Delaware
Morning Headlines: Flagship Wawa Closes; Locals Mourn
Okay, that’s not true. Though the Greater Philadelphia area is taking this harder than James Garner’s death (RIP, Rockford), I doubt there’ll be a candlelight […]
Delaware Casino Bailout Stinks
Something stinks in Delaware and it’s not just the horseshoe crabs decaying on the beaches of the Delaware Bay. It is the bailout of […]
On the Market: Painter’s Folly, Former Home of Howard Pyle
Vincent van Gogh once wrote to his brother that he was struck “dumb with admiration” by Howard Pyle’s illustrations in Harper’s Monthly. Unsurprisingly, Pyle rose […]
President Obama Appears in Wilmington
“Let’s build some bridges. Let’s build some roads. Now I’m gonna sign my memorandum.” This is how Barack Obama ended his speech today in Wilmington, […]
Couple Arrested for Sex on Roof of Chipotle Restaurant
Two Delaware residents were arrested for having sex on top of a Chipotle in Newark. The police went to the East Main Street Chipotle around […]
University of Delaware Cancels Plans for Natural Gas Plant on Campus
The University of Delaware killed a state-backed plan for a natural gas plant on its campus after outcry from students, the faculty senate and neighbors […]
Transit Roundup: Fans at PATCO Stops, Delaware SEPTA Petition and More
There’s so much tiny little transit news today I’m compiling it all into one post. Let’s do this, people. PATCO Will Soon Have Fans No, […]
Part of Shuttered I-495 Bridge Could Open Early
The Delaware Department of Transportation said Wednesday that part of the I-495 bridge could open early, perhaps before Labor Day. Previous projections put the bridge […]
The I-495 Debacle: Who Approved the Dirt That Broke the Bridge?
The blame game continues in Delaware as investigators try to figure out who broke the I-495 Bridge. And at least one Delaware official is calling for […]
Delaware to Allow Beer Sales at Movie Theaters
Vincent: But you know what the funniest thing about Delaware is? Jules: What?
Dogfish Brewing Opens Its Own Inn
Dogfish Head Brewery has set an opening date for their first inn: July 1st. The Dogfish Inn in Lewes, Delaware will include 15 rooms and one […]
Work on Shuttered I-495 Bridge ‘Rapidly Moving Ahead’
The Delaware Department of Transportation released an optimistic update on the repair effort for the closed I-495 bridge. Saying it was “rapidly moving ahead,” […]
Dream Delaware Senate Race: Coons Vs. Castle
When did compromise become a dirty word in politics? This country was founded on compromise. The United States Constitution is the result of a vociferous […]
I-495 Expected To Be Closed at Least Till Labor Day
The I-495 bridge over the Christina River in Delaware could be partially re-opened by Labor Day, officials say, but it will take a summer of […]
Delaware Teen Apparently Bitten by a Shark
We are so grateful that a 16-year-old Delmar teenager survived an apparent shark attack on Monday — he got a gash on the forearm — […]