Category: Local News
Newark set to lose significant tax revenue as university prepares to acquire Courtyard Apartments early
The university intends to acquire the Courtyards apartment complex in July, 2019. The City of Newark believes that this will occur ten years prior to ...
The ugly side to beauty products: how personal hygiene items can harm the environment
It’s no secret that beauty products occasionally have ugly truths: animal testing, use of toxic chemicals and harmful packaging. What can the average consumer do ...
City of Newark residents and university students respond to Delaware Debates 2018
Community members and students react to Wednesday's Delaware Debates 2018.
Female candidates from across Delaware gather for “Pink Wave” rally in Newark
On Oct. 8, over a dozen female democratic political candidates riding this years so-called “Pink Wave” gathered in Newark to rally supporters.
Minimum wage increase has mixed effects on students, businesses
Delaware's minimum wage increased by 50 cents this week. Here's how it's affecting Newark businesses and their student employees.
Main Street after dark: where calories don’t count
Blue hens who like midnight snacks fear not, there are new options on Main Street to satisfy your midnight cravings.
Scott Walker on the current state of Washington: “I really don’t know what’s going on.”
Scott Walker’s hands are purple.
Newark Community Day brings together residents, students
The Parks and Recreation Department puts on several events throughout the year,
Necessary spring construction could diminish Main Street economy
DelDOT has determined that the layer of concrete beneath the surface of Main Street is past its usable life cycle and must be replaced.
Out with the old, in with the McCool
A new Irish pub, Finn McCool's, has replaced student favorite Catherine Rooney's.