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Art Wilson of Clayton is in his first parade. He was proud to show off his dune buggy. The shark was autographed by Bruce Meyers, the creator of the dune buggy. (John Mussoni/WHYY)

Hummers parade kicks off haphazard new year in Middletown

Jack Schreppler said he was pleased with the “disorganization” of the 2019 Hummers parade. He should know what works and what doesn’t.

5 years ago

Four people are charged with murder, kidnapping and other crimes in the February 2017 riot at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. (WHYY)

Courts & Law

Inmate charged in 2017 Delaware prison riot dies

Kelly Gibbs, one of the 18 inmates charged in connection with the February 2017 prison riot at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, Delaware, has died.

5 years ago

Most of the balloons remained grounded and only participated in the televised part of the parade. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)

Arts & Entertainment

The cold can’t stop the Philadelphia tradition of the Thanksgiving Day Parade

The fact that the Thanksgiving Day Parade felt more like the bitter cold Mummers Day Parade didn't stop Alexis McCormick and her family.

5 years ago

Delaware coach Tubby Raymond is hoisted onto the shoulders of his players after becoming the ninth college football coach to reach 300 wins, after Delaware beat Richmond 10-6 in Newark, Del., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001. Raymond died this week at the age of 92. (William Bretzger/AP Photo)

Community

Beloved University of Delaware football coach Tubby Raymond dies at 92

Harold “Tubby” Raymond, one of the most successful and revered coaches in the University of Delaware football history has died after a brief illness at the age of 92.

6 years ago

Two days late, but lawmakers, governor hail Delaware way for producing fiscal year 2018 budget

Delaware has a new $4.1 billion dollar budget. Governor John Carney signed it at 1:16am Monday. There was no hike in the personal income ...

6 years ago

Delaware push for recreation pot goes to study committee

As Delaware lawmakers return to Dover Sunday for an unprecedented post-June 30th budget session, the idea of recreational pot as a revenu ...

6 years ago

Close up of 'unemployment' dictionary entry (photo via bigstock)

Delaware unemployment rate ticks up slightly in January

Delaware’s jobless rate rose slightly in January to 4.4%. The December rate was 4.3%. The numbers are shared between t ...

7 years ago

It’s official: Joe Biden sets up connections with University of Delaware and University of Pennsylvania

Former Vice President Joe Biden will have a connection to both the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania as a part of ...

7 years ago

Tropical Storm Hermine passed by the Delaware Coast over Labor Day Weekend bringing wind, rain and high surf with dangerous rip currents, which had the beach totally closed on Saturday after Lifeguards went on duty. Sunday brought a sunny and windy day with rough surf, however the beach was open but the water red flagged for swimming. Beach Erosion occurred as the pounding surf continues to roll up the beach during high tide. Crowds were noticeably down as the storm churned up and out to sea. (Chuck Snyder for NewsWorks)

Hermine’s impact on Delaware beaches: powerful surf, beach erosion, great pictures

Heavy surf and some minor beach erosion will be the lasting memory of Tropical Storm Hermine on the Delaware beaches this Labor Day weeke ...

7 years ago

PBS, WHYY correspondents reflect on RNC; get ready for DNC [video]

At a Union League event Saturday night NewsWorks blogger Dick Polman, WHYY senior reporter Dave Davies, and PBS NewsHour’s Gwe ...

7 years ago

Clean up has started even as flood waters still remain on the streets in Bethany Beach from the Winter Storm that came throughout the Coastal area on Friday & Saturday & Sunday, January 22-24.Delaware Gov. Jack Markell visited the area with U.S. Senator Tom Carper and other State Officials to view the damage and dune breeches. (Chuck Snyder/for NewsWorks)

Delaware beach restoration saved many areas from bigger destruction during blizzard

Delaware officials believe they can start to rebuild beaches hit hard by the Blizzard of 2016 as early as the end of the week. Gov ...

8 years ago

Sunday morning January 24th high tide at Rehoboth Beach showed a massive loss of the dune line, severe beach erosion along with boardwalk damage on the north end near the Henlopen Hotel. Crews were out cleaning up also as the tide though not as high as yesterday, still came up the beach. (Chuck Snyder/for NewsWorks)

Delaware Blizzard: beach erosion, flooding a major concern [photos]

Sections of the Delaware Coastal Highway remained closed into Sunday afternoon. Lewes reported high tide flooding marks not seen since Ma ...

8 years ago

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