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Lane's 14 lead Delaware past Iona 64-58

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Niels Lane and Tahron Allen each scored 14 points to help Delaware defeat Iona 64-58 on Tuesday night. Lane added six rebounds and four steals for the Fightin' Blue Hens (2-1). Allen finished 6 of 11 from the field.

Today in Delaware County history, Nov. 11

100 Years Ago, 1924: The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Bridge at the Victoria Plush Mills, on the Baltimore Pike, which was to have been dedicated today, will be dedicated on May 30. The postponement resulted because of delay in completion of the ...

Joe Biden blunder as he's filmed staggering and 'losing balance' on beach

The video clip shows the 81-year-old US president trudging through the sand, swaying side to side and looking as though he might topple over.

Do You Remember? These Delaware places are gone but not forgotten

Delaware loves to look back at some of the weirder places and things it once held dear - whether that be a giant demon statue, a diner with an airplane ''crashed'' on its roof, a nightclub with a smoking volcano, a restaurant shaped like a Conestoga wagon ...

Delaware County restaurant inspections: The dirt on ice machines and no soap on employee cleanup

And, food containers and eatery stored in a garbage room, beverage tubing through an ice bin and more icky business.

Lights on recently-reopened Route 611 broke down causing traffic confusion

Members of the Delaware Water Gap Fire Department direct traffic on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, at a traffic light that allows one-way traffic on Route 611. The light, which was installed on Nov. 5, 2024, after a two-year shut down of Route 611 north of Portland, stopped working around 11 a.m. on Sunday. John Best | lehighvalleylive.com contributor

Trump Cabinet picks: Who could fill positions like secretary of state, attorney general?

President-elect Donald Trump is set to return to the White House for a second term, and the soon to be President has made two decisions about his Cabinet in the wake of his victory Trump announced Susie Wiles as his chief of staff Thursday, making her the ...

Three school workers accused of feeding special needs child with digestive issues hot sauce and Takis

A group of workers at a Delaware elementary school have been arrested after a 'detailed investigation' into their alleged abuse of students with special-needs Makayla Lomax, 31, Marrisa Johnson, 26, and Morgan Donahue, 21, engaged in the 'troubling ...

Skip the Crowds: Explore Delaware’s 5 Quietest Trails and Parks This Month

Delaware might be known for its beaches and boardwalks, but sometimes you just want to escape the crowds and find a little peace and quiet, right? Well, this

Elementary school employees accused of feeding hot sauce, spicy Takis to special needs student with digestive disability, other abuse

SMYRNA, Del. (Gray News) – Three employees of an elementary school in Delaware are facing charges after police say they neglected and abused special needs children in the classroom. According to the Smyrna Police Department, the investigation began in ...

De La Rosa scores 19 as Columbia takes down Delaware State 83-62

Geronimo Rubio De La Rosa scored 19 points as Columbia beat Delaware State 83-62 on Saturday. De La Rosa added six rebounds for the Lions (3-0). Zine Eddine Bedri shot 4 of 5 from the field and 6 of 8 from the free-throw line to add 14 points.

2 bridges connecting NJ, Philly set to shut down briefly as historic ship heads south

Delaware River Port Authority, the agency that handles operations for the bridges, said there were no plans to fully close the bridges. Traffic would likely be stopped briefly, however. Traffic might be denser at the Commodore Barry since it has been ...

Delaware paraeducator and her student teach each other about strength

CLAYMONT, Delaware (WPVI) -- Barbara Pierce is a Delaware paraeducator who has been working with Manny Benson since he was in the 4th grade. Despite his physical disability and tragedies in his life, he has recently graduated high school and is learning workforce techniques. His strength has taught his teacher just as much as she taught him.

Delaware, the ‘first’ state

The state of Delaware is known as the "First" state because on Dec. 7, 1787, it became the very first state to approve the United States Constitution. Delaware lies along the Atlantic coastline and is close to many of our nation's largest industrial cities.

Where you retire could affect your tax bill. Here's how.

Alabama will tax retirement income from 401(k) plans and IRAs. However, the state doesn't tax Social Security retirement benefits or pension income from a defined benefit retirement plan. Hawaii won't tax any retirement distributions from private or public pension plans as long as retirees don't contribute to the plans.

Today in Delaware County history, Nov. 10

50 Years Ago, 1974: Four hundred persons attending the dedication of Delaware County Community College on Sunday heard the $19-million facility described as a clue to the “great American dream.” John J. Cronin, faculty delegate, said every country ...

Delaware Voters Elect First Openly Transgender-Identifying Man to Congress

Sarah McBride will become the first openly transgender-identifying person to serve in Congress after winning Delaware’s at-large U.S. House seat Tuesday night. McBride, a Delaware state senator, is a biological man who identifies as a woman.

While the mood outside was dour, attendees at the annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women gamely tried to stick to the program

Green’s sister, Ragine Williams, 30, does DEI reporting, recruiting, and outreach for the technology firm SEI. She agreed that coming together with other women was inspiring, even if some may have voted for a president and a party that campaigned on dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives like the one she runs.

Penn State lands top-50 prospect in 2027 class ahead of White Out vs. Washington

Class of 2027 offensive lineman Layton von Brandt of Appoquinimink High School in Delaware announced his pledge to the Nittany Lions just before the White Out against Washington. He’s ranked as a four-star prospect by both 247Sports and On3. 247Sports ...

Three Arrested for Drug Charges After Search Warrant in Rehoboth Beach

The Delaware State Police arrested 3 people on Tuesday for felony drug and related charges after a search warrant at a Rehoboth Beach hotel.

Local group runs relay to help homeless, raise awareness

“We are going to be in Delaware in the middle of the night,” said Jim White, founder of Lift Fitness Foundation and owner of Fitness Nutrition Studios. “It’s going to be quite cold [and] challenging. We have little sleep. We roughly sleep about an ...

Mail ballot challenges are dropped in Pennsylvania shortly after Election Day

Around 77% of more than 4,400 challenges were withdrawn on Wednesday or Thursday, including in Allegheny, Bucks, Clinton, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster and Lehigh counties, NPR has confirmed. The removals come after more than 100 challenges were ...

What is a burn ban? Map shows where fire restrictions are in effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Restrictions on fire and grilling are in place across the Philadelphia region as a means to prevent wildfires.

Preserve Our Park Coalition Reignites Fight to Prevent Building on Dunes

Sussex County organization Preserve Our Park Coalition is speaking out against the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Controls' proposal to tear down the McBride Bathhouse at C

Today in Delaware County history, Nov. 9

The McClure machine in Delaware County on Tuesday emerged as one of the few remaining examples of boss-ruled political organizations in the nation. Candidates of the local Republican machine won by majorities of some 53,

Delaware in high fire danger as drought continues. Rain in the forecast

All of Delaware is in a Red Flag Warning with high risk for outdoor fires. Coming rain will do little to alleviate drought conditions.

3 formally charged in connection to stabbing that injured at least 1 in Dayton

News Center 7 previously reported that police were called to a reported shooting in the 400 block of Delaware Ave just after midnight on Oct. 28. Stepfather arrested, charged with kidnapping in AMBER Alert involving 13-year-old girl Sheriff’s office K-9 ...

Red flag warning issued in several East Coast states 'for critical fire weather conditions'

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning in several East Coast states Friday morning, saying weather factors could 'create a significantly elevated fire growth.'

Teachers accused of abusing special needs children by feeding kids with digestive problems hot sauce and Takis

Marrisa Johnson, 26, Makayla Lomax, 31, and Morgan Donahue, 21, all face charges of endangering the welfare of a child at Smyrna Elementary School in Delaware. An investigation by the Delaware Department of Justice found an alleged pattern of disturbing ...

Voluntary drought restrictions take effect in Montgomery County, Pa.

It's been 40 days without any measurable rain, which has led to a drought watch for most of the Delaware Valley and a drought warning in Berks County.

Employee of Chester Township foster center arrested in alleged sexual relationship with resident

They were clothed but he jumped up and walked to another bed when she came in. On Friday Nov. 1, police along with a representative from the Delaware County Victim Assistance Center interviewed the alleged 17-year-old victim at the police station.

Delaware County judge grants convicted killer’s motion for early release

A Delaware County judge granted a convicted killer's motion for early release, the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office said.

Military entomologist

UD insect ecology and conservation student Thor Freeman pursues medical entomology career with the U.S. Air Force

Delaware Completes Statewide Life-Saving Blood Initiative with Kent County Addition

Today, Kent County became the final county in Delaware to equip supervisor paramedic vehicles with whole blood units, a critical addition aimed at saving trauma patients during what emergency responde

14-year-old shot in head after argument between younger children, Detroit police say

The 13- and 14-year-olds then began to argue when another teen, age 16, got involved. The 16-year-old's mother tried to stop him, Fitzgerald said, but he pulled out a gun and fired shots, hitting the 14-year-old in the head and his mother in the arm.