Coach, 2 young skaters with ties to UD die in D.C. plane crash

Jarek RutzNews Briefs

Three First Staters tied to the University of Delaware tragically died in the Wednesday night air crash near Washington D.C. that left 67 dead. Former UD Figure Skating Club Coach Sasha Kirsanov and competitive figure skaters Sean Kay and Angela Yang died in the American Airlines flight traveling from Wichita, Kansas when it collided with an army helicopter just before …

2024 NAEP results were released to the public Wednesday, and show little progress in on subject for Delawareans. (Photo by gece33/iStock Getty Images)

NAEP scores show increase in math scores, little change elsewhere

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

2024 data from what’s referred to as the “Nation’s Report Card” was released Wednesday, and while there’s still critical underperformance, Delaware’s making slight improvement in test scores and proficiency rates. Delaware is nine points below the national average for scores in eighth-grade math and seven points below in eighth-grade reading. Fourth-grade math scores were four points less than the national …

The Charter School of Wilmington is one of 50 schools across the country to be chosen for the competition.

Wilmington Charter to rep 1st State in Samsung STEM competition

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

WILMINGTON – The Charter School of Wilmington will represent the First State as one of 50 schools in the country to compete in the 15th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow national STEM competition.  With this achievement, the charter, located on North Dupont Road, earns a $12,000 Samsung technology prize package, including a Samsung Video Kit to showcase their proposed STEM …

The site of the proposed fields would be in Newark's Folk Memorial Park.

Newark council foregoes talk of Newark Charter’s ask to build fields in city park

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

A potential partnership between Newark Charter School and Folk Memorial Park was taken off Monday night’s Newark City Council meeting agenda. Newark Mayor Jerry Clifton decided to pull the discussion “in response to the valuable input from the community,” which includes concerns among several residents. Concerns include PA systems, lighting installments, and clearing more than five acres of trees, according …

The executive order creates a group to address the challenges of affordable housing. (Photo from Pixels)

Gov. Meyer signs executive order to streamline affordable housing

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

In one of his first days as Delaware’s new governor, Matt Meyer signed an executive order Thursday night to fast-track affordable housing permits.  “Housing is a human right, and no Delawarean should be left out in the cold,” Meyer said in a social media post regarding his decision. “With this Executive Order, we take the first step in overhauling and …

Humble Park Place in Wilmington opened Friday. (All photos by Moonloop Photography)

Humble Park Place opens in Lower Market Street

Jarek RutzNews Briefs

WILMINGTON – Wilmington-based developer Buccini Pollin Group, Inc. is joining BPGS Construction and ResideBPG to announce the grand opening of Humble Park Place, a brand new 61-unit apartment community on Lower Market Street.  Founder of Buccini Pollin Group Rob Buccini, and Executive Vice President of Development for BPG Michael Hare, project stakeholders gathered to cut a ceremonial ribbon in front …

The new Wawa will open in Wilmington Friday, Jan. 24.

New Wawa to open in North Wilmington Friday with free goodies

Jarek RutzNews Briefs

Delawareans can enjoy a regional staple and snag a free t-shirt Friday as a new Wawa hosts a grand opening at 1800 Naamans Road in North Wilmington.  Festivities start at 7:45 a.m. with Wawa General Manager Kenny Dennis counting down the moment when the doors open for the very first time at 8 a.m., with free “Coffee and Connections,” shirts …

Chef Antimo DiMeo was also named a semifinalist for the award in 2022. (All photos by Neal Santos)

Bardea’s Antimo DiMeo named James Beard Award semifinalist for 2nd time

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Food

Antimo DiMeo, the executive chef for Bardea Food & Drink on Wilmington’s Market Street, has been named a semifinalist for being one of the nation’s top chefs. He’s the only Delaware semifinalist this year for the prestigious James Beard Award, a recognition started in 1990 to honor leaders in the culinary and food media industries, and those in the broader …

Senator Eric Buckson wants President Donals Trump to posthumously pardon Abolitionist John Hunn.

Sen. Buckson asks Trump to pardon abolitionist John Hunn

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

A Delaware Republican Senator has sent a letter to President Trump asking him to posthumously pardon an Underground Railroad hero and abolitionist from the First State. Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, wants Trump to grant clemency to John Hunn, a Quaker abolitionist born in 1818 who is widely regarded as the architect of Delaware’s Underground Railroad.  John Hunn’s legacy Hunn was …

The Delaware Senate Republican Caucus thanked President Trump and urged him to take action on the massive offshore wind project of its coast.

Del. Republicans ask Trump to revoke lease, permits for offshore wind project

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Delaware’s Senate Republicans have sent a letter to President Donald Trump asking the 47th President to revoke the existing lease and permits for a proposed offshore wind project off the east coast of Maryland and the First State. The legislators thanked him for his swift action to halt new offshore wind leases and permits, but said they remain deeply concerned …