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Two nonprofit institutions in Delaware County employ roughly 9,000 people and anchor the local economy alongside hundreds of other mission-driven organizations. This often-overlooked sector brings stability, imports funding, and creates jobs less vulnerable to economic shocks.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA rescued nearly 100 cats, dogs, and small animals from a Delaware townhome. All survivors are now safe and receiving medical care.
When a woman became pinned underwater by strong currents during a tubing trip, Lebanon Township Police Chief Jason Cronce dove in without hesitation and pulled her to safety. Now he's being honored for the August rescue that saved her life.
A Delaware theater is hosting a free magic show on National Cancer Survivors Day for anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, plus their caregivers and loved ones. The event honors the 18 million Americans currently navigating life after cancer.
The historic Milton Theatre's new education wing is taking shape as construction crews begin raising walls on the long-awaited addition. The visible progress marks an exciting step forward for the Delaware venue's mission to expand arts education access.
Franklin Shakespeare, America's oldest living Olympic gold medalist, returned to Dewey Beach at 95 to revisit his beloved Delaware haunts and receive honors from the state Senate. The rowing champion who found his sport after basketball rejection proves that second chances can lead to golden moments.
A professional juggler from Delaware just shattered a world record with a diabolo grind lasting over 1 minute and 46 seconds. Carlos Mir, who performs as "Cascading Carlos," is now waiting for official confirmation on what would be his fourth Guinness World Record.
Electric car owners in Delaware are making thousands of dollars a year by letting their parked vehicles store and share electricity with the power grid. A pilot program proves your car can pay you back while you sleep.
Electric vehicle owners in Delaware are making thousands of dollars a year by letting their parked cars act as giant batteries for the power grid. The breakthrough pilot program solves two problems at once: stabilizing renewable energy and putting money back in drivers' pockets.
A family-owned market in New Castle, Delaware, is turning their produce section into a stage for local Latin musicians. The "Mercadito Sessions" have gone viral, creating community and opportunities for indie artists.
Delaware is planting thousands more trees and protecting forests after losing 1,000 acres yearly to development. The state's new climate plan could more than double carbon storage by 2050 while creating jobs and cooling communities.
Researchers have developed groundbreaking monitoring methods to safeguard Canada's Peace-Athabasca Delta, a wetland the size of Delaware that's home to Indigenous communities and remarkable biodiversity. Their seven-year study offers hope that this UNESCO World Heritage Site can be protected for generations.
A United Arab Emirates company is pumping $600 million into Delaware's Port of Wilmington over the next decade, creating hundreds of American jobs while transforming a historic industrial hub into a world-class shipping facility. The partnership shows how international investment can spark real economic growth for local communities.
A new feed supplement uses virus-derived enzymes to fight bacterial infections in turkeys without antibiotics. Delaware poultry farmers may soon have access to this precision technology that targets harmful bacteria while protecting helpful gut microbes.
Sussex Technical High School just landed a state innovation grant to bring cutting-edge mapping technology into its environmental science classrooms. Students will now learn the same digital tools professionals use to manage land, analyze data, and protect natural resources.
Sussex Technical High School just scored a major win for its future farmers and environmental scientists. Students will now learn cutting-edge mapping technology used by professionals in agriculture and conservation careers.
Ten American species, from Washington's Olympic marmot to Delaware's lantern firefly, are being considered for endangered species protections. If approved, these would be the first new protections granted under the current administration.
Delaware County's biggest day of nonprofit fundraising is back for its third year, building on momentum that's raised nearly $4 million for local causes in just two years. Registration opens now through April 17, with the main event kicking off May 6.