Yorktown softball makes a statement with Delaware County title

Yorktown High School won the 2025 Delaware County softball tournament, defeating Wes-Del and Daleville in back-to-back run-rule victories. Freshman pitcher Olivia Jones had dominant performances in both games, combining with Hadlee Barnard for a no-hitter …

Delaware Symphony Orchestra taps Michelle Di Russo as first female music director

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The Delaware Symphony Orchestra is beginning a new era in its 120th season with a historic first. Michelle Di Russo has been named the …

Delaware adds transfer running back in football, guard in men's basketball

Fritsche scores 6 as Delaware Valley downs Governor Livingston -- Boys lacrosse recap

Will Fritsche scored six goals and added two assists to lead Delaware Valley past Governor Livingston, 13-7, in Berkeley Heights. The Terriers (9-6) ended a three-game losing streak as Justin Kollmer scored three goals and added an assist. Braydon Costello …

Delaware Valley defeats Gov. Livingston - Girls lacrosse recap

Meadow Testa recorded six goals and two assists for Delaware Valley in its 16-10 victory against Gov. Livingston in Alexandria. Delaware Valley (13-1) led 9-4 at halftime before outscoring Gov. Livingston 7-6 in the second half. Taylor Tavernite added five …

Delaware State Police investigate officer-involved shooting after stolen vehicle chase

DOVER, Del. - Four suspects in a stolen vehicle gave chase to Delaware State Police, resulting in one suspect being shot by a trooper, resulting in critical injuries, according to officials. What we know: A luxury SUV was reported stolen and traveling in …

2 rescued, 1 still missing after boat overturns in Delaware River: Officials

Two people were rescued from the Delaware River after a boat overturned in the waters near Trenton, New Jersey. Now, officials said crews are looking for one other person who is still missing. Officials said a small fishing boat with three people onboard …

Delaware advocates urge passage of inspector general bill as part of decadeslong fight for more government transparency

This year’s bill has Senate leadership of both parties as additional sponsors, but lacks the names of any of the House Democratic leadership. House Minority Leader Tim Dukes is on the bill. An obstacle to its passage, leaders in both chambers say, is the …

DBF’s Mace attains professional engineer license in Delaware

Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. announced civil engineer Brandon P. Mace, PE, is an officially a licensed engineer in Delaware following his successful completion of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying Exam administered by the …

9 dangerous animals in Delaware. Some may surprise you

As the weather keeps getting nicer, it's time to get outside and enjoy late spring and summer. However, there are more than a few things you need to be on the watch for as you go hiking or camping in the First State. Delaware has some dangerous …