New Castle County Council on May 13 approved the next phase of the Town of Whitehall master plan, advancing a 249-unit residential subdivision called The Landing at Whitehall in St. Georges Hundred. The project proposes 65 single-family detached homes, 34 single-family attached units, and 150 townhouses across 62.55 acres. It will be developed using the “hamlet and village” subdivision option permitted …
WILMINGTON — After a series of weather-related construction delays, Wilmington’s long-awaited Rodney Reservoir Park is now expected to open at the end of summer. Originally projected for a May 2025 debut, the park’s opening was pushed back due to more than 90 days of lost construction time during the winter season. City officials now anticipate a late August opening for …
ChristianaCare has become the first health system in the country to offer a robotics-focused research fellowship led by bedside nurses, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating advanced technology into clinical practice. On April 30, the health system honored the first four nurses to complete the Nursing Research Fellowship in Robotics and Innovation, a program developed under a $1.5 million grant …
WILMINGTON — The City Council is reviewing a resolution to accept a $63,000 grant from the State of Delaware’s SLEAF (Special Law Enforcement Assistance Fund) program to support new police equipment and community engagement efforts. A resolution discussed at the May 12 Public Safety Committee meeting would allocate $63,000 in state grant funding to the Wilmington Police Department for a …
WILMINGTON — Tensions flared at Wilmington City Council’s Community Development & Urban Planning Committee meeting on May 8, where councilmembers, administration officials, landlords, and tenants clashed over a pair of housing ordinances aimed at addressing affordability and landlord accountability. Rent Escrow Ordinance clears Committee, despite administration pushback 6th District Council Member Yolanda McCoy presented Ordinance 25-018, which would allow …
WILMINGTON — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, city and state leaders gathered Thursday to unveil a new suicide prevention sign on Wilmington’s Washington Street Bridge — a site long associated with suicide attempts and community concern. The installation aims to signal compassion, reduce stigma, and connect those in crisis with lifesaving resources such as the 988 Suicide & …
DOVER- Delaware State University honored nearly 1,000 graduates during its 2025 spring commencement on Friday, May 9. The day featured two separate ceremonies: an undergraduate commencement held at Alumni Stadium in the morning and a graduate ceremony hosted at the Dr. William B. DeLauder Education & Humanities Theatre in the afternoon. President Tony Allen opened the morning ceremony by reflecting …
NEW CASTLE COUNTY — Delaware State Police have arrested a Wilmington man in connection with a series of commercial burglaries that occurred across New Castle County over the past several months. Larry Wilmer, 36, faces multiple felony charges after being identified as a suspect in a string of overnight burglaries at local businesses, including locations in Newark, Middletown, and the …
WILMINGTON — A familiar name in Wilmington’s nightlife scene is entering a new chapter as longtime Nomad Bar owners Dave and Linda pass the reins to local entrepreneurs Jaimie Watts and Rachel Lindeman. After 14 years of hosting live music and building community at its 905 N. Orange Street location, Nomad Bar is transitioning ownership. The venue, known for its …
DOVER — Three Delaware police departments have been reaccredited by the Delaware Police Accreditation Commission (DPAC), according to an announcement from the Delaware Police Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST), a Department of Safety and Homeland Security division. The Newport Police Department and Ocean View Police Department each received three-year reaccreditations, while the Greenwood Police Department earned a two-year reaccreditation. …
