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1+ hour, 49+ min ago (740+ words) What's there to do near Delaware between Christmas Day and New Year's 2026? That's a good question. And you have some interesting options. Here's a look at some colorful events that are going down late into the holiday season, and beyond, around the First State. For over 50 years, the miniature Brandywine Railroad has been a popular attraction and offers over 1,000 pieces, including trains, across 2,000 feet of track. The display is full steam ahead and on view right now through the new year. 14 restaurants open Christmas Day: In Delaware Patrons will witness over 500,000 twinkling lights that guide visitors around one of the world's most gorgeous gardens at "A Longwood Christmas," right over the state line near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Admission to the holiday extravaganza at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road) is by timed admission ticket, with those tickets purchased in advance for a…...

4+ hour, 43+ min ago (672+ words) CNA Staff, Dec 10, 2025 / 06:10 am Several disability and patient advocacy groups filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Delaware on Dec. 8 alleging that Delaware's new physician-assisted suicide law discriminates against people with disabilities." In May 2025, Delaware passed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026, allows patients to self-administer lethal medication." The 74-page complaint alleges that the new law is unconstitutional under both Delaware and federal law and violates the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, among other challenges." Plaintiffs include the Institute for Patients' Rights; The Freedom Center for Independent Living, Inc., in Middletown; the Delaware chapter of ADAPT; Not Dead Yet; United Spinal Association, the National Council on Independent Living; and disability advocate…...

17+ hour, 52+ min ago (307+ words) Laura A. Carlson, whose specialty is psychology and who previously worked at the University of Notre Dame for 25 years, was appointed president of the University of Delaware, effective Jan. 1. The University of Delaware on Tuesday appointed Laura A. Carlson, who had been serving as interim president, to the permanent post, effective Jan. 1. Carlson came to the school in 2022 as provost after spending 25 years at the University of Notre Dame. She stepped into the interim presidency in July after former president Dennis Assanis announced he was stepping down last June with less than two months notice. The university did not conduct a national search but rather engaged a consultant to help the school evaluate the qualities needed for the next president and assess Carlson's ability to fit the role. "Dr. Carlson has demonstrated a deep commitment to the advancement of our university and…...

19+ hour, 59+ min ago (51+ words) President Donald Trump outlines the violence plaguing Democrat-run North Carolina while addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump outlines the violence plaguing Democrat-run North Carolina while addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump outlines the violence plaguing Democrat-run North Carolina while addressing a crowd in Pennsylvania....

20+ hour, 23+ min ago (249+ words) Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough said officers at North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem sought assistance shortly after 11 a.m. "We responded to an altercation between two students," Kimbrough said at a news conference, adding that "there was a loss of life." In an email to families and staff, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent Don Phipps said one student died and another was injured. Kimbrough said he wouldn't take questions at the news conference, citing the ongoing investigation. Sheriff's office spokesperson Krista Karcher said later that a stabbing had occurred and that the injured person was treated at a hospital and released. No information about potential charges was discussed at the news conference. Kimbrough said in a video posted later on social media that there was no threat to the community. "There are no suspects that we're looking for," he said. "We…...

20+ hour, 52+ min ago (899+ words) Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people. The ambulances frequently travel back and forth to Mission Hospital in Asheville, the largest and most central hospital in the region. Trips can take more than two hours, according to Mark Snelson, director of Madison Medics EMS, the local emergency medical service. "When we get busy and all three of them are gone, we have no ambulances in our county," he said. Snelson and others in Madison County aren't seeking more ambulances. They want a hospital closer than Mission. And the state agrees. In 2022, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officials said Madison and three other mountain counties needed 67 more acute care hospital beds. The state raised that to 93 beds in 2024, then to 222 by Oct. 15. But the…...

22+ hour, 31+ min ago (332+ words) If you're searching for an easy Delaware trail that works for kids, grandparents, and everyone in between, the Auburn Valley Trail is a perfect pick. This 1.3-mile paved loop sits in Auburn Valley State Park in northern New Castle County, tucked right along the Pennsylvania border. It's an easy outing with just enough interest to keep the whole crew happy. This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Delaware'Would You Try It? Discover the Rhode Island Village That Looks Like a Hallmark Movie Set 5 Trending Rentals in Delaware That People Book on Repeat (And We See Why) The One Thing to Do in Delaware Before the End of the Year The Small Town in Delaware That Feels Like Straight Out Of "The Summer I Turned Pretty' Ready to check it out? Look up the Auburn Valley Trail on AllTrails for current…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (170+ words) Delaware Fightin" Blue Hens (2-6) at George Washington Revolutionaries (8-2) BOTTOM LINE: Delaware visits George Washington after Justyn Fernandez scored 23 points in Delaware"s 75-72 overtime loss to the Delaware State Hornets. The Revolutionaries have gone 5-0 in home games. George Washington has a 0-1 record in one-possession games. The Fightin" Blue Hens are 0-3 on the road. Delaware is 2-3 in games decided by 10 or more points. George Washington averages 91.4 points, 15.5 more per game than the 75.9 Delaware gives up. Delaware has shot at a 44.3% rate from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points higher than the 43.9% shooting opponents of George Washington have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Rafael Castro is scoring 16.1 points per game with 7.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Revolutionaries. Garrett Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 45.5%. Macon Emory is averaging 14.5 points and 7.9 rebounds for the Fightin" Blue Hens. Christian Bliss is averaging 14.4 points....

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (140+ words) Sponsored by Delmarva Power University of Delaware President Laura Carlson The University of Delaware stayed in-house to find its next President. Interim President Laura Carlson will be promoted to the school's 29th Full-Time President on January 1, 2026 after a unanimous vote of the school's Board of Directors. Board Chair Terri Kelly said Carlson was the ideal choice. Carlson joined Delaware in 2022 as Provost, following a 25-year career at the University of Notre Dame, where she started as an assistant professor of psychology in 1994, before eventually becoming a professor, director of graduate studies, dean, associate provost, and vice president. Carlson replaces Dennis Assanis, who stepped down from UD earlier this year, eventually becoming the Chancellor at UC Santa Barbara. Sports Director, News and Traffic Reporter 93.7 WSTW'is the'Delaware Valley's NEW Home for the Holidays...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago (74+ words) Light snow and wintry precipitation passed through parts of eastern North Carolina on Monday, December 8, the National Weather Service confirmed.Doorbell camera footage from Chuck Copeland shows snowflakes falling in Winterville. Credit: Chuck Copeland via Storyful Light snow and wintry precipitation passed through parts of eastern North Carolina on Monday, December 8, the National Weather Service confirmed. Doorbell camera footage from Chuck Copeland shows snowflakes falling in Winterville. Credit: Chuck Copeland via Storyful...