Photos from Delaware Park's animal races      

Freedom Stance and jockey Daniel Centeno win the sixth race of the day Friday, July 4, 2025, at Delaware Park in Newark, Del.Saquan Stimpson/Special To Delaware News JournalThe Safari Sprint parade features an ostrich race on July 4, 2025, at Delaware …

Water rescue reported on Delaware River near Williams Township, dispatchers say

Emergency responders were at a section of the Delaware River south of Easton for a water rescue Friday afternoon, Northampton County dispatch said. As of 4 p.m., the water rescue was still an “active incident,” Northampton County dispatch said. No …

Sober Rides Program Returns for Independence Day in Delaware

DOVER, DE- As Delawareans celebrate the Fourth of July with cookouts, fireworks, and family gatherings, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety is working to keep impaired drivers off the roads through its relaunched Sober Rides program. The initiative, …

Who's running to replace Rep. Stell Parker Selby in Delaware's House?

4th of July celebrated across Delaware Valley

Recreational Water Advisory issued for Delaware's Rehoboth Beach due to high bacteria levels

Who's running to replace Rep. Stell Parker Selby in Delaware's House?

A special election will be held August 5th, 2025 to fill the Delaware House Representative District 20 seat vacated by Stell Parker Selby. Republican Nikki Miller and Democrat Alonna Berry are competing for the seat. The winner will serve the remainder of …

Advocate battles for Delaware's special needs children in schools

It's hard to find a more impactful advocate for special education in Delaware than Meedra Surrate.  Over more than 15 years, Surrate has been working to improve circumstances for students with disabilities and their families, as the executive director …

Why NJ senator wants to rename Delaware Bay, take Delaware land

A New Jersey state senator introduced bills to rename the Delaware Bay and claim tiny pieces of Delaware land. The bills are unlikely to pass due to Democratic control of the New Jersey Legislature. One expert suggests the bills are a political stunt meant …

Appo star wins preseason vote as best wide receiver in Delaware HS football

Congratulations to Jahsiear Rogers of Appoquinimink, who received the most votes in the Delaware Online preseason best wide receiver in Delaware high school football poll, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists. Rogers won an online vote over five …