Thousands of chicks left in Postal Service truck overwhelm a Delaware shelter

Thousands of chicks that spent three days in a U.S. Postal Service truck in early May have overwhelmed a Delaware animal shelter, frustrating the hatchery that had shipped them to various farms, the shelter and hatchery said. On May 2, the Delaware …

Public transportation options at the Delaware beaches this summer

With summer traffic and parking being what it is at the Delaware beaches, using public transportation is a no-brainer. Let someone else navigate Coastal Highway while you scroll on your phone. Get dropped off right at the boardwalk rather than parking …

Another Delaware beach town adopts youth curfew

Rehoboth Beach instituted a curfew for minors, prohibiting those under 18 from public spaces and businesses between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. without a parent or guardian. The decision follows a reported 110% increase in juvenile arrests over the past three years …

Community calendar for Delaware County, May 20, 2025, edition

Note: Email only to editor@delcotimes.com by Monday at noon. All notices will appear online. Print is based on a space-available basis. New listing “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia”: is the presentation by the Delaware County Office of Services for …

Op-ed: Delaware County should embrace solar energy before time runs out

Delaware County's delayed solar ordinance could force the state to rely on small nuclear plants, a priority for Indiana politicians. Indiana's manufacturing industry needs more energy than the state produces, leading to higher costs for consumers. …

Thousands of chicks left in USPS truck overwhelming Delaware shelter

A Delaware animal shelter is trying to care for and rehome thousands of chicks that survived being left in a postal service truck for three days. Trapped in a warm enclosure, without food and water, thousands died before they were discovered on May 2, CBS …

Delaware State alumnus becomes its Aviation Program director

Albany man pleads guilty to murder in Delaware Avenue shooting

Albany, NY (WRGB) — A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for a deadly shooting on Delaware Avenue. Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced that Jahmell Manso admitted in court to shooting at a vehicle during …

University of Delaware Fashion Grads Make Their Mark on the Industry

Newswise — One of the best measures of a college program is where their alums land after graduation and beyond. In addition to the impressive list of soon-to-be degree holders who have already landed excellent jobs, the University of Delaware's fashion …

Unemployment rate is up in Delaware

Delaware’s unemployment rate is higher in April. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate last month was at 3.9% up from 3.7% in March. It was also 3.7% in April 2024. The rate is still lower than the national number in April - 4.2%. The area unemployment …