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Phila. Ukrainian Nationals Liberty defeats Delaware FC Ospreys in WPSL soccer game
The Delaware FC Ospreys face off against the Phila. Ukrainian Nationals Liberty during the WPSL soccer game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, June 17, 2025. Ukrainian won 1-0.Benjamin Chambers/Delaware News JournalThe Delaware FC Ospreys face...
“Devastation on the Delaware” Online Talk Recounts History-Making Flood of 1955
ALMOST GONE: The Yardley-Wilburtha Bridge, still spanning the Delaware River in this shot, was among the casualties of the deadly flood of 1955. Mary Shafer, author of a book on the subject, delivers a talk about the epic event on June 26. (Photo...

‘Born out of sheer ignorance’: Delaware lawmaker kills bill to regulate THC-infused drinks and gummies
Jena Murray, a Delaware resident who works for a CBD company and is president of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable advocacy group, said the media stories and an email campaign to lawmakers by her group’s members helped kill the bill. “It’s great when you...

Today in Delaware County history, June 18
100 Years Ago, 1925: The fate of four members of the “Hotfoot Gang” now rests with the jury at Media. Judge C.D. Copeland of Westmoreland County, who sat in the trial, addressed the jury at 10 o’clock this morning and spoke for 40 minutes. In his...

Delaware Chancery Vacates Accounting Expert Determinations That Implicated Legal Indemnity Claims
On June 3, 2025, Vice Chancellor Lori W. Will of the Delaware Court of Chancery granted in part and denied in part respective cross-motions for summary judgment in a dispute between a Bitcoin mining company (the “Buyer”) and a data center company...

Athlete Spotlight: James Wood soccer player Owen Swiger
James Wood High School 18-year-old senior Sport: Soccer. Position: Defender Parents: Jessica and Daniel Swiger Hometown: Winchester What do you love about soccer?: The bus rides for away games after a good win. Most memorable moment in soccer:...

Delaware Local Leaders Push Back Against Recent State Legislation
DELAWARE — The Delaware League of Local Governments is pushing back against state legislation they say threatens local control over zoning and land-use decisions. The league represents officials from all three counties and fifty-seven chartered...

Delaware Lawmaker Withdraws Bill To Regulate Hemp-Derived THC Drinks
“I just feel like we didn’t have enough time left to make sure everybody felt comfortable with the bill.” By Briana Hill, Spotlight Delaware Delaware’s unregulated market of hemp-derived THC products will remain unchecked for now, as lawmakers...

Delaware State Versus Norfolk State at Lincoln Financial Field Tickets on Sale Now
Football | 6/17/2025 11:53:00 AM For five seasons, Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson entertained Eagles fans at Lincoln Financial Field, running one of the fastest, most dynamic offenses in the NFL.This fall, the two return to Lincoln Financial...

First Alert: Severe storms possible for Philly, Pa., NJ, Del. Thursday, June 19
The NBC10 First Alert Weather team has issued a First Alert for Philadelphia, the surrounding suburbs, New Jersey and northern Delaware on Thursday. Air temperatures will reach the low 90s on June 19, but feels like temperatures will rise into the...

Philadelphia weather: Temps climb, as storms loom ahead of official first day of summer
FOX 29 Weather Authority 5 p.m. Tuesday forecast. PHILADELPHIA - As we approach the first official day of summer in the Delaware Valley on Friday, temperatures and conditions will combine to make us quickly forget the cool conditions we’ve been...

12-year-old girl dies from injuries in scooter accident; best friend critically hurt
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WPVI) -- A Delaware County girl has passed away from her injuries after a scooter accident in Aston over the weekend, according to her family. Abigail Gillon, 12, was riding an electric scooter with her best friend,...

Men’s Lacrosse Welcomes Mark Bieda as New Assistant Coach at Delaware
Mark Bieda, a former University of Delaware men's lacrosse player and assistant coach, is returning to the program as an assistant coach, announced head coach Ben DeLuca. Bieda, a two-time team captain and standout midfielder for the Blue Hens,...

Here are our All-Area Softball Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, First Team Selections and Final Ratings
Featuring an all-time high of six players who hit over .500, The Trentonian’s All-Area softball team is once again loaded with future college players. The Player of the Year is junior Mia Pope, who is the shortstop for a Steinert team that...

Delaware State University to host first-ever symposium on aging care
DOVER – Delaware State University, in collaboration with Education Health and Research International (EHRI), will host the inaugural Delaware Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP) Symposium on Wednesday, June 18 at the Milford Wellness...

Pa. car theft suspect swims across Delaware River to evade police
A Bethlehem man is accused of stealing a car, leading to a police pursuit that ended with his swimming from Easton, Pennsylvania, to Phillipsburg, New Jersey. Robert I. Hollingsworth, 32, of the 1200 block of Pembroke Road, is charged with...

Trump Media Files to Launch Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF
In brief Trump Media filed with the SEC for approval to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF under the Truth Social banner. The firm is working with Yorkville America Digital and Crypto.com on its ETF plans, including a previous Bitcoin fund...

Where to watch the FIFA Club World Cup in Philly: 11 bars for serious soccer fans
Philadelphia is home to the most famous (or notorious, depending on who you ask) sports fans in the world. And when it comes to soccer, thousands pack into pubs — sometimes in the early morning or late at night — to cheer on their clubs with the...

N.J. officials challenge cost of I-80 Delaware Water Gap projects
New Jersey officials, including a congressman, state legislators and a county commissioner, want less expensive cost-cutting options studied for two I-80 projects that now total $193 million. U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7th Dist., is the latest...

Delaware Lottery Powerball, Play 3 Day winning numbers for June 16, 2025
The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Monday, June 16, 2025 results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from June 16 drawing 17-21-23-27-52, Powerball: 19, Power Play: 5 Check Powerball...