Delaware County man says he regrets trying to poison his neighbor's dogs

BROOMALL, Pa. (WPVI) -- A Delaware County man accused of trying to silence his neighbor's dogs with poisonous meatballs is speaking out. Mark Nugent, 63, is on surveillance video throwing meatballs laced with rat poison into his neighbor's yard in …

Proposed Toll Hike in Delaware Draws Mixed Reactions from Drivers

DOVER, DE- A proposed toll increase in Delaware could soon cost drivers more to travel the state’s major highways — with out-of-state visitors facing the biggest hit. Under the Delaware Department of Transportation’s proposal, tolls would rise at four key …

Delaware Valley townships find staggering results after partnering with Bus Patrol

Several school districts in the Philadelphia region have partnered with Bus Patrol, a company that operates an AI-powered school bus safety program, and the results have shown a staggering number of violations by drivers in the Delaware Valley.

Miss Delaware 2025 and Miss Delaware’s Teen crowned in Newark

Hailey Mack of Ocean View and Avery Eileen Martinenza of Newark were crowned Miss Delaware 2025 and Miss Delaware’s Teen 2025.  The Miss Delaware Scholarship Organization’s annual competition, held Saturday night at the Independence School, highlighted …

Delaware releases first Statewide Disaster Housing Strategy

In a move to improve emergency preparedness and long-term recovery efforts, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has released the state’s first Disaster Housing Strategy, a framework aimed at guiding housing recovery in the aftermath of natural and …

Ball State students named Delaware County ambassadors 

MUNCIE, IN — Destination: Muncie has announced the appointment of two Ball State University students, Adam Schuler and Samuel Brumley, as the newest Delaware County ambassadors. As part of Ball State’s county ambassador program, these student …

Twisted Irons Craft Brewing to receive 2025 Shining Light Award from Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition

Twisted Irons Craft Brewing Company will be honored with the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s (DBCC) 2025 Shining Light Award for its outstanding support and advocacy in the fight against breast cancer. The award will be presented at a special …

Schultz: Delaware needs offshore wind energy

PHOTO COURTESY OF PEGGY SCHULTZ By Peggy Schultz Peggy Schultz of Newark is a facilitator for People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources. In December 2024, Sussex County Council faced a momentous decision: Approve a permit that would allow clean, renewable …

Delaware bill proposes tax hike on cigarettes, vapes and similar items

2024-25 Top 10 Moments of the Year: #8 Volleyball Completes Reverse Sweep Over Delaware Valley, 3-2

The FDU-Florham Devils Volleyball team achieved a dramatic comeback to earn their first MAC Freedom victory of the season by completing a reverse sweep over Delaware Valley, winning 3-2. After losing the first two sets, the Devils showcased resilience, …