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Wilmington News

Coverage of news in Wilmington focuses on public safety, municipal policy, the local economy and regional events. It spans the diverse sectors that define daily activity throughout the city and its surrounding areas.


Crime

Criminal Justice

Wilmington Police Extradite Murder Suspect to Delaware

A shooting suspect is now detained in Wilmington after being extradited from a crash site in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Wilmington Police Extradite Murder Suspect to Delaware

Politics

Live Poll

Should elected officials be permitted to switch their party affiliation during their term in office?

Law

Wilmington Council Appeals Spadola Party Switch Ruling

The city escalates a legal dispute to the state Supreme Court over a councilman who changed his political party.

Wilmington Council Appeals Spadola Party Switch Ruling

Tech

Cybersecurity

Diamond Technologies Named Award Finalist

The Wilmington firm has secured finalist status in two categories for the 2026 MSP Titans of the Industry Awards.


Business

Live Poll

Do you think your community is getting better or worse over time?

Openings & Closings

Kingswood Opens 81,000 Square Foot Center in Riverside

The $60 million Kingswood Community Center now houses education, health, recreation and community services under one roof in Wilmington's Riverside section.

Kingswood Opens 81,000 Square Foot Center in Riverside

Sports

Soccer

Salesianum, Saint Mark's Earn DIAA Soccer Bids

Both Wilmington-area schools will defend their 2025 state championships when the DIAA boys soccer tournaments begin next week.

Salesianum, Saint Mark's Earn DIAA Soccer Bids

Reporting here centers on public safety incidents, city government actions, economic trends and shifts in the business climate. It reaches across the city and the communities around it, accounting for the wide range of issues that impact daily life. Geography and the proximity to the coast often dictate the scope and urgency of weather and infrastructure stories. Public budget deliberations and the resulting impact on city services remain the most recurring subjects in the cycle.


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