A site map shows the proposed walking trail and food forest planned for Folk Park as part of the Reimagining Outdoor Spaces 2025 grant project. (Photo:newarkde.gov)

Newark City Council accepts $65K grant to enhance Folk Park

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Headlines

NEWARK- The city has been awarded a grant of up to $65,000 from The Wills Group through its Reimagining Outdoor Spaces 2025 initiative. The funding, which was formally accepted by Newark City Council, will support a series of enhancements at Folk Park, located near South College Avenue. The Wills Group, owner of the Dash In convenience store and gas station …

Leaders from ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announce plans to explore the creation of a regional nonprofit health system, aimed at expanding access to high-quality, innovative care across four states. (Photo courtesy ChristianCare)

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health explore creation of regional nonprofit health system

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health have announced they’ve signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to explore the formation of a new regional nonprofit health system, a potential partnership that would bring together two major healthcare providers to serve communities across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. If finalized, the partnership would create an expansive system spanning more than 10 contiguous …

CHOP’s nationally renowned expertise in children’s health will be added to ChristianaCare’s existing network, enhancing access to advanced treatments in Delaware, Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. (Photo Credit: Patrick Rosenbaum)

ChristianaCare and CHOP partner to expand pediatric care in Delaware and beyond

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

ChristianaCare and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced a new strategic affiliation on Tuesday that aims to expand access to specialized pediatric care across Delaware and neighboring communities. The collaboration, set to begin in spring 2026, will bring CHOP’s nationally renowned expertise in children’s health to ChristianaCare’s existing network, enhancing access to advanced treatments in Delaware, Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania, and …

Matt Kern Karen Kern Beard Awards

Kern won’t bring home Beard Award but still feels like winner

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

It’s not often that you get to meet your idols.  But during the James Beard Awards events in Chicago this past weekend, Delaware’s Matt Kern chatted with Elizabeth Faulkner, a “Top Chef” alum and “a hero of mine for probably 20 years,” said Kern, chef-owner of One Coastal in Fenwick Island. He met Michel Nischan, another hero, and Kevin Tien …

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DNREC details how wind farm cable will come ashore in park

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

State officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed under the 3 Rs Beach in Delaware Seashore State Park. During an information open house at Bethany Town Hall Tuesday, DNREC representatives displayed posters around the room loaded with information. One said four cables will be bored 60 feet under …

New Castle County is moving forward with a plan to require fire sprinklers in new home. (Pixabay photo from Pexels)

NCCo working to require fire sprinklers in new homes

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

New Castle County is moving forward with a plan to require fire sprinklers in new townhouses and one- and two-family dwellings. Its planing document cites lots of support, including the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office, the New Castle County Fire Chiefs Association, the New Castle County Firefighter’s Association, the New Castle County Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board, the Fire Sprinkler …