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Jea Street to Retire From New Castle County Council

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Jea Street is retiring from the New Castle County Council after more than 20 years on the body.

New Castle County Delaware DeskNov 8, 2026

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New Castle County police warn of missed-jury-duty scam

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New Castle County Police have warned residents about a scam involving claims that they missed jury duty.

New Castle County Delaware DeskNov 6, 2026

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New Castle County Council Pushes Back on Marijuana Zoning Law

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New Castle County Council has pushed back against a state law involving marijuana zoning, but the available details do not establish the council’s specific action.

New Castle County Delaware DeskNov 3, 2026

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Teen charged after shooting near University of Delaware

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Police say a teenager was charged after a shooting near the University of Delaware wounded the teen and five other people.

New Castle County Delaware DeskNov 3, 2026

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New Castle County school taxes set to rise at year end

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Property taxes for every New Castle County school district are set to increase at the end of the year.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 31, 2026

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School Choice Opens Monday; County Schools Plan November Open Houses

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School choice opens Monday as New Castle County schools prepare to hold open houses in November.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 31, 2026

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Lulu Ross fire closes Milford classes for a week

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A fire at Lulu Ross Elementary will close classes for a week, disrupt a neighboring campus and move the polling place.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 28, 2026

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New Castle County districts set year-end tax increases

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All New Castle County school districts are set to increase property taxes at the end of the year.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 23, 2026

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Kubin challenges Morrison for Delaware House District 27

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Kubin is challenging Morrison in the Delaware House District 27 race, which includes Glasgow and Bear.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 20, 2026

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Two Delaware teens arrested in rifle-lookalike prank

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Police arrested two teens after they carried objects that looked like rifles near Delaware homes during a late-night prank.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 15, 2026

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Teens charged after carrying gel bead guns door to door

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Two teens in Delaware face charges after carrying gel bead guns while knocking on doors, NBC10 Philadelphia reported.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 13, 2026

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Delaware AG clears officer in Newark-area standoff shooting

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The Delaware attorney general has cleared an officer who shot a suspect during a standoff in the Newark area.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 2, 2026

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Delaware DOJ Clears Officers in 2023 Home Invasion Shooting

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The Delaware Department of Justice found New Castle County officers justified in a shooting during a 2023 home invasion.

New Castle County Delaware DeskOct 1, 2026

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CRI urges Delaware to consider wood in energy strategy

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CRI is calling on Delaware to include wood among the energy options considered in an all-of-the-above strategy.

New Castle County Delaware DeskSep 30, 2026

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Teen driver faces murder charge in Wilmington hit-and-run

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A teenage driver has been charged with murder after a fatal hit-and-run in Wilmington.

New Castle County Delaware DeskSep 29, 2026

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NCC Police highlight car-seat installation concern

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New Castle County Police are calling attention to an estimate that about 80% of Delaware car seats are installed incorrectly.

New Castle County Delaware DeskSep 22, 2026

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Newark Data Center Site Could Join Christina District

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A site once planned for a Newark data center could become part of the Christina School District.

New Castle County Delaware DeskSep 21, 2026

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Delaware Working Families Party unseats five incumbents

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The Delaware Working Families Party reported its largest election night after five incumbent officeholders lost their seats.

New Castle County Delaware DeskSep 16, 2026