Federal court rules against gun lobby on Delaware injunction
WILMINGTON, DE (DNTV): A federal judge hearing a right-wing challenge against two common-sense gun safety measures in Delaware has ruled…
LOCAL NEWS
Mask Protest: “For me, this was the hill I was prepared to die on”
NEWARK, DE (DNTV): Hundreds of people rallied at the Christiana Hospital after ChristianaCare announced a new policy requiring all employees…
Meet Roy, Dover Police Department’s latest four-legged facility friend
The Dover Police Department added a four-legged friend to their agency and it’s not your typical K9 officer. DOVER, DE…
City of Wilmington launches new online ticket appeal process
Now, it’s easier than ever to appeal a traffic ticket and retain a record of your contacts with the City;…
School Bus Report: School Districts facing significant shortage of bus drivers
According to the Delaware Department of Education, Bus driver shortages was a challenge prior to the pandemic. NEW CASTLE, DE (DNTV):…
ChristianaCare to require all employees to be vaccinated by September 21st
ChristianaCare says the policy, defines all caregivers as: ChristianaCare employees (regardless of the type of work they do), Medical-Dental Staff,…
DELAWARE CRIME
Animal Services Seeking Information Regarding Dog Found Dead In Canary Park In Lewes.
LEWES, DE (DNTV): The Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the…
29-Year-Old New Castle Man Arrested After Impersonating As A police Officer
The Delaware State Police have arrested 29-year-old Kevin Hawker of New Castle, DE after he impersonated a police officer and…
Newark Juvenile Charged With Making Threat to Newark High School
NEWARK, DE (DNTV): Newark Police say a 15-Year-Old student was arrested following a March 14, 2023, social media threat that…
State Police Investigating School Threat
NEW CASTLE, DE (DNTV): The Delaware State Police is aware of a social media post that threatens the safety of…
35-Year-Old Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge Following Valley Road Shooting
The suspect discharged multiple gunshots police said, into the vehicle prior to fleeing from the scene in a light- colored…
DELAWARE HEALTH
What You need To Know About COVID-19 Treatment Options
DOVER, DE (DNTV): The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) saw a decrease in case rates and hospitalizations from COVID-19…
Stray cat in Newark tested positive for rabies, here’s what you need to know
According to the Division of Health, the individuals were each bitten by the cat, which had been acting lethargic and…
Division of Public Health closes it’s Bureau of Oral Health and Dental Services
The clinics, which previously operated within the Delaware State Service Centers, have been temporarily closed since the beginning of the…
ChristianaCare named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals in The U.S.
ChristianaCare’s Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital are the only hospitals in the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Camden area to receive the America’s 100 Best…
Man who died from FLU complications had underlying health conditions
“We are keeping this person’s family in our thoughts as well as everyone battling illness in this difficult time.," Said…
CORNAVIRUS
Mask mandate requires masks to be worn in schools regardless of vaccination status
“There's no higher priority than getting all Delaware children back in their classrooms full-time this fall,” said Governor Carney. WILMINGTON (DE)…
Unvaccinated Delawareans now account for 99% of the COVID-19 cases
"Those folks who are unvaccinated are prolonging the pandemic, they're bringing us to a place where we have to reconsider…
Following a surge of cases, testing guidelines updated for the unvaccinated
Governor Carney, DPH, and DEMA echo the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) urgent call to increase vaccinations nationwide.…
CDC issues new mask guidelines for vaccinated Americans
The agency is now advising Americans to mask up in high-transmission communities indoors and outdoors even if they've been vaccinated.…
Manor Care resumes visitations after employee break-thorough case
The facility, located at 700 N. Foulk Road in Wilmington, sent an email alert out to all residents family's point…
Blue Coats To Host Blue Bombers Tribute
Alumni from the team, including players and members of the front office, are schedule to attend. WILMINGTON, DE (DNTV): The Delaware Blue…
Amid the pandemic, the Blue & Gold All-Star Football Game is cancelled
Blue & Gold All-Star Football Game has been cancelled until next year according to a news release from Delaware Foundation…
Woodbridge’s Gabe Wescott made an awesome catch in honor of his teammate
Woodbridge's Gabe Wescott made an awesome catch in honor of his teammate, in Gold's 38-24 win in the 2019 DFRC…
Rosters for the 64th annual game have been announced for the 2019, All-Star Football Game.
Rosters for the 64th annual game have been announced for the 2019 Delaware Blue & Gold All-Star Football Game. NEWARK…
DELAWARE POLITICS
DOJ Releases Report On Wilmington Police Shooting of Jeremy McDole
About The Report: "Based on all available evidence, the report does not find cause to doubt evidence cited in the…
Mayor says community relations is his top priority in upcoming term
“Improving police and community relations, protecting neighborhood residents from the upsurge of shootings, and taking more guns and criminals off…
Last Delaware “Whipping Post” to be removed from Georgetown
The decision to remove the whipping post was made in response to calls from the community and in recognition of…
Police say body-worn camera funding is moving forward.
The Purzycki Administration will introduce a $942,000 budget amendment on July 9 to fund a police body-worn camera program. Wilmington…
NASA & SPACE
See Stunning Images of the NASA’s Perseverance Rover Mars Landing
In the days to come, engineers will pore over the rover’s system data, updating its software and beginning to test…
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover Safely Lands on Red Planet
“Perseverance is the most sophisticated robotic geologist ever made, but verifying that microscopic life once existed carries an enormous burden…
Six foot Asteroid may hit earth on Election Day but the impact may not even be felt
Could 2020 get any worst than what it already have? As we struggle to navigate through the Coronavirus pandemic, civil…
NASA Astronauts Safely Splash Down after First Commercial Crew Flight to Space Station
Two NASA astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday for the first time in a commercially built…
Meet the Astronauts who will be flying on the SpaceX Crew-2 Mission
NASA and its international partners have assigned crew members for Crew-2, which will be the second operational SpaceX Crew Dragon…
DELAWARE CLIMATE
Croda to Restart Ethylene Oxide Plant for test only then immediately shut down again
During the operation, the company must monitor water circulation and pressure through the scrubber. The tanks will also be monitored…
Ice losses from Antarctica have tripled since 2012, increasing global sea levels by 0.12 inch
Ice losses from Antarctica have tripled since 2012, increasing global sea levels by 0.12 inch (3 millimeters) in that timeframe…
DELAWARE ENVIRONMENT
Deadly species of hemlock recently found in Sussex County by DNREC
Native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, poison hemlock was introduced into the United States in the 1800s as…
Did you know these students cleanup Deemers Beach in New Castle every Saturday?
It's April and April 22nd is Earth Day, which is right around the corner, and there couldn't be a better…
One ton of plastic bags will be made into benches by Eco Plastic DNREC says
The benches will be placed throughout Delaware State Parks with informational plaques about the benches and Division’s Carry-in, Carry-Out Trash-Free…
How you can participate in the Christina River Watershed Cleanup
It's April and the Christina River Watershed cleanup is in action and looking for more volunteers within northern New Castle…
Dangerous Chemicals Released From Closed Solvay Polymer Facility
Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) leaked from the closed facility after community complaints led to investigation at the facility, according…
DELAWARE WEATHER
Two Hurricanes to hit the Gulf of Mexico at the same time this week
NEW ORLEANS (LA): As Gulf States prepare to experience not one Hurricane but two in the coming days, the Coast…
Friday nights storm leaves many without electric and more destructive damage
It was just Tuesday morning when Tropical Storm Isaias swept through Delaware and made history when a tornado touched down…
COMMUNITY & OPINION
Three of the City’s five swimming pools will open for the summer, Monday, June 21, 2021
WILMINGTON, DE (DNTV): Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and Parks and Recreation Director Ian Smith announced today that three of the…
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki responds to increased gun violence
"The City will continue to work with its criminal justice partners to ensure that those who are a threat to…
Heroes Among Us: 7-Year-Old boy saves younger sibling during Bear house fire
Christiana Fire Company was alerted about the house fire in the 200 block of Rice Drive in the Caravel Hunt…
Citizens speak out against city officials for lack of response to the gun violence epidemic
As the March For The Unheard Voices got underway at Rodney Square, many citizens speak out against the city's response…
Dover Police Accepting Donations for Holiday Heroes Program
The temperatures are dropping, days are shorter, and the leaves are changing which also means the holiday season is quickly…
LOCAL EVENTS
After a one year COVID-19 Pause, the Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood
After a one year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival returned to Rockwood…
Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week ends October 22nd in Wilmington
Brandywine Valley Restaurant Week has been a high-profile event for fine dining in the Brandywine Valley for seven years. WILMINGTON…
City of Wilmington To Host Socially Distanced Movie Series in City Parks
“We hope this pilot outdoor movie series will be a welcome break for children and their families, many of whom…
“Dinning on Delaware” kicks off today along Delaware Avenue in Wilmington
Participating restaurants include Catherine Rooney's Irish Pub & Restaurant, Trolley Tap House, Island Fin Poke, Gianni's Pizza, Cafe Verdi, Kelly's…
Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Cancels 2020 Summer Concert Series
Due to the continuing mandates in place to limit large gatherings and ensure the safety of the public and the…
LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT
All About Wilmington’s Curbside Dinning and Dinning on Delaware
“When we began ‘Curbside Wilmington’ in June, in partnership with Downtown Visions and The Committee of 100, we hoped the…
OperaDelaware brings pop-up opera to Wilmington city community
Like many arts organizations, OperaDelaware’s season was cut short by the Covid-19 pandemic, so join the Drive-Through-Aria on July 16th…
How you can watch the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival amid covid-19
The 33rd Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival kicks off tomorrow, Wednesday, June 24, featuring music from 80 local performers who…
New Drive-In Concert Series – Concerts By Car coming to Wilmington July 3rd
Live music will also return to Wilmington with The Rock Orchestra on Friday, July 3; tickets on sale tomorrow Wilmington…
City of Rehoboth to remove some barricades for outdoor dinning
Rehoboth Beach have removed jersey barricades that was designed to allow for outdoor dinning amid the pandemic, opening up 130…
TRAFFIC
DELAWARE TECHNOLOGY
Delmarva Power launches “Paint the tank” contest for high school students
Eco-art contest offers New Castle County students $5,000 scholarship and opportunity to have artwork memorialized on Wilmington landmark. NEWARK (DE):…
Two high-tech companies are taking their business to the next level
Assistance from the state Division of Small Business, Development & Tourism is helping STF Technologies and TrafficCast take their businesses…
Recreational DRONES and what you need to know about the legal stuff
Video Source: Epic Drones On Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the US Open, a man was arrested for flying a…
