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 …
NEWARK — The University of Delaware celebrated the official opening of its new interdisciplinary research facility, currently dubbed “Building X,” with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 17. The $150 million building replaces the former McKinly Lab, which was destroyed by fire in 2017, and now stands as a state-of-the-art space for research in psychology, neuroscience, biology, quantum science, materials …
NEWARK — Three intensive care units at Christiana Hospital in Newark have received national recognition from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), earning 2025 Beacon Awards for Excellence for delivering high-level, evidence-based care and patient outcomes. The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical Critical Care Complex (SCCC), and Transitional Surgical Unit (TSU) were honored for their work treating some …
NEWARK- ChristianaCare recently hosted a heartfelt reunion at its Newark campus to honor the physicians, nurses, and staff who sprang into action to save the life of Mrugesh Patel, the husband of one of their own, during a medical emergency in the summer of 2023. The event brought together about 20 caregivers who played a role in Patel’s emergency care …
Facing a historic funding crisis, SEPTA unveiled a proposed budget Wednesday that would slash nearly half of its service, raise fares, and cut staff. If implemented, the Wilmington/Newark Line would be shut down, along with other major rail services. The proposal, driven by a looming $213 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year starting July 1, includes a 45% reduction …
NEWARK – On Monday, County Executive Marcus Henry signed Substitute 1 to Ordinance #24-130, marking a significant step in the preservation of open spaces across New Castle County. The signing ceremony took place at Glasgow Regional Park, Henry was joined by members of County Council and Land Use staff. The ordinance introduces a new zoning classification known as the Publicly …
The City of Newark has been awarded a $590,949 grant through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program. This funding will enable the installation of 11 dual-port electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and 12 e-bike charging stations, significantly advancing Newark’s commitment to sustainability and enhancing access to green transportation options. The infrastructure added through this grant …
ChristianaCare and GoHealth on Tuesday celebrated the opening of four urgent care centers, bringing the number they operate to 14 in Delaware and two in Maryland, one in Easton and one in Northeast. Each of the four new sites is named for their locations: Kirkwood at 3926 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington; New Castle at 129 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle; …
A new book offers striking stories about 71 Delaware landmarks that “now live solely in memory,” from the Greenbaum cannery (a Seaford operation that was sometimes described as the world’s biggest and was known for canning tomatoes, peas, peaches and pears) to the Cape Henlopen Light (a beacon that operated from 1767 to about 12:45 p.m. April 13, 1926, when …
Most Delaware places known for Fourth of July fireworks and other Independence Day activities have announced their plans. Organizers consistently ask for people to arrive early and leave late, and the Delaware Department of Transportation warns that many events close roads, too. In other words, traffic could be bad. Organizers also often ask for contributions to support the celebrations. Go …
