Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
Good morning, Wilmington.
Former President Joe Biden addressed a Planned Parenthood fundraising gala at The Waterfall in Claymont on Sept.
24 — receiving the 2026 Sonia Schorr Sloan Service Award named for an early supporter as his impassioned words displayed the familiar expressive looks Delawareans know.
Camping for Coats will be held Saturday, Nov.
14 at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington to raise funds for winter coats for kids — the event runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes food and drinks as Sam's KIDS aims to supply 2,000 new coats.
Today on the ‘Beyond the Headlines’ podcast, new Deputy Editor Cannon Taylor discussed Spotlight Delaware’s launch of Arts + Culture coverage, detailing plans to share local arts, music, theater and food stories that will engage residents in creative local experiences.
Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced that Delaware joined a 44-state coalition in a $2.3M settlement over Labcorp's 2019 data breach plus Labcorp must now upgrade its information security and vendor risk management, with Delaware receiving $30,135.
Delaware awarded nearly $23 million to three local health centers at a press conference in Georgetown to boost modernization and preventative care ahead of looming Medicaid cuts - Westside Family Health Care received $11.3 million, Henrietta Johnson Medical Center $1.2 million, and La Red Health Center $10.1 million to upgrade services.
A storm has forced organizers to postpone the Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s from today to Saturday, Nov.
14 (to allow extra time for preparation), while the Wilmington walk remains set for Saturday, Oct. 31.
Town of Whitehall will hold its 11th annual VetFest later this month to offer mental health support and resources to veterans.
Organizers and community advocates say the event will honor service members and provide help during National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
A couple with du Pont family ties purchased the historic Inn at Montchanin Village and Krazy Kat's restaurant on Sept.
25 + they plan to renovate the property while keeping it open during work.
Today, Delaware State hosts winless Towson in a nonconference football game at Alumni Stadium at 6 p.m. Delaware State is looking to rebound after recent losses & Towson is aiming for its first win of the season.
Ronald Berry of Wilmington Friends was named Delaware Online Football Athlete of the Week on Sept.
25 after rushing 61 yards, catching a 28-yard touchdown, intercepting two passes and scoring a 97-yard return in a 34-6 win over Delmar. Votes for Week 3 remain open until Oct. 1.
Delaware’s Blue Hens will face Virginia today at Scott Stadium (6 p.m.) as the team hopes to build on past wins at Virginia and prepare for upcoming Conference USA games.
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