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FTX settles $228M lawsuit with Bybit, ending dispute over withdrawals

FTX finalizes a $228M settlement with Bybit, resolving legal claims over preferential withdrawals ahead of its 2022 collapse.

Delaware County man indicted on felony drug charges

The District Attorney’s Office said Khaalid M. Lammie, 34, of Delhi, was indicted on Oct. 10. He was charged with three felony counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance. The indictments allege Lammie sold cocaine in the Village of Delhi on three separate dates.

Opening date revealed for Route 611 through Delaware Water Gap

The long-awaited reopening of Route 611 through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, closed since 2022, now has an official date.

Roadwork Reversal: Rehoboth Avenue Repaving Project Back on Track

After a delay due to apparent funding issues, the City of Rehoboth Beach says the repaving project planned for Rehoboth Avenue is once again moving forward.

Guy Maddin’s Surreal Summit at the End of the World

is pretty far from Delaware—closer to Westeros). Instead, Maddin, Johnson, and Johnson are capering in the realm of nationalistic caricature, conceiving each of their protagonists as exaggerated embodiments of various social or cultural traditions ...

Lansdowne man pleads to creation of child pornography for Kik group

Investigators found he took images of an 11-year-old victim and posted them online for other members of a Kik group, and that he had uses Snapchat to share similar content before that account was

Would a new owner build an arena for the Celtics? Not so fast.

Amid Celtics sale speculation, a new stadium is the talk of the town. But building one would be very, very complicated.

EXCLUSIVE: Delaware Lt. Governor candidates clash over criminal justice reform

Ruth Briggs-King; Kyle Evans-GayDOVER, Del. – With just three more weeks to go until election day, the race for Lt. Governor in the First State is heating up. The Republican candidate is calling out her Democratic opponent in a war of words exclusively on WMDT News.

Delaware Issues Burn Ban

DELAWARE - The State Fire Marshal issued an order banning all outdoor burning while dry conditions persist. On Oct. 15, fire marshals ordered a burning ban due to extremely dry weather posing a fire hazard.

How the Tech Council of Delaware is supporting the state’s tech ecosystem

Three stories from Council members detail the gaps the org aims to fill and the various programs, committees, events and resources established to date.

Voorhees' Roskowski continues cross country big race dominance at Skyland championships

The Voorhees junior continued her big-race dominance at Tuesday morning’s Skyland Conference championships at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex, winning the overall girls championship in a blazing 18 minutes and 58 seconds on P’burg’s brutal course. It was her fourth invitational win this fall, and perhaps her biggest challenge.

Report: Cancer rates dropping in Delaware, but still above national averages

Cancer rates have slightly decreased in Delaware over the past 15 years, but the First State is still ahead of the national averages.

New York City to stop most land purchases in Catskills

Under a new agreement, the city DEP will also adjust conservation easements to allow utilities, like broadband internet, to pass through its land.

Upgrades take root at Delaware Center for Horticulture

The Delaware Center for Horticulture continues to show off the "power of plants" as it dedicates the first phase of garden renovations.

Burn Ban in effect for State of Delaware

Delaware State Fire Marshals have issued a Burn Ban statewide due to drought conditions. Effective immediately, the following is prohibited: Bonfires Controlled burns, including burning of leaves and yard waste Agricultural burning Fires for land clearing Fires for demolition and removal of hazards Outdoor rubbish fires Grills/hibachis in areas cleared of surrounding combustibles used for cooking only

Social Security payments will increase in 2025. What to know, how to apply

The Social Security Administration announced Thursday that the COLA for for 2025 will be 2.5%. The increase last year was 3.2%. In 2025, the average person will see their monthly payments increase by $50, from $1,907 to $1,957.

Former Delaware State Police officer sentenced to prison for assault on teens

He is the first Delaware police officer in recent memory to receive a prison sentence for violence perpetrated while in uniform.

Greendrop, a Goodwill competitor, opens three WNY locations

Hearts for the Homeless, Goodwill, Salvation Army and Western New York's other nonprofit clothing resellers are facing competition from a new for-profit rival called Greendrop.

Fire Nick Sirianni for heated exchange with fans who booed him? Why Eagles players loved it

Sure, it was in poor taste after Sirianni put his finger to his ear and yelled at fans near the end of the Eagles' 20-16 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. This came after Sirianni and the Eagles endured loud boos through much of the game, and even some faint but discernible "Fire Nick!" chants at halftime.

Terence Savage Arrested for Armed Robbery and Vehicle Theft in Millsboro

Millsboro, DE – Delaware State Police have detained 36-year-old Terence Savage in relation to an armed robbery and vehicle theft that took place last month in Millsboro.

How an unprecedented cluster of tuberculosis cases was treated at Nemours Children’s Hospital

Typically, Nemours treats one to two patients with tuberculosis a year. Four at one time with a drug-resistant form of the disease was unlike anything the hospital had seen before.

Road Closure on North Delaware Avenue Was Due to Downed Wires

Yardley, PA- A section of North Delaware Avenue was sclosed as utility wires have fallen in the area, causing potential hazards. The closure affects the stretch between East Afton Avenue and Brown Street. The Yardley Borough Police Department has confirmed the blockage and urged motorists to avoid the area.

Last Dance: Spiders, Blue Hens say 'Sayonara' on CAA Football exit ramp

There have been several Spiders-Blue Hens games comparable to that five-OT classic, though not nearly as extended. Saturday’s the last meeting, until further notice. Delaware (6-0, 3-0 CAA), which plays at Richmond (4-2, 2-0 CAA), is headed to the FBS and Conference USA following this season. UR is moving to the Patriot League.

Whooping cough cases spiral in the nation, and in Delaware County

“As of the week ending 10/5/24, we have had 182 confirmed cases of pertussis in Delaware County so far in 2024,” she said in a statement. “This is compared to just a single reported case of pertussis at this same time of year last year.”

In effort to balancing growth and preservation, Sussex County acquires 165 acres of farmland

As Sussex County grapples with rapid population growth, officials have purchased 165 acres of farmland to preserve the region's agricultural heritage.

High Schools: Through air and over ground, Sam Dixon leads Delco Christian to victory

Sam Dixon delivered an outstanding all-around performance to lead Delaware County Christian School to a 50-14 win over Mercersburg Academy in a Keystone State Football League game last Saturday.

Del. businesses prepare for 2026 arrival of paid leave requirement

Delaware's paid family leave law takes effect on the first day of 2026, but employers are now able to enroll, or submit a private coverage plan for approval.

With Hunter Biden, laptop repairman lawsuits tossed, what's next for president's son?

A judge has dismissed dueling lawsuits involving the president's son and the former Trolley Square laptop repairman. What's next in court?

3 die in wrong-way crash on Highway 20 in Delaware County

The car crashed early Sunday into a semi, whose driver was injured after both vehicles became ‘fully engulfed in fire.’

OpenAI Could Be a Force for Good if It Can Answer These Questions First

The artificial intelligence start-up behind ChatGPT needs a legal structure that ensures its commitments can be enforced.

2024 UDAA T. Muncy Keith Spirit Award

Kerri Oliver (second from left), a senior actuarial sciences major, is the 2024 T. Muncy Keith Spirit Award recipient. She is pictured with alumnus Bill Luzier, Eleni Assanis and UD President Dennis Assanis.

14 cars damaged in fire at Apple Scrapple Festival

Delaware State Fire Marshals are investigating a fire involving multiple vehicles at the Apple Scrapple Festival on Saturday. Crews were called to the 18000 block of Wesley Church Road just after 3 p.

Marcus Hook renames community center for a favorite son

Former U.S. Rep. Curt Weldon was instrumental in securing the former Army Reserve station on West Delaware Avenue more than 20 years ago.

True Value files for bankruptcy in order to sell itself to rival

True Value Co. filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Monday as it seeks to sell its business to rival Do it Best Corp.

Delaware County families are outraged after daycare operator’s son was charged with raping a child

William McGrath IV was charged with raping a child after the now-adult victim told police he had assaulted her 20 times in 2010.

Richards, Layton & Finger Director Elected a Fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel

Raymond DiCamillo, a director of Richards, Layton & Finger, has been elected as a fellow of the American College of Governance Counsel.

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