Underground Railroad Conductor Abraham Shadd Honored With Historical Marker In Wilmington
A native of Wilmington, Shadd was born a free Black man in 1801 and worked alongside abolitionist Thomas Garrett to get fugitive slaves to Canada.
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A native of Wilmington, Shadd was born a free Black man in 1801 and worked alongside abolitionist Thomas Garrett to get fugitive slaves to Canada.
Carney said mandates for masks remain in effect for schools and indoor businesses.
The incident occurred on the 1900 block of Prospect Road around 4:30 p.m.
An update on a story we brought you Monday on Eyewitness News.
Until further notice, customers should boil their water before using it for drinking or cooking purposes even if the water is filtered.
Things became intense as the group discussed whether Chief Robert Tracy was adequately serving not only the community but fellow officers following claims of racial bias within the department.
The scene was captured on bodycam video.
A New Castle County man is accused of secretly taking pictures of a teenage girl inside a store.
The site at the Delaware City DMV is open every day except Wednesdays through Feb. 7.
The Music School of Delaware is striking a historic note after a whopping $10 million donation is given to the school.
DelDOT says the goal of the program is to reduce work zone speeds and crashes, change driver behavior, and improve work zone safety for workers and drivers.
Winter Session classes at the University of Delaware moved online for the first week because of the recent surge in COVID cases.
New Castle County officials are handing out at-home rapid COVID test kits at their government center at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
A New Castle County jury found Darius J. Brown, 40, not guilty of offensive touching and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors.
Schools and government offices in central and southern Delaware were closed Monday as the winter storm dumped several inches of snow on the mid-Atlantic region.
This includes students enrolled in its virtual academy, preschool, and special programs.
The collision occurred around 6:55 p.m. around West 2nd and Broom Streets.
Delaware's governor added part of the problem is that they're seeing a lot of asymptomatic spread.
The report does conclude that his death could have been avoided if better policing tactics were used.
Police say 68-year-old Donald Grier Sr. has died.
A 15-year-old is fighting for her life after a shooting in Wilmington Saturday morning.
The vote on the contract is expected next week.
Union bus drivers for the Appoquinimink School District are protesting as they go on strike over contract negotiations.
Barkley talked about it on The Steam Room podcast with Ernie Johnson.
Officers were called to the 300 block of Camerton Lane in Townsend around 4 p.m. on Friday for a report of someone yelling for help.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
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Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
A large fire in the Wynnefield section of West Philadelphia has left 10 people injured.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
Six American service members have been killed in the U.S.-Iran conflict, U.S. Central Command said.
A 56-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bensalem Township early Tuesday morning, officials said.
A Montgomery County bus driver was charged with child endangerment after allegedly driving under the influence with dozens of elementary students onboard.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
An investigation is underway after a white foam leaked into Goose Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The over 130-year-old Cunningham Piano Company is closing its Germantown factory and moving to King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
Mayor Gina LaPlaca of Lumberton, New Jersey, admitted to being intoxicated behind the wheel in March 2025, authorities said.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge has been closed to the public after it suffered major damage in last week's blizzard.
Gas prices in the Delaware Valley mostly remain under the national average, but Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware all saw an increase at the pump overnight.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas is reportedly appealing an 80-game suspension for a failed performance-enhancing drug test.
With just 100 days to go, the city is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras scored in a shootout and the Philadelphia Flyers extended their winning streak to three games with a 3-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, gas prices have spiked around the Philadelphia area.
Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a dreary and rainy Tuesday.
St. Joseph's University men's basketball coach Steve Donahue plays a game with reporter Pat Gallen: "Delco or Not?"
Claire Devlin turned 100 years old on Tuesday and celebrated in Northeast Philadelphia. She served in the Navy and worked in hospitals across the country during the Korean War.
Waymo is using snowy roads to help train its cars to deal with wintry weather.