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Newly renamed Sprinturf Performance Park combines state investment and BPG Sports management as Delaware looks to attract more regional and national tournaments NEW CASTLE, Del. — For generations of Delaware soccer players and families, it has simply been Kirkwood. Now, a $10 million investment is transforming the longtime youth sports complex south of New Castle into a centerpiece of Delaware’s ... Read More
Even though Republicans outnumber them, one in three Sussex Democrats has already voted, with Sussex Republicans next highest at nearly one in four. (Numbers reflect votes cast as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Early voting continues through Sunday, Nov. 1.) DOVER, Del. — One in three registered Democrats in Sussex County had already voted by Wednesday, the highest ... Read More
The Delaware Blue Coats will start their 2026-2027 season with two home games on November 6 and 7, during the NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament. WILMINGTON, Del — The NBA season has just begun and, for many fans in Delaware who support the Philadelphia 76ers, it’s shaping up as an exciting year. Lebron James and Jaylen Brown joined the ... Read More
University of Delaware professor Willett Kempton helped pioneer vehicle-to-grid technology nearly 30 years ago. Now Ford says a UD-developed communications standard is part of its new affordable electric truck platform. NEWARK, Del. — Technology developed at the University of Delaware is playing a role in Ford Motor Co.’s effort to bring bidirectional power — the ability for an electric vehicle ... Read More
Tonight’s Board Matters discussion will examine the Science of Reading, student data and how school boards can turn research into action WILMINGTON, Del. — Improving Delaware students’ reading skills will require more than changes inside individual classrooms, according to First State Educate, which is putting a spotlight Wednesday night on the role school boards can play in strengthening literacy outcomes. ... Read More
Joanna Champney receives organization’s highest award as Delaware records sharp decline in overdose deaths NEWARK, Del. — Delaware’s progress in reducing fatal drug overdoses — and the people working on the front lines of addiction treatment, recovery and prevention — took center stage as atTAcK addiction honored community leaders at its 11th annual Be a Hero Gala. About 240 people ... Read More
The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens (4-4, 2-2 CUSA) defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (3-5, 2-2 CUSA), 35-21, on October 27, ending their seven game road losing streak. The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers combined for 631 yards of total offense and 49 total points in the first half of their game, Tuesday ... Read More
Photo: Among the evening’s featured speakers was Dashaun Howell, an alumnus of UrbanPromise’s after-school camps and StreetLeader program. Image created on 10/27 using AI. Annual gathering draws 440 supporters as alumni and volunteers demonstrate how mentoring, education and faith-based programs can shape lives beyond the classroom. WILMINGTON, Del. — UrbanPromise Wilmington used its annual banquet last week to celebrate ... Read More
As medical advances help more Americans survive cancer and heart disease, Delaware Alzheimer’s advocates call for greater attention to a disease that remains incurable. By George D. Rotsch, Delaware LIVE News WILMINGTON, Del. — As medical advances help more Americans survive cancer and heart disease, another major health challenge continues to confront families across Delaware: Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and ... Read More
The Delaware State Police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that occurred Tuesday morning in Felton. On October 27, 2026, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling westbound […] The post State Police Investigating Single-Vehicle Fatal Crash in Felton appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
Anniversary season celebrates six decades of community music with collaborations connecting the orchestra to musicians, students and audiences across Delaware NEWARK, Del. — The Newark Symphony Orchestra opened its 60th-anniversary season Sunday with a program that paired some of classical music’s best-known composers with musicians from the University of Delaware and a nationally recognized guest oboist. The Oct. 25 ... Read More
Music with a Mission continues its tradition of combining musical performances with charitable giving as Newark Symphony Orchestra marks the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. NEWARK, Del. — Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, a Delaware composer and a nonprofit organization built around the power of music are bringing the community together to remember those lost, honor those ... Read More
More than 600 Milford students face an uncertain return after Sunday’s three-alarm fire, while investigators work to determine the cause and the district develops a longer-term education plan. MILFORD — The fallout from a major fire at Lulu M. Ross Elementary School expanded Monday, with classes canceled for the entire week, neighboring Mispillion Elementary temporarily affected and election officials moving ... Read More
Public Advocate Jameson Tweedie says rising regional demand, higher grid costs, and uncertainty over new generation are pressuring Delaware consumers. By Delaware LIVE Staff DOVER, Del. — Delaware faces a growing challenge: finding enough affordable electricity to meet future demand while protecting residents and businesses from rising utility bills. New power plants, including natural-gas facilities, could be part of the ... Read More
Solid Earth Studio at 225 N. Market St. in downtown Wilmington offers pottery classes, workshops, and memberships for independent makers. Photo courtesy of Solid Earth Studio. New Market Street Ceramics Studio Invites Community to Log Off and Get Muddy WILMINGTON, Del. – A new ceramics studio in downtown Wilmington is inviting people to trade screen time for clay time, ... Read More
