20+ hour, 22+ min ago (240+ words) 93.7 WSTW'is the'Delaware Valley's NEW Home for the Holidays Delaware concluded its first season of FBS play with a 6-6 record, 4-4 in Conference USA. Under normal conditions, six wins would qualify the Hens to play in a post-season bowl game. But because this is UD's first season in the Bowl Subdivision, Delaware is ineligible this year - unless not enough schools have won six games to qualify for all the bowl slots. That scenario played out later Saturday, when Alabama defeated 5-7 Auburn, meaning one final bowl slot opened for the Blue Hens. Minicucci completed 24 of 38 passes for 311 yards. His three passing touchdowns give him 22 for the season. UTEP quarterback Skylar Locklear threw five interceptions, two of which were hauled in by Mysonne Pollard. Locklear threw for 338 yards and had four TD passes. Kyre Duplessis had 104 receiving yards for Delaware and Wondame Davis Jr....

4+ day, 20+ hour ago (249+ words) Weekend visitors to Newark will get to enjoy free parking for a month starting on December 20, 2025. Newark's on-street and off-street parking meters will be turned off on Saturdays, Sundays, City Holidays, and December 31 from December 20, 2025-Monday, January 19, 2026 following a unanimous vote of council. Regular rates will be in effect on weekdays, except for the city holidays. The shift comes a year after Newark ran a pilot program using Sunday-Tuesday as free parking days, but the city saw $7,000 less in revenue from the 2023-2024 holiday season, when they were initially projecting a $18,631 increase. In 2023-2024, Newark cut parking rates in half during the holiday season. Newark Planning Director Bensley could council they're hopeful that after several trials that the free weekend parking plan can become a holiday season tradition in Newark. "This would be a more permanent item moving forward so that we…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago (263+ words) Santa Claus rides on an AETNA Fire Company truck during the 2022 Santa Run The Newark-based Aetna Fire Company will not hold their annual "Santa Runs" this holiday season, after they said they've received a series of complaints. According to a post on social media, Aetna said an increased amount of calls for service has led to the postponement or cancelation of several stops on the tour, often at the last minute. "While we understand the disappointment of adults and children that had adjusted their plans to greet Santa on a fire truck, our response to requests for emergency assistance will always be our priority," Aetna said in the statement. Aetna said they are hoping to still hold one or more events with Santa at one of their fire stations, although any dates or times are not immediately known. There were…...

6+ day, 12+ hour ago (92+ words) The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will begin its annual auction of low digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Among the plates up for bidding are numbers 48 and 89, which are available only to vehicles registered in Delaware. Minimum bid on those, and twelve other low number, and choice number tags, begins at $250. Bidding at usgovbid.com continues until December 11th. Proceeds from the auction benefit Delaware state parks. Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter...

1+ week, 1+ hour ago (254+ words) The Delaware Department of Labor announced a notable increase in the number of medical providers participating in the state's workers' compensation system, crediting the recent passage of Senate Bill 164 for the improvement. "This critical reform expands the number of providers willing to accept and treat workers' compensation patients," said Delaware Department of Labor Secretary LaKresha Moultrie. "I'm encouraged to see this legislation delivering immediate results and improving access to high-quality care for Delaware's workforce." SB164 was sponsored by State Sen. Jack Walsh and State Rep. Ed Osienski. Walsh emphasized the importance of restoring balance in the system to ensure both workers and providers are supported. "For years, I've worked to make sure Delaware's workforce has the fair treatment and access to care they deserve when they're injured on the job. SB 164 is about restoring that balance " ensuring workers' compensation system supports…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago (221+ words) The Delaware State Police are advising people who attempted to purchase a handgun before Nov 16 but experienced delays must now get a permit to purchase. The only exception to this new rule is for individuals who already have their concealed carry license. How to apply for a permit People affected by the change must apply through the Delaware Permit to Purchase Portal. Instructions for applying are available on the portal, and paper applications can be picked up at any Delaware State Police troop. For further assistance, the State Bureau of Identification can be contacted through the following: Phone: (302) 741-2800 (Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Many gun owners are exempt from portions of the new law, including those in law enforcement and NRA instructors. The law has faced criticism from gun rights advocates. The Delaware State Sportsmen's Association has sued the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (182+ words) A Newark townhouse fire sent an adult and a child to the hospital Friday night. Crews from Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company and several other departments were sent to the unit block of Martine Court in the Drummond Ridge Townhouses around 6:10 p.m. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke inside a 3-story townhouse,with signs of an extinguished fire in the dining room after some items that were burning in the kitchen were moved to the dining room--in addition, initial reports to the New Castle County 911 Center said someone in the townhouse had been burned, came outside and went back in. One adult and one child were treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics and taken by ambulance to Christiana Hospital. Two other victims were evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation, but refused medical treatment and hospitalization....

1+ week, 5+ day ago (380+ words) Thomas Jefferson University and the State of Delaware have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore building the state's first four-year medical school a step state officials say could significantly expand health-care access in rural parts of Sussex and Kent counties. For Sussex County resident Ted Foschi, expanded access can't come soon enough. "It took me three months to see a doctor," Foschi said. Foschi moved to Sussex County from Wilmington and still drives up to an hour and a half for appointments, including a CAT scan last week. "I'm keeping my doctors in Wilmington," he said. "Not that I haven't tried to use doctors here." He says long waitlists and limited availability in Sussex County make it difficult to get timely care. "We need more facilities," Foschi said. "There is no way that, with all the retired people coming…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago (328+ words) EDGE 2.0 Winners - front row (l to r) NFN Brain Connections (2), KiposTech, Jupiter Modern Market. Back Row (l to r) Prismm (2), Lectrolyst, KiposTech, Crystron (3), Director CJ Bell." Seven Delaware small businesses are getting a boost through the state's latest round of EDGE 2.0 grants. Gov. Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Small Business announced the winners Wednesday night at the University of Delaware's STAR Campus. The program " which stands for Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion " awarded a total of $1.15 million in state funding to help businesses grow and create jobs. Winners were chosen from 17 finalists who pitched their ideas in October. Three companies won in the Entrepreneur category: Insight Ag Scouting of Wyoming " $75,000 for crop and field health monitoring technology. Juniper Modern Market of Milton " $125,000 to help open a new gourmet grab-and-go market in downtown Milton. NFN Brain Connections of Dover " $200,000 to expand…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the'state's application'to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. Governor Matt Meyer announced Wednesday a sweeping $1 billion proposal to overhaul rural health care across Delaware, including the state's first four-year medical school and expanded services. Speaking at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare in Lewes, Meyer outlines the state's application to the federal Rural Health Transformation Program. This would fund 15 major projects aimed at expanding access to care, improving health outcomes and building a stronger rural healthcare workforce. "Delawareans have access to some of the best healthcare on the globe, yet insurance is still too expensive, with prices set to skyrocket for thousands of families in weeks," Governor Matt Meyer said. "Primary care appointments are still too limited, and emergency room wait times…...