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Delaware Public Archives exhibit explores how railroads transformed the First State
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (188+ words) DOVER, Del. - Delawareans can now take a trip back through the state’s railroad history with a new exhibit at the Delaware Public Archives. Tracks, Towns, and Transformation: How the Railroad Changed Delaware opened Thursday, September 10, marking 194 years since the New…...
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveils memorial to honor employees killed in WTC attacks
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (83+ words) The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled a new memorial in New York on Tuesday to honor their employees killed in the World Trade Center attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveils…...
In New Jersey, There’s a Bridge That Carries One Waterway Over Another
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (1040+ words) WEST WINDSOR, N.J. – New Jersey has bridges carrying cars over rivers and railroad tracks over highways. At the northern edge of West Windsor, there is something considerably stranger. A bridge carries water over water. The Aqueduct at Scudder’s Mills allows the…...
Slaughter Beach and Murderkill. Why does Delaware have creepy names?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (612+ words) Would you book a vacation so you could spend a week at Slaughter Beach? Or hope to buy a home near Murderkill River? One might find it strange that Delaware, celebrated for beach tourism, hasn't scared off visitors with its…...
Delaware history, week of Aug. 23, with prison escape, canal trail
3+ week, 1+ day ago (550+ words) The Delaware history column features excerpts from The News Journal archives including The Morning News and The Evening Journal. See the archives at delawareonline.com. "Virtually 100 percent of the state has driven over it, but probably less than 1 percent has…...