1+ day, 29+ min ago (240+ words) 93.7 WSTW'is the'Delaware Valley's NEW Home for the Holidays Delaware concluded its first season of FBS play with a 6-6 record, 4-4 in Conference USA. Under normal conditions, six wins would qualify the Hens to play in a post-season bowl game. But because this is UD's first season in the Bowl Subdivision, Delaware is ineligible this year - unless not enough schools have won six games to qualify for all the bowl slots. That scenario played out later Saturday, when Alabama defeated 5-7 Auburn, meaning one final bowl slot opened for the Blue Hens. Minicucci completed 24 of 38 passes for 311 yards. His three passing touchdowns give him 22 for the season. UTEP quarterback Skylar Locklear threw five interceptions, two of which were hauled in by Mysonne Pollard. Locklear threw for 338 yards and had four TD passes. Kyre Duplessis had 104 receiving yards for Delaware and Wondame Davis Jr....

2+ day, 12+ hour ago (270+ words) The Wilmington Jaycees Christmas Parade is returning to Downtown Wilmington on Saturday, November 30th, bringing holiday cheer, community spirit, and several festive traditions to Market Street. The parade begins at 11 a.m. 2022 Wilmington Jaycees Christmas Parade This year marks the 59th annual celebration, and longtime favorites are set to return. Attendees can expect performances from marching and string bands, colorful floats, community organizations, and an appearance from Santa Claus. Local celebrities are also expected to attend, continuing a tradition that has included notable names in past years'such as actress and Ursuline Academy graduate Aubrey Plaza. Children will have the chance to hand their Christmas wish lists to Santa's elves along the parade route. JCI Wilmington says any child who includes their name and address will receive a letter back from Santa in December. Cab Calloway Marching Band Street parking will be free, and parking…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago (249+ words) Weekend visitors to Newark will get to enjoy free parking for a month starting on December 20, 2025. Newark's on-street and off-street parking meters will be turned off on Saturdays, Sundays, City Holidays, and December 31 from December 20, 2025-Monday, January 19, 2026 following a unanimous vote of council. Regular rates will be in effect on weekdays, except for the city holidays. The shift comes a year after Newark ran a pilot program using Sunday-Tuesday as free parking days, but the city saw $7,000 less in revenue from the 2023-2024 holiday season, when they were initially projecting a $18,631 increase. In 2023-2024, Newark cut parking rates in half during the holiday season. Newark Planning Director Bensley could council they're hopeful that after several trials that the free weekend parking plan can become a holiday season tradition in Newark. "This would be a more permanent item moving forward so that we…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago (263+ words) Santa Claus rides on an AETNA Fire Company truck during the 2022 Santa Run The Newark-based Aetna Fire Company will not hold their annual "Santa Runs" this holiday season, after they said they've received a series of complaints. According to a post on social media, Aetna said an increased amount of calls for service has led to the postponement or cancelation of several stops on the tour, often at the last minute. "While we understand the disappointment of adults and children that had adjusted their plans to greet Santa on a fire truck, our response to requests for emergency assistance will always be our priority," Aetna said in the statement. Aetna said they are hoping to still hold one or more events with Santa at one of their fire stations, although any dates or times are not immediately known. There were…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (492+ words) Officials identified the three men who were killed after a state police chase ended in a crash in Chester County, Pennsylvania, last week. The incident unfolded around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, police said. According to police, troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police Avondale Station attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle after observing multiple traffic violations in the area of East 3rd Street and Garner Drive in New Garden Township. Police said the vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit started. Soon after, the fleeing vehicle crashed, and the three men inside the car were killed. Pennsylvania State Police later identified the three men as Devon Hargraves, 35, Gershad Andre, 33, and Larry Wilmer, 36, all of Wilmington. No troopers were injured in this incident, police said. The vehicle the officers were pursuing was totaled entirely on the side of the road in…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago (286+ words) Leaders of various faiths took part in a procession through downtown Wilmington Monday to raise concern about what they called "continued policy violence." Their message to leaders: your policies are causing harm. What was called a Moral Monday march began at Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew and made its way to the Louis L. Redding City County Building for a prayer service. It was organized by the Delaware Poor People's Campaign and Repairers of the Breach." (speaking in the video: Hanover Presbyterian Church pastor Rev. Dr. Stephanie Graham Walker; United Church of Christ pastor retired Michael Lonergan; New Ark United Church of Christ pastor Rev. Cynthia Robinson; Anthony Jones) In her opening prayer, Rev. Dr. Stephanie Graham Walker of Hanover Presbyterian Church said "breathe courage and endurance into every faith leader today and to every person who is joining…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago (92+ words) The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) will begin its annual auction of low digit surf fishing plates starting Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Among the plates up for bidding are numbers 48 and 89, which are available only to vehicles registered in Delaware. Minimum bid on those, and twelve other low number, and choice number tags, begins at $250. Bidding at usgovbid.com continues until December 11th. Proceeds from the auction benefit Delaware state parks. Sponsored by AARP Delaware & Patria Wealth Group Sponsored by Mr. Electric - Mr. Rooter...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago (254+ words) The Delaware Department of Labor announced a notable increase in the number of medical providers participating in the state's workers' compensation system, crediting the recent passage of Senate Bill 164 for the improvement. "This critical reform expands the number of providers willing to accept and treat workers' compensation patients," said Delaware Department of Labor Secretary LaKresha Moultrie. "I'm encouraged to see this legislation delivering immediate results and improving access to high-quality care for Delaware's workforce." SB164 was sponsored by State Sen. Jack Walsh and State Rep. Ed Osienski. Walsh emphasized the importance of restoring balance in the system to ensure both workers and providers are supported. "For years, I've worked to make sure Delaware's workforce has the fair treatment and access to care they deserve when they're injured on the job. SB 164 is about restoring that balance " ensuring workers' compensation system supports…...

1+ week, 8+ hour ago (221+ words) The Delaware State Police are advising people who attempted to purchase a handgun before Nov 16 but experienced delays must now get a permit to purchase. The only exception to this new rule is for individuals who already have their concealed carry license. How to apply for a permit People affected by the change must apply through the Delaware Permit to Purchase Portal. Instructions for applying are available on the portal, and paper applications can be picked up at any Delaware State Police troop. For further assistance, the State Bureau of Identification can be contacted through the following: Phone: (302) 741-2800 (Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Many gun owners are exempt from portions of the new law, including those in law enforcement and NRA instructors. The law has faced criticism from gun rights advocates. The Delaware State Sportsmen's Association has sued the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (182+ words) A Newark townhouse fire sent an adult and a child to the hospital Friday night. Crews from Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company and several other departments were sent to the unit block of Martine Court in the Drummond Ridge Townhouses around 6:10 p.m. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke inside a 3-story townhouse,with signs of an extinguished fire in the dining room after some items that were burning in the kitchen were moved to the dining room--in addition, initial reports to the New Castle County 911 Center said someone in the townhouse had been burned, came outside and went back in. One adult and one child were treated at the scene by New Castle County Paramedics and taken by ambulance to Christiana Hospital. Two other victims were evaluated at the scene for smoke inhalation, but refused medical treatment and hospitalization....