Does Delaware law let you park in front of a neighbor's house?

In Delaware, parking in front of a neighbor's house on a public street is legal, but generally discouraged as a courtesy. Exceptions include designated parking in HOA communities and restrictions near driveways, sidewalks, or fire hydrants. …

How prevalent is gun violence in Delaware? This database tracks shootings

Each time police in Delaware report a shooting, Delaware Online/The News Journal logs it. Our practice began in 2017, as there was − and continues to be − no public database. As of late June 2025, more than 1,500 shootings had been recorded. The data …

1,300 Delaware Electric Cooperative customers without power June 29

War of words erupts on East Coast as locals propose renaming Delaware Bay... inspired by Trump's Gulf of America

An all-out war of words has erupted on the East Coast after a New Jersey state lawmaker announced he plans to rename the Delaware Bay to 'The Bay of New Jersey' - echoing Donald Trump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.  Republican state Sen. …

Two-vehicle crash leaves woman dead in Delaware County

Your guide to Fourth of July fireworks, activities at the Delaware beaches

The Fourth of July is the height of summer at the Delaware beaches, with people packing the beach towns night and day for celebrations. There are fireworks galore, all of which you can watch from your beach blanket. There are parades, live music, games and …

82-year-old woman killed in crash in Delaware County

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An 82-year-old woman was killed in a fatal crash early Saturday evening on US 36 in Scioto Township. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a gray Buick, driven by a 17-year-old, was traveling eastbound on U.S. 36 when it …

82-year-old woman killed in crash in Delaware County

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — An 82-year-old woman was killed in a fatal crash early Saturday evening on US 36 in Scioto Township. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a gray Buick, driven by a 17-year-old, was traveling eastbound on U.S. 36 when it …

Delaware HPC approves micro-retail shop

BoDurtha’s Plant Parlor is located at 24 E. Winter St. (rear of the Strand Theatre building) in downtown Delaware. The business is set to open July 2. Joshua Keeran | The Gazette A micro-retail shop has received a certificate of appropriateness from the …

Fate of the weather gods? How a door at University of Delaware led Jay Grymes to Baton Rouge

Looking back now, Jay Grymes realizes his fate was subject to forces beyond his control. Maybe it was the weather gods, who obviously didn't care that weather wasn't his particular interest — a strange fact about someone who would eventually be …