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Apr 16, 2026

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Mob murder, open bar, Sunday afternoon

Step into a 1920s mafia murder, Newark moves to ban Airbnbs, Brandywine market could move to biweekly

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Lefty's Bowling Alley Opens July 9 in Newark

Apr 13, 2026

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Lefty's Bowling Alley Opens July 9 in Newark

Lefty's Alley & Eats coming to The Grove at Newark, Sprouts coming to Route 7 in Bear, City workers who met on a leaf truck retire together.

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Apr 9, 2026

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$238M Lottery Ticket Sold At Local Acme

Someone nearby is holding a $238M ticket, office to residential project planned in Wilmington, patriotic nightlife loop returns to Wilmington.

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Apr 6, 2026

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Longwood Sets Summer 2026 Lineup

Summer performances set at Longwood, SEPTA rail shutting down Saturday and Sunday, Bounce Pickleball's Riverfront run lasted less than a year.

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Apr 2, 2026

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Iron Hill Wilmington Is Reopening

Iron Hill to reopen in Wilmington, red light camera revenue in Delaware, Newark Arts Alliance exhibit now open.

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New Law Bans All Left Turns In New Castle County

Mar 30, 2026

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New Law Bans All Left Turns In New Castle County

Left turns now banned across New Castle County, Delaware gas prices nearing $4 per gallon, Delmarva Power rates set to increase this summer.

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Mar 26, 2026

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17% Property Tax Increase Proposed

Officials propose 17% tax increase, Delaware targets stablecoin regulation, Colin Quinn performing at The Grand.

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Mar 23, 2026

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Speed Camera Goes Live In Newark

Newark installs first speed camera, Easter Bunny Express back on the tracks, Wilmington Senior Center closes unexpectedly.

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Mar 19, 2026

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Newark Restaurant Week Starts Today

Newark Restaurants Offer 3 Course Deals, Newark considers alcohol tax, UDance 20th anniversary.

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Mar 16, 2026

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New Castle Market Becomes Concert Venue

New Castle grocery store hosts concerts, Concord Mall under contract for sale, Bill would ban credit card tip fees.

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Mar 12, 2026

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Wilmington's St. Paddy's Loop Is Back

St. Paddy's Loop returns to Wilmington, Ocean State Job Lot comes to New Castle, Maple Sugar Festival returns to Ashland.

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Mar 10, 2026

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March 31st. Don't Miss It

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Two New Plays Debut This Week In Northern Delaware

Mar 9, 2026

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Two New Plays Debut This Week In Northern Delaware

Ty Snook Foundation created for law enforcement families, Young Frankenstein and Madagascar hit Delaware stages, Wilmington DMV reopening Tuesday.

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North Wilmington Garden Center To Close After 55 Years

Mar 5, 2026

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North Wilmington Garden Center To Close After 55 Years

Longtime North Wilmington garden center announces closure, $50 million technology upgrade for county police, Delaware’s biggest giving day happening now.

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Several Delaware Stores Are Closing. Others Are Opening.

Mar 2, 2026

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Several Delaware Stores Are Closing. Others Are Opening.

Closures and grand openings across Northern Delaware, a rare blood moon is happening over Delaware, World Cup watch parties are coming to Newark.

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Kennett Winterfest Returns Saturday With 50 Breweries

Feb 26, 2026

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Kennett Winterfest Returns Saturday With 50 Breweries

Winter beer festival returns to Kennett Square, Nemours alerts public to measles exposure, wider alerts proposed for nearby building projects.

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Feb 23, 2026

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J.Crew Factory Coming to Pike Creek

Blizzard prompts statewide emergency declaration, J.Crew outlet set to open in Pike Creek, new musical and comedy open in Wilmington

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Feb 19, 2026

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Sip Your Way Through Chesapeake City

Explore Chesapeake City with drinks in hand, Sheetz could open just outside Delaware, the Bobbie called best budget meal.

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Feb 16, 2026

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Wilmington Beer Week Starts This Week

Beer Week events happening in Wilmington, local farm lets families raise chicks, local boy honored for stopping house fire

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Feb 12, 2026

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Secret Comedy Shows In Wilmington

Pop-up comedy nights announced for Newark and Wilmington, Incyte sells two Wilmington buildings, lodging tax increase rejected.

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Aging Lead Pipes Threaten Drinking Water Statewide

Feb 9, 2026

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Aging Lead Pipes Threaten Drinking Water Statewide

Lead contamination tied to aging pipes across Delaware, closed White Clay Creek golf course for sale at $3M, Plumpton Park Zoo celebrates endangered ape birth

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