Improving access to mental health care
With its new graduate program, UD will prepare students to address a national shortage of available clinical psychologists
Medical malpractice case filings fell sharply in Philadelphia’s suburban counties in 2023
The decline in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties happened as the number of cases in Philadelphia surged.
Gas prices: National average cost for regular gas falls to $3.011 per gallon
The national average price for regular gas decreased to $3.011 per gallon on Tuesday, a drop from Monday’s price of $3.018, according to AAA. Tuesday’s price for regular gas is also less expensive than a week ago, when it was $3.037 per gallon.
Mother of Hunter Biden's daughter defends pardon, says he's 'targeted because of who his dad is'
Lunden Roberts, the mother of Hunter Biden's child, Navy Joan Roberts, said she supports the pardon and believes Biden was "targeted" because of his dad.
Brandywine teachers start picketing outside schools, continuing call for union contract
Some 1,000 educators in Brandywine schools have been working with an expired contract since school year's start. They want something done about it.
University of Delaware innovator recognized
Darrin Pochan elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors Fellow for contributions to soft materials innovation and invention
Adoption in Delaware: What these birth parents want you to know about the process
Birth mothers who created adoption plans for their children with Adoptions From the Heart say they were embraced by the agency and given comfort, support, and acceptance through the emotional process.
Dense fog advisory issued for Delaware and Philadelphia counties until Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 10:31 p.m. on Monday in effect until Tuesday at 7 a.m. for Delaware and Philadelphia counties.
Movers and shakers: Report outlines Buffalo's power structure, offers guide for how to navigate it
Our City Action Buffalo last month released a set of reports aimed at helping seasoned organizers and people looking to become civically engaged alike − a guide for understanding and challenging the well-established power structures in Buffalo and Western New York.
Police identify victim in deadly Saginaw shooting
Responding officers found the victim, now identified as 33-year-old Julian Luciano-Gonzales Arroyo, of Saginaw, suffering from a gunshot wound, the police department said, adding he was taken to an area hospital where he died from his injuries. The police department said no one has been taken into custody or has been arrested.
Woman killed in two-vehicle crash in Wilmington, Delaware
Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving two vehicles that occurred Thursday morning in Wilmington, leaving one
Large drones spotted in Philadelphia area as FBI investigates mysterious drone sightings in NJ
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- People in the Philadelphia area are reporting seeing large drones in the sky. This, as authorities in New Jersey push for answers on their own mystery drone sightings over the past few weeks. Action News was swarmed by viewers sending videos of drone sightings.
Texas gets its first NEVI-funded charging location
Texas’ first EV charging station funded through the US National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Programme has opened in the city of Happy. It offers CCS and NACS charging connections.
UD continues to produce influential leaders
UD’s 205,000 alumni include top leaders in all fields of human endeavor ranging from the arts to business, science, technology, education, healthcare, policy and more.
Shopper Blog: Chiropractor makes kids better, and sometimes she makes house calls
Unless Dr. Rebecca Young is considered. It took a while for Young to finally find her calling as a prenatal and pediatric chiropractor. But when she finally opened her office in Fountain City, she came to the conclusion that bringing her services to some of her clients, rather than them coming to her, just made more sense.
New Castle man hit and killed on Route 13
The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal pedestrian accident late Saturday night, December 7, 2024, near Hares Corner.
Laurel outbuilding fire deemed arson, investigation underway
Investigators say a fire in Laurel Sunday evening was intentionally set. The fire was reported just before 8 p.m. in the 200 block of West 7th Street. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find an outbuilding and an adjacent unoccupied building on fire.
Collingdale lights up the night with holiday spirit
Plus, Former ‘Golden Bachelor’ contestant to speak at sports museum event, entertainers donate time and talent at Town Talk Newspapers’ event for Toys For Tots; Delco Fashion
Judge Awards Damages Against Former Encompass CEO and ACU Board President April Anthony, Others
The Delaware Chancery Court said that Anthony's new company is the result of deceit and must give Encompass Health 43 percent of her new company's profits plus $1.62 million in mitigation damages.
Heavy rains forecasted for Delaware will help drought. What to expect.
Delaware will receive some help with the drought conditions in the First State, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Delaware, which, according to the National Integrated Drought Information System, is facing severe to extreme drought conditions, will receive more than two inches of rain over the next three days.
Have you been to this hiking trail in Delaware? Only In Your State says it's a hidden gem
Looking for a new place to hike in Delaware? Check out this trail recently named a 'hidden gem' by Only In Your State.
Delaware County Election Board announces candidates for 2025 school board elections
The Delaware County Election Board released a list of candidates who file for the 2025 school board offices.For Immediate ReleaseThe following is a list of can
Police investigating homicide on Saginaw’s West side
SAGINAW, MI – Police are investigating a shooting that took the life of a male who was found with an apparent gunshot wound, officials have announced. Saginaw Police officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Delaware Street in response to a shooting at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Dec. 7.
What Biden Left Out of Pardon Statement
President Joe Biden provided a blanket pardon for his son Hunter for any potential crimes committed over nearly an 11-year period. In the statement Biden provided to justify his reversal of position,
Dinkins' 18 lead Duquesne past Delaware 80-66
PITTSBURGH (AP) Tre Dinkins' 18 points helped Duquesne defeat Delaware 80-66 on Friday night. Dinkins had five rebounds for the Dukes (2-7). Kareem Rozier scored 14 points while going 3 of 11 from the floor, including 1 for 5 from 3-point range ...
Two arrested following a stabbing in Delaware County
HANCOCK (WBNG) -- Two people have been arrested in Delaware County following an argument that led to a stabbing. On Thursday at around 9:30 p.m., New York State Police investigated an assault on County Route 17 in Hancock.
A third earthquake is coming to Delaware high school football, but where will the schools land?
Caravel, Indian River, and Middletown just wrapped up their first full school weeks as 2024 DIAA Tackle Football champions, but on a week with a major earthquake off the California
Anglers cheer new federal dollars aimed at keeping streams healthy for native brook trout
The initiative is one of more than 60 conservation projects nationwide to receive a total of more than $122 million through Biden’s America the Beautiful Challenge.
Delaware County Court clears legal obstacle for Aqua’s acquisition of DELCORA
Judge says there should be no problem with the PUC reviewing and deciding on the purchase that has been in limbo since 2019. However, there is the Chester receiver’s bankruptcy filing as
Festival of Lights comes on in living color at Rose Tree Park
The festival is open 5 to 10 p.m. nightly until Saturday, Jan. 5, and well-behaved and leashed dogs are welcome.
Elon Musk’s feud with a Delaware court has taken a deeply personal turn
A judge has voided a pay package that marked Musk’s turn from environmental hero to election-buying oligarch. Once upon a time, when Tesla CEO Elon Musk was just another Silicon Valley founder looking for attention,
State Officials hoping to fix education funding discrepancies in the school system
The Public Education Funding Committee works to provide a comprehensive review of the funding system in Delaware. Friday, state officials from the Vision Coalition hosted an event. There, discussions took place to provide solutions to the system.
Deputy seriously injured after being hit by semi on major Ohio interstate
DELAWARE COUNTY — A deputy suffered serious injuries after being hit by a semi on a major interstate in Ohio Thursday. Two Delaware County sheriff’s deputies were investigating a crash around 4 a.m. on Interstate 71 South when a semi lost control, according to our news partner WBNS in Columbus.
Delaware State University helps address water insecurity
Last year it was estimated nearly 2.2 million Americans lived in homes without running water or basic plumbing, according to the CDC. Unfortunately, for underrepresented communities, the numbers are even higher.
RockyFest, Patti LaBelle and more holiday fun and in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
The Blind Boys of Alabama in Delaware, the Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus and Dickens Fest in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
Delaware Day 2024: Logan Paul and other unusual First State connections to pop culture
Delaware is tied to Mike Tyson's nemesis Logan Paul in a surprising way. Here are more of the state's unusual ties to pop culture for Delaware Day.