Delaware State Police Arrest Man on Drug and Gun Charges

FRANKFORD, DE – Billy Mumford, 43, of Frankford, Delaware, has been arrested on drug dealing and gun charges following a narcotics investigation by the Delaware State Police. Mumford, a convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms and/or …

Looking for Delaware, Maryland fireworks? Here is our list for 4th of July shows

Let's be honest, fireworks are one of the biggest draws for a Fourth of July celebration. And Independence Day is just around the corner. So we're cutting straight to the chase to let you know where you can see these dazzling parade of lights …

Beachgoers aren’t the only ones headed for Delaware coast: Thousands of red knots landing ahead of summer season

The number of early arrivals is a bit higher than in the past few years, Berger said. It’s a positive sign for the robin-sized birds that are listed as a threatened species by the federal government. The population of red knots declined about 75% from the …

Delaware County lawmakers reintroduce hospital reform legislation

Kearney said much of the call focused on how the hospital said it has the ability to try and pay some of its obligations that it hasn’t been paying off as of late, such as property taxes to the Chester-Upland School District. Ultimately, he said it’s clear …

Delaware, US await answers in potential debt ceiling agreement

James Butkiewicz, University of Delaware professor of economics. udel.edu State Treasurer Colleen Davis The Office of the State Treasurer On Saturday evening, it was announced that the White House and GOP leaders had reached a tentative agreement on the …

President Attends Grandchild's Graduation in Delaware

MIDDLETOWN, Del. — It's been a busier-than-usual graduation season for President Joe Biden. Biden and his wife, Jill, were on hand Sunday to watch granddaughter Natalie Biden graduate from high school, the White House said. Natalie is the daughter of …

Coast Guard rescues 2 people from sinking boat in Delaware Bay

Two people were rescued Saturday from a 47-foot boat that struck a submerged object and sank in the Delaware Bay, according to the Coast Guard. (U.S. Coast Guard) (Tribune News Service) — Two people were rescued Saturday from a 47-foot boat that struck a …

Historic Dempsey estate in Delaware County now open as an event venue: See inside

Speak Up: Zero-emission vehicle bills voted through committee in Delaware’s General Assembly

Lawmakers from both houses of Delaware’s General Assembly debated legislation regarding the state’s push toward zero-emission vehicle standards May 10. The three pieces of legislation, House bills 9 and 10 and Senate Bill 103, were part of the widespread …

Delaware to receive $223,000 in federal funding to monitor water quality at beaches

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $1 million in grant funding to help protect public health in the Mid-Atlantic Region’s coastal and Great Lakes beach communities. The funding is being awarded to Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and …