Let educators lead on reclaiming Delaware's reading capacity 

Lisa A. Lawson A Delaware superintendent criticizes an opinion piece about literacy scores, arguing that the author misrepresented data and lacks classroom experience. The superintendent highlights the importance of educators' voices in policy …

Ohio State football lands commitment from Delaware Hayes running back Favour Akih

Favour Akih, a four-star running back from Delaware Hayes High School, has committed to Ohio State following an official visit this weekend. “I’m beyond grateful for the Delaware community, my coaches, the entire staff, my family, and especially my …

Ohio State lands commitment from Delaware four-star RB Favour Akih

Favour Akih, a standout from Delaware, Ohio, had a successful junior season rushing for 1,653 yards and 21 touchdowns. He is ranked as the No. 166 overall prospect and No. 14 running back in the 2026 class. Favour Akih, a four-star running back from …

Nightlife fun for both adults and kids at Delaware beaches this summer 

Take a look at Delaware's finest proms

Brandywine High School students and their guests celebrate senior prom on May 16, 2025, at the DuPont Country Club in Rockland.Gee Johnson/Special To Delaware News JournalBrandywine High School students and their guests celebrate senior prom on May 16, …

Delaware FC Ospreys play to tie in home debut

Delaware FC's (from left) Emmett Shea, John Morell, Abul-Khayr Ogunsanya and Arturo McConnochie follow the ball in the first half of the Delaware FC Ospreys' 1-1 draw, June 7, 2025 at Abessinio Stadium. The Delaware FC is fielding its first team in …

How to celebrate Juneteenth in Delaware

Juneteenth is still weeks away, but celebrations are kicking off across Delaware. From parades and festivals to performances and historical tributes, communities throughout the First State are honoring the holiday with a full slate of events that reflect …

Delaware Grown farmers markets break records, look to make 2025 even bigger

The Delaware Department of Agriculture encouraged everyone to take part in Delaware Grown Week, declared by Gov. Matt Meyer as May 18-25, to help make 2025 another record-breaking year for Delaware farmers markets, surpassing last year’s sales of $4.5 …

PennDOT road work in Delaware County, week of June 8, 2025

U.S. 1 Intelligent Transportation System meeting PennDOT invites the Delaware County public to a live virtual public meeting on Wednesday, June 18, for the project to improve traffic operations and install Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) devices …

‘Politically viable’: Commission approves new framework for Delaware school funding formula as bigger decisions loom

Meyer issued a statement after the commission approved the recommendations and said headway is being made after decades of inaction. “While the work is far from done, the show of support tonight demonstrates that change is possible on this issue,” Meyer …