because of storm damage
Carney surveys damage from Friday’s storm in Greenville, northern Delaware
Northern Delaware reeling Saturday from Friday night storm that knocked over hundreds of trees
We’re biking and hiking more, driving and going by bus less
Government
Biden chooses Sen. Kamala Harris as vice president running mate
State partners with cleanup charity, will apply for federal disaster designation
State, New Castle County put $40 million toward rent, mortgage assistance
Newark Council renews city manager’s ability to approve restaurants’ outdoor expansions
Tying one on: Masks on New Castle emergency vehicles promote masks for people
Food and dining
Newark council to vote tonight on banning seating in bars, private gatherings above 10
Education
Thinking outside the classroom: How private schools plan to teach outside
No high school football: DIAA moves 2020 fall sports into next year
Red Clay will start school year with at least six weeks of remote learning
Appo schools joining districts that will start virtually for six weeks
DSU’s oldest graduate — and longtime professor — dies at 106
Arts and events
Blue Coats to add more bus routes to Fieldhouse for 20-21 season
Business
The importance of free press: From print to digital media
How much would you pay for this car tag? How about $175,000?
Capano’s ‘The Falls’ reimagines historic Bancroft Mills for modern living
Everybody staying at home = more garbage = $2 COVID trash surcharge
