Most popular baby names for Pennsylvania, NJ and Delaware revealed

The Social Security Administration has released its official baby name data. Here are the top picks for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

Fire destroys historic church in Wilmington just hours before worship services

A beloved and historic church in New Castle County went up in flames early Sunday morning, leaving the local congregation and surrounding neighborhood in shock.

Man in custody following barricade incident at Wilmington Wawa

A 36-year-old man is in custody after Delaware State Police say he barricaded two coworkers inside a manager’s office and set a fire at a Wawa on Limestone Road in Wilmington Saturday night.

Crash involving pedestrian closes Valley Road in Hockessin: police

New Castle County police are responding to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Valley Road in Hockessin, resulting in road closures.

Operation Coast to Coast: human trafficking crackdown targets two New Castle County spas

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police took part in Operation Coast to Coast, a major anti-human trafficking effort involving more than 250 law enforcement agencies across 30 states, according to a press release.

Wilmington crash brings down power lines, causes gas leak

The driver of an SUV ran off after a crash in Wilmington sent the car rolling, damaging several homes, bringing down power lines, and ripping open gas lines.

2 people walking in Delaware woods stumble upon 14,000 bags of fentanyl: police

Police say two people were walking through a wooded area in New Castle County when they stumbled upon two grocery bags full of more than 14,000 bags of fentanyl. 

1 dead, 1 injured after grain tank accident at Delaware farm

A deadly grain tank accident in Delaware left one man dead and another injured after both became trapped while working inside.

When is the deadline to register for the Delaware primary?

Voters in Delaware who want to take part in the state’s 2026 primary must register by Saturday, August 22.

Scam texts claim unpaid violations, Delaware DMV urges caution

The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning residents about a new phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the DMV.

Wilmington man, 19, charged with 25 felonies for possessing child sexual abuse material

Logan Albright, a 19-year-old from Wilmington, has been charged with 25 felony counts related to child sexual abuse material following an investigation by New Castle County Police.

2 injured, including 1 teen, in Wilmington shooting, both in critical condition

Two males were hospitalized after a Saturday evening shooting in the area of East 24th and Lamotte Streets, the Wilmington Police Department reported.

Delaware man accused of threatening students with gun near Claymont Elementary School

Police arrested a 31-year-old man after he allegedly threatened two students with a gun near Claymont Elementary School on Wednesday morning, according to the Delaware State Police.

Human skull found near creek in Delaware

Officials are trying to identify a human skull and other remains found last month near a creek in a wooded area in Delaware.

2 killed, 2 critical after shooting in Wilmington: police

An investigation is underway after a deadly quadruple shooting occurred in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon.