Controlled detonation held at University of Delaware after safety incident
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The gun fell to the ground during a large fight and was stepped causing it to go off and strike the wall.
Police say the shooting happened at Appoquinimink High School in Middletown in a game versus Tri-State Christian Academy, Maryland.
None of them were hurt and no one was taken to the hospital.
Police said impairment appeared to be a factor and that criminal charges were pending for the 19-year-old driver.
After hitting a record high last summer, gas prices dropped dramatically in the fall but are now marching higher again.
A release on the company's website says the attack is consistent with other incidents that were reported by healthcare organizations around the world this week.
Delaware Governor John Carney says he has tested positive for COVID-19. The governor says he had mild symptoms and tested positive using an at-home test Friday night.
A bill authorizing the creation of a state-licensed recreational marijuana industry in Delaware cleared a Democrat-led House committee on Tuesday.
Plan on budgeting extra time to travel throughout the day, as roads will be wet all the way through the evening commute and beyond.
Police in Upper Darby are seeking more information on a woman who was reported missing and then found dead.
The Rev. William McCandless of Wilmington was sentenced Monday in federal court in Easton to 37 months in prison.
Officers responded to a call for a home invasion. When they arrived at the home, two suspects were brandishing firearms, police say.
Lawmakers introduced bills Friday to legalize possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults 21 years old or older and establish the industry in Delaware.
Rodney K. Robinson was shot on March 19 after leading police on a foot chase from a Dewey Beach bar and restaurant where he had been spotted with a handgun.
Firefighters are responding to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Four years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family and neighbors are calling for reform.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
Crews are working to clean up the LandShark Bar in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after it was damaged from rough surf during Hurricane Erin.
Firefighters are responding to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Four years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family and neighbors are calling for reform.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
Shawn Moir was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandfather in Vineland, New Jersey.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
Crews are working to clean up the LandShark Bar in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after it was damaged from rough surf during Hurricane Erin.
Shawn Moir was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandfather in Vineland, New Jersey.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
A former bowling alley owner, once convicted of burning down a rival, was found guilty of plotting to kill several New Jersey officials.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.
Cracker Barrel is doing a complete 180 on its decision to change its logo. They say they're scrapping the new logo entirely. The company unveiled a redesign that removed the image of the company founder, Uncle Herschel. The new logo sparked outrage and the company’s stock tumbled nearly $100 million in value.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead. Lana Zak reports.
A tiger cub’s second chance at life is now the subject of a children’s book. It's actually based on a true story at the Philadelphia Zoo. The book is called A Family for Zoya: The True Story of an Endangered Cub. The zoo held a book signing with author Debra Kim Wolf, who's also a well-known Philadelphia conservationist.
Changes are coming to the Pleasantville School District. The district is adjusting school start times for the upcoming school year. The school board approved later start times for students. The changes are intended to help increase student productivity and engagement, and reduce traffic congestion. The first day of school in Pleasantville is Sept 4.