The helmet loaners will be available at three locations along the Wilmington trail.

Stay safe, wear a helmet; new bike helmet loaner program for Jack A. Markell Trail underway

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — Bicyclists hitting the scenic Jack A. Markell Trail can now borrow helmets for free, thanks to a new safety initiative from Delaware Greenways. The nonprofit has launched a bike helmet loaner program aimed at ensuring riders—especially visitors renting bikes—have proper head protection as they travel the popular route between the Wilmington Riverfront and Historic New Castle. Helmets are …

The tips are intended to keep trail-goers safe in the wake of recent thefts. (Photo from Delaware Greenways)

Police offer 5 safety tips as theft rises on Wilmington trail

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Culture

After an uptick in thefts and attempted thefts along the Jack A. Markell Trail, the New Castle County Police are warning walkers, runners and bikers a lot to be safe.  Joan Burke, a 74-year-old resident of Bear, frequents that trail along with many others, as she’s an active member of the Wilmington Trail Club and hikes six times a week …