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Phila. Ukrainian Nationals Liberty defeats Delaware FC Ospreys in WPSL soccer game
The Delaware FC Ospreys face off against the Phila. Ukrainian Nationals Liberty during the WPSL soccer game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, June 17, 2025. Ukrainian won 1-0.Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News JournalThe Delaware FC Ospreys face...
“Devastation on the Delaware” Online Talk Recounts History-Making Flood of 1955
ALMOST GONE: The Yardley-Wilburtha Bridge, still spanning the Delaware River in this shot, was among the casualties of the deadly flood of 1955. Mary Shafer, author of a book on the subject, delivers a talk about the epic event on June 26. (Photo...

‘Born out of sheer ignorance’: Delaware lawmaker kills bill to regulate THC-infused drinks and gummies
Jena Murray, a Delaware resident who works for a CBD company and is president of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable advocacy group, said the media stories and an email campaign to lawmakers by her group’s members helped kill the bill. “It’s great when you...

Today in Delaware County history, June 18
100 Years Ago, 1925: The fate of four members of the “Hotfoot Gang” now rests with the jury at Media. Judge C.D. Copeland of Westmoreland County, who sat in the trial, addressed the jury at 10 o’clock this morning and spoke for 40 minutes. In his...

Delaware County community remembers 12-year-old who died in scooter accident in Aston, Pennsylvania
Family, friends and neighbors are mourning after 12-year-old Abigail Gillon was killed in a scooter accident in Aston, Pennsylvania. They gathered to remember her and release balloons in her honor Tuesday night.

Bill to maintain some free public school breakfasts, but limited lunches, passes Delaware House
Cutbacks in federal funding has Delaware lawmakers considering how they want to help some students in Delaware's public schools stay fed during the day. October 2024's annual school meal count showed that Delaware's 83 public schools in the...

Delaware Supreme Court Certifies Constitutional Challenge To SB21 Safe Harbor
The Delaware Supreme Court has accepted both questions certified by the Delaware Court of Chancery concerning constitutional challenges to the safe harbor provisions implemented by Senate Bill 21 (“SB21”), which became law on March 26, 2025....

Delaware Chancery Vacates Accounting Expert Determinations That Implicated Legal Indemnity Claims
On June 3, 2025, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted in part and denied in part respective cross-motions for summary judgment in a dispute between a Bitcoin mining company (the “Buyer”) and a data center company...

Woman transforms Delaware Street trees with vibrant crochet art
INDIANAPOLIS — If you're taking a trip down Delaware Street in Indianapolis, you'll want to be on the lookout for some well-dressed trees. They're decked out in sweaters crocheted by Linda Belton. Belton is an artist tasked with making the trees...
Delaware League of Local Governments: Legislature urged to maintain home rule
On behalf of Delaware’s three counties and 57 chartered municipalities, we are writing to express our support for the principle of home rule in local zoning decisions — something we feel is under attack based on recent legislative actions and...

Delaware Local Leaders Push Back Against Recent State Legislation
DELAWARE — The Delaware League of Local Governments is pushing back against state legislation they say threatens local control over zoning and land-use decisions. The league represents officials from all three counties and fifty-seven chartered...

Adults with disabilities find purpose and connection at this Delaware County coffee shop

Delaware Lawmaker Withdraws Bill To Regulate Hemp-Derived THC Drinks
“I just feel like we didn’t have enough time left to make sure everybody felt comfortable with the bill.” By Briana Hill, Spotlight Delaware Delaware’s unregulated market of hemp-derived THC products will remain unchecked for now, as lawmakers...

Canada's TC energy erases $199 Million damages in Delaware appeal against Columbia takeover
Delaware's top court on Tuesday overturned a judge’s order requiring Canadian pipe-line operator TC Energy, which purchased Columbia Pipeline Group for $13 billion in 2016, to pay damages of $199.2 millions. Columbia shareholders brought the case...

Delaware State Versus Norfolk State at Lincoln Financial Field Tickets on Sale Now
Football | 6/17/2025 11:53:00 AM For five seasons, Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson entertained Eagles fans at Lincoln Financial Field, running one of the fastest, most dynamic offenses in the NFL.This fall, the two return to Lincoln Financial...

VA provides 493 home loans in Delaware totaling $192 million in Q4 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 493 home loans totaling $192 million in Delaware during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.The VA assists service...

Delaware State Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Magnolia
MAGNOLIA, DE - A 46-year-old Felton man was killed Monday night following a motorcycle crash in Magnolia. According to Delaware State Police, a Kawasaki motorcycle was travelling north on Walnut Shade Road toward Douglas Fir Road on June 16 at...

Men’s Lacrosse Welcomes Mark Bieda as New Assistant Coach at Delaware
Mark Bieda, a former University of Delaware men's lacrosse player and assistant coach, is returning to the program as an assistant coach, announced head coach Ben DeLuca. Bieda, a two-time team captain and standout midfielder for the Blue Hens,...

Canada's TC Energy erases $199 million damages loss in Delaware appeal over Columbia takeover
By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) -Delaware's highest court on Tuesday threw out a judge's order requiring Canadian pipeline operator TC Energy to pay $199.2 million of damages stemming from its $13 billion purchase of Columbia Pipeline Group in 2016....

Delaware State University to host first-ever symposium on aging care
DOVER – Delaware State University, in collaboration with Education Health and Research International (EHRI), will host the inaugural Delaware Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Symposium on Wednesday, June 18 at the Milford Wellness...