Delaware state employees, retirees and those covered under the state health plan will see an increase in their premiums ...

As the founding director of Newark Charter School, Greg Meece helped establish the culture and reputation of the school and charted its impressive growth from a middle school serving 435 students ...

Students at Downes Elementary School cheered wildly as Soar, the Newark Police Department's new mascot, bounded into the cafeteria Friday morning, high-fiving students and handing out T-shirts.

Applying for college can be one of the most intimidating parts of a student’s high school education. This year’s honorees worked with high school seniors to help them better understand the college ...

Josh Shannon [email protected] Apr 2, 2025 Apr 2, 2025 0 Since news broke last week that federal cuts would deprive the Food Bank of Delaware of 19 truckloads of urgently needed food, the ...

The Newark Arts Alliance’s latest exhibit highlights a wide variety of work by the organization’s members. The annual members ...

Learn more about the candidates running for mayor and the District 1 council seat, watch the candidate forum and read Q&As ...

Councilwoman Dwendolyn Creecy’s blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit when she smashed her Buick ...

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to choose Newark’s next mayor as well as select a District 1 council member. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 8.

2. What makes you the best candidate to serve as mayor?

The finalists include one person with deep ties to the district, Deputy Superintendent Deirdra Joyner, as well as two out-of-state educators, Kendra Johnson and Harold (Brian) Yearwood.