Weather
Wilmington Firefighters Renew Efforts to Extinguish Smoldering Wood Chip Pile
Smoke from the persistent fire has affected nearby neighborhoods for months.
Wilmington Sees Slushy Snow as Warmer Weather Arrives
Snowfall totals fell short of predictions, leading to a quick meltdown.
Wilmington Braces for Blizzard as Snow Begins to Fall
Downtown Wilmington sees first flakes as Delaware prepares for major winter storm.
Sports
Wilmington takes 8-7 walk-off loss to Homewood-Flossmoor on opening day
Freshman McKenzie Weber hits 3-run walk-off homer to lift Vikings in season opener
Wilmington High teams ready for state tournament
Girls basketball, boys and girls hockey teams set to compete in playoffs
Wilmington Wildcats extend youth hockey winning streak
Bantam team has won 5 straight games despite having 2 contests canceled due to player conflicts.
Lifestyle
Mint & Needle Joins Houppette to Provide Aesthetic Care in Wilmington
A collaboration with Mint & Needle provides Houppette shoppers with aesthetic services like Botox, dermal fillers, and more.
Angelo's Pizzeria Brings Coveted Pies to Wilmington's DE.CO Food Hall
The top-rated Philadelphia pizzeria is replacing Pizzeria Bardea and will offer full pies as well as slices for the first time.
Wilmington Riverfront Celebrates 30 Years with Month of Giveaways
The Riverfront Development Corp. is hosting daily social media contests throughout March.
Crime
Delaware Teen Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Passenger killed, two others injured in Cecil County collision
Police Identify Man Killed in Wilmington Shooting
Darrin Mason, 29, was shot and killed in the city's Hedgeville neighborhood amid a rise in gun violence.
Man dies after shooting in Wilmington neighborhood
Police investigating fatal incident in Hedgeville area
Economics
U.S. Customs Agency Progresses on Tariff Refund System
Between 40% and 80% of $166 billion in illegal tariff payments to be refunded
Wilmington Apartment Rents Fall 8% Since January 2025
Median rent now $1,687, down from $1,842 a year earlier, according to Zumper data.
Economist warns recession risks masked under AI, wealth spending
Anirban Basu says AI growth and wealth concentration are hiding economic troubles for most Americans
