3+ week, 6+ day ago   (441+ words) MUNCIE, IN — The Delaware County commissioners on Monday, Aug. 17, heard from officials coordinating the county's recovery from one of the most severe flooding disasters in local history. Kissick said preliminary reports indicate the county received more than 10 inches of rain…...

4+ week, 21+ hour ago   (340+ words) A new report on pollution in Pennsylvania's waterways shows that Delaware's creeks may not always be safe for swimming. The report from PennEnvironment tested more than 600 sites around Pennsylvania's waterways for fecal indicator bacteria, and some of those sites hover…...

1+ mon, 22+ hour ago   (336+ words) Delaware state Rep. Josué Ortega, who was arrested Aug. 8 on a misdemeanor charge for reportedly punching a woman he was in a relationship with, isn't the only Delaware politician who has had brushes... Delaware state Rep. Josué Ortega, who was…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (674+ words) Delaware schools are gearing up to open very soon. It's time to gather school supplies. Plan those routes to the bus stop or drop-off. Check whether your school already has an open house or orientation, or perhaps check out a…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (611+ words) Soon wine producers will be able to ship their product directly to consumers, as Delaware’s new law takes effect Aug. 15. Backed by Rep. Michael Smith, the law will allow licensed wine producers to directly ship products to customers so long…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (236+ words) Delaware State University will welcome back its students after a record-smashing 2025, and it's a great time to be a Hornet. The second-largest university in Delaware set a new record for enrollment in 2025 with more than 6,600 students, a 30% spike in enrollment…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (159+ words) $50,000 each to the American Red Cross' Northern New Jersey response efforts and newly-opened Central New Jersey Disaster Response Command Center in Tinton Falls; Coordination of emergency response and recovery efforts; Support for community preparedness programs and resources that help New…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (444+ words) Newark City Council voted unanimously Aug. 3 to approve federal funds for a downtown center serving people experiencing homelessness after some concerns over zoning and safety issues. The Community Drop-in Center, located inside Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at 592 W. Main St., will…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (419+ words) Forbes released its first rankings for America's historically Black colleges and universities in August – and Delaware's own made the cut. Delaware State University joined just 10 public HBCUs on the media company's inaugural list. And those rankings were not based on…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (238+ words) Delaware State University ranked among the top nation's public Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Forbes' first-ever ranking of HBCUs. The publication evaluated institutions based on outcomes rather than reputation, focusing on measures such as graduation rates, alumni earnings and…...