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Slaughter Beach and Murderkill. Why does Delaware have creepy names?
1+ day, 7+ hour 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+ day, 8+ hour 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…...
Tornado leaves wake of damage in Dover, Delaware
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (38+ words) Thursday's severe weather brought at least one confirmed tornado to Dover, Delaware that left a path of destruction behind. Thursday's severe weather brought at least one confirmed tornado to Dover, Delaware that left a path of destruction behind....
These are Delaware's most nostalgic summer spots. What do you think?
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (387+ words) Summer is a season filled with memories, drawing on vacations from childhood and local establishments that have been around for years. For Delawareans, there are quite a few locations most natives and tourists alike would say evoke a strong sense…...
Delaware city advances 18-month data center moratorium amid power, water, and land fears
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (540+ words) Dover, Delaware, is moving closer to temporarily halting new data center proposals as officials weigh whether the rapidly expanding industry could put too much pressure on the city's power grid, water systems, and land. The proposal advanced when a Dover…...
NJ removes over 5K from voter rolls after error let noncitizens vote
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (475+ words) More than 5,000 individuals have been removed from New Jersey voter rolls as the Sherrill administration works to correct a software flaw that registered thousands of non-U.S. citizens to vote in the state in 2023 and 2024. Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced on July…...
NJ retirement savings program is expanding. See if your job qualifies
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (437+ words) More New Jersey private-sector workers will soon have access to a state-run retirement program designed to ensure that people can save for their golden years. The program, RetireReady NJ, sets up automatic payroll deductions for New Jersey companies that do…...
Delaware prisoner wanted $100,000 for denied medical care. He settled for an Xbox
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (359+ words) A Delaware inmate who sued the state Department of Correction for more than $100,000 over claims of inadequate medical care settled the case for an Xbox, two controllers and a bottom bunk. According to Delaware Online, Devin Coleman, an inmate at…...
UD students, be warmed —Newark's speed camera is on the move
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (444+ words) Newark wants to remind new and returning Blue Hens about their new way to reduce speeding on their roads. The city's speed camera has been operating since March 24, originally on Hillside Road. The camera was then moved to Capitol Trail,…...
Delaware's 2026 test scores show moderate growth. Which schools had wins?
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (1355+ words) Delaware showed continued, moderate growth in 2026 state test results published Aug. 18. Tuesday's release, the first of five rollouts from the Department of Education, largely focused on proficiency rates of students tested across third-to-eighth grade in English and math, as well…...