University of Delaware President Assanis to step down

Dennis Assanis, the President of the University of Delaware since 2016, has announced he will step down effective June 30, 2025. "My wife, Eleni, and I are so grateful to everyone in the University of Delaware community, whom it has been my distinct …

Delaware County restaurant inspections: Rodent droppings in the kitchen; 1 spot inspected twice

Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at eight of 10 restaurants visited: Madison Grille, 301 E. 12th St., Chester: •  …

When is the last day of school in Delaware districts?

You're already thinking about it. Is that summer camp lined up? Do you have any beach weekends planned? Are you ready for your tiniest students to be free from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.? Because school is almost out. And children will soon have nothing but the …

Today in Delaware County history, May 5

100 Years Ago, 1925: Fire destroyed a good-sized chicken coop in a yard at the rear of 623 Upland St. about 8.30 o’clock last night. A pedestrian who discovered the blaze, which threatened to communicate to a nearby stable, turned in an alarm from Box 123 …

Officer struck by vehicle in Darby, Delaware County

A police officer in Delaware County was hit by a vehicle, but is expected to be okay. DARBY, Pa. (WPVI) -- A police officer in Delaware County was hit by a vehicle, but is expected to be okay. It happened on the 800 block of Main Street in Darby Borough, …

Great Delaware Kite Festival is fun for frequent flyers

Bill Shull has been covering Lewes for the Cape Gazette since 2023. He comes to the world of print journalism after 40 years in TV news. Bill has worked in his hometown of Philadelphia, as well as Atlanta and Washington, D.C. He came to Lewes in 2014 to …

Delaware charter school lands $100K, national title in STEM

Three-run fifth, solid defense power Saint Mark’s High School softball past Delaware Military Academy: Photo gallery

MILLTOWN – Saint Mark’s broke open a defensive-minded softball battle against Delaware Military with three fifth-inning runs in a 4-1 win on a busy May 3 at Saint Mark’s. The game was the final of three Spartans athletic contests on campus that afternoon, …

NY weather update: Flash flood warning for Delaware County Sunday night due to significant rainfall

The warning was in place for Delaware County. "Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat at this time. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," states the National Weather Service. Breaking down weather …

Dover Days 2025 celebrates history and heritage of Delaware's capital 

The Wheelmen ride antique bicycles in the Dover Days parade May 3, 2025 on State Street at Loockerman Street.Ben Mace, Delaware News JournalDelaware Gov. Matt Meyer and his family ride in a horse-drawn carriage on State Street in the Dover Days parade May …