The map highlights two Delaware hotspots—Wilmington and Middletown—where advanced breast cancer rates are elevated. In Wilmington, the overlap with poor screening rates and aggressive cancer types suggests a combined impact. In contrast, Middletown’s elevated cases occur without such overlaps, indicating other contributing factors. (photo provided by Christianacare)

ChristianaCare study maps breast cancer risks in Delaware hotspots, guides targeted prevention

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

A new study from ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is offering new insight into why some parts of Delaware see higher rates of advanced breast cancer and how to reduce that burden. Published July 22 in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, the study builds on previous research that pinpointed two …

PDCS practitioners, opening a new location in Wilmington, DE. (Photo: premierdermde.com)

Premier Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery opens Wilmington office

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines, Health

WILMINGTON— Premier Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (PDCS) has opened a new location in Wilmington, expanding access to expert dermatological care in northern Delaware. PDCS has locations across Delaware, including  Newark, Middletown, and Dover. The new office, located at 1401 Foulk Road, is now accepting patients and will offer a full range of medical and cosmetic dermatology services. PDCS has been …

ChristianaCare’s new Health Center at Middletown is set to open in early 2027. (Photo provided by ChristianaCare) 

ChristianaCare unveils $865M investment to expand health care across Delaware

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

ChristianaCare is planning to invest more than $865 million in Delaware over the next three years, continuing its commitment to expand healthcare access across the state. The announcement follows a previous $375 million in spending over the last three years. The investments will include major facility expansions, new jobs, and continued innovation in healthcare delivery. “Since our founding in Wilmington …

Middletown Town Council Meeting.  (Left to Right Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Eisenbrey, Fire Commissioner David Majewski, Sr., Mayor Kenneth Branner, Jr, (Town of Middletown) Fire Commissioner Ronald Marvel, Fire Commissioner William Kelly, and Delaware Fire Sprinkler Coalition Chairperson, Paul Eichler.)

Delaware State Fire Commission recognizes Middletown for requiring residential fire sprinklers

Claudia EstradaPolice & Fire, Headlines

The Delaware State Fire Commission has formally honored the Town of Middletown for adopting a new ordinance requiring fire sprinkler systems in all newly built residential homes. During the ceremony, the Commission formally recognized Middletown’s recent decision to require residential fire sprinklers, proclaiming in honor of the ordinance passed by the Town Council on May 5. The measure mandates automatic …

The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has reserved $5.5 million in funding for 15 development projects across four municipalities through the state’s Downtown Development District (DDD) program. (Photo provided by DDD)

State awards $5.5M for Downtown Development projects in four Delaware towns

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Delaware State Government, Headlines, real estate

Officials announced Tuesday that the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has reserved $5.5 million in funding for 15 development projects across four municipalities through the state’s Downtown Development District (DDD) program. The funding is intended to help catalyze $173.6 million in private investment in revitalization efforts in Dover, Laurel, Georgetown, and Wilmington. Projects receiving reservations include Villa Maria at Brandywine, The Old …

F+L Boutique's grand opening will be on May 1st.  (Photo courtesy of @shopfandl Instagram Page) 

F+L Boutique expands with new concept store in Middletown

Claudia EstradaCulture, Business, Headlines

  MIDDLETOWN— F+L Boutique will open a new home-focused retail space, F+L Home, next month in downtown Middletown, with a grand opening event scheduled for Thursday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. F+L Home expands the brand’s offerings to include a variety of home goods, gourmet grocery items, bath and body products, floral arrangements, stationery, and other curated …

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Middletown, Caravel, Indian River win football state championship games

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Sports

Three Delaware schools have a lot to be thankful after winning football state championship games on Thanksgiving Weekend. DIVISION 3A No. 3 Middletown 30, No. 1 Salesianum 27 (OT) Five weeks ago, the defending 3A state champion Salesianum beat host Middletown by 31 points. On Friday night, after falling behind by 18 at halftime, Middletown flipped the script and capped …

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Sals send Paul Worrilow to the NFL with convincing 38-7 victory over Middletown

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

MIDDLETOWN — Salesianum bid an emotional farewell to Paul Worrilow Friday night, sending their defensive coordinator off to the New York Jets with a game ball and a strong defensive performance after an early touchdown as the Sals defeated a strong Middletown team by a dominating 38-7 score. The game took a back seat to saying goodbye to the former …

In "Face It," Debbie Harry wrote about being captured by Andy Warhol. Pexels photo by Lance Gauer

A Warhol portrait, in Del. since ’85, to be auctioned

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

A 1985 Andy Warhol portrait of singer Debbie Harry – thought to have been lost but in reality just on display in a Delaware home for almost four decades – is reportedly on its way to being auctioned, the New York Post reports. It could sell for millions of dollars, ARTnews predicts. “It’s been almost 40 years since I worked …

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Plan promotes rail service, bicycling, walking, EV charging

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Railroad passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians and charging stations for electric vehicles are all important parts of the Wilmington Area Planning Council’s $2.8 billion 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan. Yes, there are also some projects that clearly are for gas-powered motor vehicles, but alternative means of transportation are increasingly being prioritized. IN THE NEWS: NBN Sports Academy opens new facility in Hockessin The …

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On the Pitch: Week 6 girls soccer top 10

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The weather is picture perfect this week as girls soccer is heading down the home stretch as April ends and May starts mid week..  The regular season ends on May 15th.   The No.4 team in Division 2 is in the middle of a 6 match road trip with a;; of them coming against ranked teams.  They are currently 2-1 …

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On the Pitch: Week 5 girls soccer Top 10

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The weather is picture perfect this week as girls soccer is heading down the home stretch in the last full week of April. The regular season ends on May 15. The top 2 teams in Division 2 meet up at Saint Mark’s on Wednesday afternoon as No. 2 Saint Mark’s host No. 1 Caravel.  The top ranked Bucs have only …