Man Drowns In Delaware County Creek Over Weekend: Police

Posted Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 10:47 am ET|Updated Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 10:51 am ET CHADDS FORD, PA — A man died while swimming in a Delaware County creek this weekend, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Sergio Ayala-Vilchis, 21, died by drowning in …

Delaware County hosts free water safety event in Yeadon

Man drowns in Brandywine Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

A man drowned while swimming in the Brandywine Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, police said. The incident occurred on Sunday, July 20, around 11 a.m. Police said Sergio Ayala-Vilchis of Mexico was swimming in the Brandywine Creek near State Route 1 …

Testa Proposes Renaming of Delaware Bay

Republican State Sen. Michael Testa of Vineland, who represents the state’s first district, introduced a bill late last month proposing that the name of the Delaware Bay be changed to the Bay of New Jersey. He introduced a second bill suggesting that New …

Delaware firefighters deployed to combat Colorado wildfire

The firefighting crew began their mission July 20. (Photo courtesy of the Delaware Forest Service) A team of Delaware firefighters has been dispatched to Colorado to assist with efforts to contain the massive Turner Gulch wildfire, which has scorched more …

Delaware Drivers Travel the Farthest: New Study Ranks U.S. States by Average Miles Driven Per Vehicle

A new study from Jason Stone Injury Lawyers reveals that Delaware leads the nation in vehicle mileage, with drivers logging over 21,000 miles per registered vehicle in 2022, the highest of any state in the country. The findings are based on data from the U …

Beach patrol warns of surge in jellyfish sting reports along Delaware beaches

Beaches along Delaware's coastline are experiencing a stinging surge of jellyfish this summer. Beaches along Delaware's coastline are experiencing a stinging surge of jellyfish this summer. The Lewes Beach Patrol says it has responded to double the …

Meta investors settlement with Zuckerberg takes heat off Delaware

By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -A last-minute settlement between Meta Platforms shareholders and the company’s leadership last week ended an $8 billion trial and spared Mark Zuckerberg from testifying about alleged violations of Facebook users’ …

Proposed Delaware data center’s energy needs would dwarf all state households

Why Should Delaware Care? A massive data center project could bring well-paying jobs to Delaware and raise the profile of the state for tech projects, but it comes with significant energy needs. After recent issues with consumer energy pricing amid a …

Is it safe to go in Delaware waters? Yes, but there are sharks 

Fifty years ago, the first summer blockbuster made people wonder if it's safe to go in the water. "Jaws" was nightmare fuel for people who enjoyed going to the beach but wondered if the apex predator was lurking in the blue void. Fast forward …