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Wienermobile rolls into Delaware with Lewes native at the wheel
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (178+ words) The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is making a stop in Delaware, driven by a hometown Hotdogger with local roots. Maggie Dawson, known as "Meatloaf Maggie," is behind the wheel of the iconic 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels as it visits locations…...
Wilmington says they've spent over $1.1 million removing snow following winter storm
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (311+ words) A front-end loader acts as a plow on a Wilmington street following a January 2026 winter storm The City of Wilmington says the bills are adding up as they continue to remove snow following January's winter storm. According to the city,…...
Wilmington creates citywide Office of Community Safety
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (233+ words) A citywide Office of Community Safety is being created in Wilmington, with a director, according to Mayor John Carney and Police Chief Wilfredo Campos. The Director of Community Safety will serve as a senior-level advisor to the Mayor and will…...
VIDEO | How will Wilmington celebrate the nation's semiquincentennial?
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (215+ words) Wilmington's role in the founding of our nation will be celebrated during several events in 2026 that were announced Tuesday at the Delaware Historical Society. An expanded Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and'boxing on Rodney Square are among the activities planned in…...
City of Wilmington to resume snow removal Monday
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (119+ words) Snow removal operations in the City of Wilmington will get underway again Monday after a weekend pause. The city announced that the pause went into effect because crews had been working in extremely ... Snow removal operations in the City of…...
Wilmington could experience its coldest night in 30 years Friday night
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (263+ words) An icy Christina River at the William J. Winchester Bridge The peak of the week-long Arctic blast could hit this evening, as there is a chance Wilmington could hit negative degrees for the first time in over 32 years. Wilmington's records are…...
Gov. Meyer signs executive order to advance “smart growth” in Delaware
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (218+ words) Governor Matt Meyer spoke with reporters at the Carvel State Office Building in Wilmington Tuesday July 8th, 2025 Delaware is updating the way it plans for growth under a new executive order from Governor Matt Meyer. On Friday, Jan. 30, Meyer signed Executive…...
Snow still a possibility, coastal flooding, high winds expected, as nor'easter grazes Delaware this weekend
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (284+ words) Projected Snowfall Map - Issued January 29, 2026 It still appears that the Delaware beaches could see at least a plowable snow from a nor'easter that will form off the Southeast coast Saturday night. WDEL Meteorologist John Conway said Sussex County will likely…...
Wilmington getting creative as frustration mounts over snow removal process
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (460+ words) Bulldozers being used to help remove snow from Wilmington following a 2026 snowstorm Five days after the biggest winter storm to hit Wilmington in a decade, Wilmington Public Works crews still have a lot of work to finish. Many streets in…...
Delaware lawmakers consider electric bill rebates tied to energy program
1+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) A Republican state senator has introduced updated legislation that would direct a portion of revenue from a regional climate program back to Delaware electric customers through bill rebates. Sen. Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) introduced Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 64, which…...