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NEWARK, DE — An elderly female pedestrian died after being struck by a pickup truck late Wednesday morning in a parking lot on East Main Street.
Heartbreaking Tragedy in Newark Parking Lot: Elderly Woman Fatally Struck by Truck Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested a local man on drug charges following an investigation conducted by the Special Operations Division Traffic Unit.
Crack Cocaine Bust in Wilmington Leads to Arrest on Outstanding Warrant Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA —The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with an alleged assault in Center City on Friday, May 9, …
Do You Recognize This Man? Police Seek Help After Center City Assault Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — After 12 years of meticulous research, the Brandywine Battlefield Phased Study is complete, providing new insights into the historic Revolutionary War battle of September 11, 1777. …
Brandywine Battlefield Study Marks Completion of 12-Year Effort Read More
NEW HOPE, PA — The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce and Visit New Hope announced the return of the New Hope Summer Series, starting today, May 16, and running …
New Hope Kicks Off Summer with Fireworks, Drone Shows, and Block Parties Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) and Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) have unveiled a new security feature that allows public benefits recipients to lock …
Protect Your Benefits: Pennsylvania Launches New EBT Card Lock Feature Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) gained a vital commitment from Robert Gleason, nominee for Amtrak’s Board of Directors, to prioritize the return of passenger rail service to …
Fetterman Secures Commitment from Amtrak Nominee on Reading Rail Expansion Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — James J. Sirleaf, 65, of Darby, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 14, to running a multi-year scheme that defrauded the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of over $219,000. …
Darby Tax Preparer Admits to Multi-Year Tax Fraud Scheme Read More
NEWARK, DE — A recent study, “How America Succeeds After College 2025,” conducted by Sallie Mae and Ipsos, paints a promising picture of post-college life for recent graduates. Despite navigating …
New Study Highlights Post-College Success Among Recent Graduates Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that utility construction will soon begin on Route 82 (Union Street) in Kennett Square Borough, Chester County. The …
Nightly Road Closures on Route 82 Could Disrupt Your Commute Read More