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 lawmakers approve PFAS water testing legislation

Delaware lawmakers unanimously passed a bill Monday aimed at addressing the presence of PFAS chemicals in public drinking water. Senate Bill 72 mandates that water providers in the state begin testing for PFAS in 2026 and work toward reducing...

Delaware County church services: July 4, 2025, edition

Note: Emailed entries only to editor@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. Weekly listing Unitarian Universalist Church of Delaware County: 145 W. Rose Tree Road, Media, Sunday at 10 am. We don’t talk much about the “in-between times” in our lives,...

Delaware County church-related events: July 4, 2025

New entries Upland Baptist Church: 325 Main St., Upland. Are you interested in learning more about the Bible? Would you like to learn with a group of people? Do you sometimes feel like other people know more than you do? If you answered yes to any...

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

4th of July celebrated across Delaware Valley

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...

Delaware Lottery Play 3 Day, Play 3 Night winning numbers for July 3, 2025

The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Thursday, July 3, 2025 results for each game: Winning Play 3 numbers from July 3 drawing Day: 0-7-0 Night: 5-4-4 Check Play 3 payouts and previous...

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...

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Delaware County in week ending June 28

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County...

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Delaware County in week ending June 28

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County selling...

Delaware audit reveals 'persistent gaps' likely in teacher licensing

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Delaware County in week ending June 28?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Delaware County selling...

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...

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Delaware County in week ending June 28

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Delaware County...

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...

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...

Delaware Kidney Walk returning to Cape Henlopen State Park on Sept. 21

Families each year take part in the Kidney Walks in Lewes and Salisbury. Coastal Point | Submitted The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware (NKFMDDE) will hold its 17th annual Delaware Kidney Walk, Sunday, Sept. 21, at Cape...

Food assistance use in Delaware County: Down 35.7% since 2015

Sarah Reisetter, Chief of Compliance of the Iowa Health u0026 Human Services | LinkedInSarah Reisetter, Chief of Compliance of the Iowa Health u0026 Human Services | LinkedIn Delaware County saw a 35.7% decrease in the number of residents relying...