Kayla Kosmalski makes history as first Miss Delaware Teen USA with Down syndrome
Seventeen-year-old Kayla Kosmalski is breaking barriers and making history as the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA.
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Seventeen-year-old Kayla Kosmalski is breaking barriers and making history as the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA.
Seventeen-year-old Kayla Kosmalski is breaking barriers and making history as the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA. She will head to the national competition in August. Aziza Shuler reports.
Police in New Castle County are warning that criminals are putting tracking devices on people's cars, following drivers to their homes and attempting to steal the cars at night.
A new high-tech device makes it easier for thieves to follow you and steal your car. The tracker is about the size of four cell phones stacked together. At least one local police department said it’s been used in our area. Detectives are sounding the alarm on certain cars being targeted and what you need to know to avoid becoming a victim. Madeleine Wright reports.
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
Wilmington police are asking for the public's help identifying an unknown man they found in a Delaware landfill in 1978.
Kosmalski is now headed for the national stage. She will represent Delaware in the upcoming Miss Teen USA Pageant on Aug. 1.
Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
The bill lays the framework for the state to buy offshore wind energy.
Sunday will be hot with high temperatures around 83 degrees in Philadelphia, though it'll be cooler along the Jersey Shore. Then Monday we're looking at a shot for 90 degrees.
The opening reception for an art show featuring work from students with disabilities opened in Cherry Hill for the fourth annual Tri-State DisAbility Art Show.
After a chilly start, bright and clear skies will make for a crisp Friday with a high of 65 before a cloudy weekend with a chance of showers on Saturday and potential Sunday night thunderstorms.
Camay Mitchell De Silva was killed at Delaware State University. Her family wants to make sure she's remembered for the life she lived.
Family members of Camay Mitchell De Silva, who was killed in a shooting at Delaware State University on Sunday, shared more about her life and legacy Thursday. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Camay De Silva's loved ones gathered at a Wilmington park to remember her and release balloons in her honor.
Thursday is cool and cloudy with a few peeks of sunshine later in the day. Temps drop close to freezing Friday morning, but the second half of the weekend kicks off a summerlike warmup.
Family and friends gathered in Wilmington, Delaware, Wednesday to remember and honor Camay DeSilva, who was shot and killed on the campus of Delaware State University in Dover.
Wednesday morning's weather in the Philadelphia area starts off with some chances of rain but then likely clears up in the afternoon.
As of April 18th, 125 cases were reported in 17 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Dover Police said 18-year-old Camay Mitchell De Silva, who was not a registered student at Delaware State University, died at a hospital after she was found shot near a campus residence hall.
Classes are set to resume Tuesday at Delaware State University after a woman was shot and killed early Sunday morning on campus. There will also be a forum for students Tuesday night.
Dover police identified the victim who was shot and killed at Delaware State University as 18-year-old Camay Mitchell DeSilva of Wilmington. Police said she was not a student at the university.
DSU officials said the 18-year-old woman and possibly another woman were visiting a student on campus at the time of the shooting. The gunman is still at large and was last seen heading toward College Road, DSU officials said. "The only thing that we can release right now is that something happened in the area of that residence hall which led to shots being fired," said Master Corporal Ryan Schmid with the Dover Police Department. "We don't believe the 18-year-old was involved in anything and it seems like unfortunately she was just caught, for a lack of better term, in the crossfire."
Delaware lawmakers narrowly passed a doctor-assisted suicide bill in the House, which will now be considered in the Senate.
Sunday will be the chilliest day of the week with highs in the mid-50s and lots of clouds, but sun returns Monday along with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s throughout the rest of the week.
New Bucks County sheriff Danny Ceisler ran a campaign opposed to mass deportations and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
The former Gillian's Wonderland site in Ocean City has been a source of division in the Jersey Shore town.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.
Philadelphia police are looking for a person they say fired shots at officers in Feltonville after allegedly trying to steal a package.
While cookie sales officially kick off Jan. 15, Girl Scouts have been preparing for weeks.
The former Gillian's Wonderland site in Ocean City has been a source of division in the Jersey Shore town.
Last week, Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections deemed the vacant, stand-alone house imminently dangerous.
New Bucks County sheriff Danny Ceisler ran a campaign opposed to mass deportations and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.
Philadelphia police are looking for a person they say fired shots at officers in Feltonville after allegedly trying to steal a package.
New Bucks County sheriff Danny Ceisler ran a campaign opposed to mass deportations and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.
Philadelphia police are looking for a person they say fired shots at officers in Feltonville after allegedly trying to steal a package.
While cookie sales officially kick off Jan. 15, Girl Scouts have been preparing for weeks.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting fines this week.
Former detectives Frank Jastrzembski and Manuel Santiago were sentenced to probation after being convicted of perjury in connection with a homicide case.
The former Gillian's Wonderland site in Ocean City has been a source of division in the Jersey Shore town.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Blood donation centers across the Philadelphia region are urging healthy donors to step forward after several factors stifled donations.
Police in Washington Township are investigating after a suspect broke into a home and tried to enter two others.
Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen said doubling down on the department's drone program helps make the city safer.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
Flu-like illness has reached its highest level in the U.S. in 25 years, according to updated numbers released by the CDC.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting fines this week.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Joel Embiid scored 28 points, Paul George added 23 and all of Philadelphia's starters scored in double-figures as the 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 131-110.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson hasn't played since Week 11 vs. the Detroit Lions due to a Lisfranc injury.
Trevor Zegras scored twice for the Philadelphia Flyers in his first game against his former Anaheim team to lead them to a 5-2 win over the Ducks.
Danny Briere is focused on the future as the Flyers reach the season's midpoint in playoff contention.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean missed the last two games of the regular season with a hamstring injury.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Thursday.
Police say the car drove through a fence and into the apartment building on Woodhaven Road. Several people had to be evacuated from the building.
Danny Ceisler was sworn in Wednesday night as the new Bucks County sheriff, taking office on the same day that a federal immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis.
After a meeting and a vote Wednesday night, the future of Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City has stalled once again.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy Wednesday night.