At the Delaware State Fair, young farmers showcase their cattle-log 

Why Should Delaware Care?  The Delaware State Fair attracts hundreds of thousands of attendees each year to play carnival games, admire prize-winning farm animals, enjoy deep-fried treats and more. Behind the rows of cattle, goats, sheep and swine are some …

Goose the grand champion steer makes hay out of his time at the Delaware State Fair

Why Should Delaware Care? The Delaware State Fair, which ended on Saturday, is an annual 10-day festival highlighting the state’s rich agricultural community. But what exactly goes into raising some of the livestock on display? For one young farmer, …

Washington Avenue’s revamped route to the Delaware River offers a wide sidewalk and new bike path

Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. At the traffic-choked eastern end of Washington Avenue, a project meant to turn the road into a more welcoming path to the Delaware River waterfront is nearing completion …

Three America 250 families honored at Delaware State Fair.

State leaders recognize Delaware farming families whose history dates back before the US’s founding as a nation. Gov. Matt Meyer and Ag Secretary Don Clifton recognized three Delaware farm families as America 250 Farms during this year’s Delaware State …

Delaware governor’s order sets ethics standard for unclaimed property task force not applied to other legislative ...

What are journalists missing from the state of Delaware? What would you most like WHYY News to cover? Let us know. An executive order recently issued by Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has been raising eyebrows, with some questioning the purpose and others …

Rocky Run Loop Sounds Intense, But It’s One of the Best Hikes in Delaware

If you came across Rocky Run Loop while searching for a scary hiking trail in Delaware, you'd probably expect a rugged climb or a trail filled with obstacles. In reality, the name is much more dramatic than the experience itself. This hike with a scary …

Delaware County restaurant inspections: Ice machines not nice; PIC problems

Violations and comments on food-safety inspections conducted last week by the Delaware County Health Department of establishments with liquor licenses, with violations found at all five of five locations visited: Rey Azteca Mexican Restaurant, 4755 West …

Federal grant aids Delaware families in building their own affordable homes in Sussex and Kent counties

Moore said the Self-Help Housing program mostly serves families below 80% of the median income level, with a lot of them making less than $50,000 in dual income. “Families can’t afford $350,000, $400,000 homes,” Moore said. “So that creates a huge burden …

Shoppers return to Walmart in Delaware County 1 day after shooting

Police ID suspect in Delaware County Walmart shooting, should be considered armed and dangerous

A Walmart employee was shot in the leg after two customers got into an argument inside a Delaware County store Friday night, according to Darby Township Police. GLENOLDEN, Pa. - Police in Delaware County have identified the man they say shot a Walmart …