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National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado touched down east of Newark
The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down east of Newark, Delaware, on Thursday during a rare November storm. The tornado stayed on the ground for about 10 minutes, traveled 4.4 miles and…
The Picklr closes after a year in The Grove at Newark
The Picklr’s indoor pickleball club at The Grove in Newark closed this week, just over a year after opening with 12 courts and other facilities. The company filed for bankruptcy last month, and some locations have begun…
Delaware Womenade receives DCADV Corporate Citizenship Award
Delaware Womenade received the Corporate Citizenship Award at the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Purple Ribbon celebration on Oct. 8 in Newark. The Sussex County charity supports women and children…
Back in tune: Newark music ban lifted and planning of Stella’s, a new music venue
Newark City Council voted on September 21 to overturn a decade-old ordinance restricting live music at restaurants, stores and venues. Businesses will still need special-use permits, but approved venues will have…
Police: Some Guy Shot Someone But We Can’t Tell You Who
New Castle County Police arrested a 25-year-old Newark man in connection with a January shooting at the Iron Hill Apartments. Gunfire damaged several vehicles, including one that was occupied at the time. The arrest…
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Newark moves speed camera to South College Avenue
Newark has moved its speed-enforcement camera to South College Avenue, just north of the railroad bridge near Ivy Hall Apartments. Drivers caught speeding there will receive warnings for the first 30 days; afterward…
Tornado brings down hotel sign, crushes two cars in Newark, Del.
A tornado brought down a sign at the Sonesta ES Suites on Chapman Road in Newark, Delaware, crushing two cars during severe storms Thursday. One vehicle’s owner said she watched the sign fall onto her car while her…
National Weather Service confirms tornado in New Castle County, Delaware
The National Weather Service confirmed that a tornado struck New Castle County, Delaware, on Thursday afternoon as severe thunderstorms moved through the Philadelphia region. The storms brought heavy rain and hail, and…
Northern NCCo thumped by severe storm
A severe storm moved through New Castle County, Delaware, on Thursday afternoon, bringing quarter-size hail and a tornado warning in the county’s northeast. A helicopter at Christiana Hospital in Stanton was damaged…
The doctor is in: Newark architect lends a listening ear at farmers market
Architect Willard Hurd has offered advice at the Newark Natural Foods farmers market since 2009, initially helping visitors with home projects after losing his job during the financial crisis. Over time, some…
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Memorial Hall event celebrates Veterans Day
The University of Delaware marked Veterans Day with a ceremony outside Memorial Hall, highlighting student veterans and their experiences. More than 7,000 American flags covered the Green, where veterans pursuing…
Newark Police Announce Bail in East Main Street Shooting Investigation-Update # 6
Newark police said an 18-year-old defendant arrested on Nov. 9 in the East Main Street shooting investigation was arraigned and held on bail totaling $1.126 million. The defendant was committed to the Howard R. Young…
5-Seeded New Mexico State Knocks off 4-Seeded FIU to Advance to Semi-finals
Fifth-seeded New Mexico State defeated fourth-seeded Florida International 2-1 late Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 Conference USA women’s soccer championship. The Aggies are set to face top-seeded…
UD women soar to season’s first win, beating Penn State 77-71
The University of Delaware women’s basketball team earned its first win of the season, defeating Penn State 77-71. The result gives the Blue Hens an early-season boost against a Big Ten opponent. The brief report…
Newark's speed camera moved closer to UD's campus
Newark has moved its roving speed camera to South College Avenue, near the University of Delaware and the Amtrak rail lines. A 30-day warning period began after the camera was installed late last week; fines will…
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Could the upcoming CFB Playoff expansion affect Delaware?
The College Football Playoff’s planned 24-team format could make it harder for Delaware to secure paid road games against major-conference teams. The Power Four conferences will have to play 10 games against one…
2 suspects indicted in shooting near University of Delaware that wounded 7
Two suspects have been indicted in connection with a Halloween-night shooting near the University of Delaware in Newark. Seven people, including a university student, were wounded. The indictments mark a formal step in…
Two teens charged with attempted murder in Main Street shooting
Two people have been arrested and charged in connection with a Halloween-night shooting on Main Street in Newark that injured seven people. Police said a 17-year-old was arrested in Maryland on Friday and is awaiting…
Newark police arrest two in University of Delaware Halloween shooting
Newark Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on East Main Street near the University of Delaware on Halloween night. A 17-year-old from Maryland and an 18-year-old from Wilmington…
Two suspects charged in Newark Halloween night shooting that injured 7
Two suspects have been charged in connection with a Halloween-night shooting on East Main Street in Newark that injured seven people. Newark Police said a 17-year-old from North East, Maryland, and an 18-year-old from…
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Two teens arrested in Halloween shooting near University of Delaware campus that injured 7
Newark police arrested two teenagers in connection with the Oct. 31 shooting near the University of Delaware that wounded seven people. A 17-year-old from North East, Maryland, and an 18-year-old from Wilmington…
Newark Police Announce Arrests in East Main Street Shooting Investigation-Update # 5
Newark police say two people have been arrested and indicted in connection with the October 31 shooting on East Main Street near Choate Street. Seven people were wounded. Investigators used public safety camera footage…
Watch Live: Newark police to provide update on Halloween shooting that injured 7 near University of Delaware
Newark police are holding a press conference to provide an update on the Halloween night mass shooting that left seven people injured near the University of Delaware. Authorities have confirmed that two individuals have…
Police to provide update on mass shooting near the University of Delaware
The Newark Police Department is scheduled to hold its first news conference regarding the Halloween mass shooting that occurred near the University of Delaware. Seven people were injured in the incident, which took…
Newark Police Department News Conference Announcement
The Newark Police Department and the Delaware Attorney General’s Office are holding a news conference today to provide updates on the criminal investigation into the October 31 shooting on East Main Street. The event…
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Rotarians honor Newark veterans, other community heroes
The Newark Morning Rotary Club hosted a Veterans Day ceremony at the Newark Reservoir on Sunday to honor local veterans and community heroes. The event featured speeches from community leaders, including retired Navy…
Tops beat Kennesaw State 1-0 in CUSA quarterfinals
Western Kentucky University's women's soccer team defeated Kennesaw State 1-0 in the Conference USA Tournament quarterfinals on Sunday in Newark, Delaware. The victory secures the Hilltoppers' spot in the tournament…
Newark Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser returns to support Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The third annual 'Tabletop for CHOP' fundraiser is taking place this weekend in Newark, Delaware. Organized by The Vanguard, the event features Dungeons & Dragons games, video game tournaments, and a 12-hour livestream…
SPORTS BUZZ: Newark Charter celebrates one state title, hopes for another
Newark Charter is celebrating a successful season for its Unified flag football team. The school recently honored five senior players and a manager during a senior night event. The team, which has already secured a…