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Car-motorcycle accident leaves motorcyclist dead, police stress importance of traffic safety in Newark

Fatal crash involving a motorcyclist reminds Newark residents what they can do to better prevent accidents.

Man convicted of murder in the Main St. crash that killed a university student

In the spring of 2025, a university student was killed in a car crash on Main St. The driver was later identified as Gordon Turner, a man with a previous criminal record. Now, Turner has been found guilty of murder.

Chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, David Redlawsk, joins the District 23 State House race

The university’s chair of the Department of Political Science and International Relations, David Redlawsk, steps down as he begins his campaign to represent District 23 in the Delaware State House. In an interview with The Review, Redlawsk reflects on his life, career and hopes for his future in Dover.

Local children’s hospitals face pressure from Trump Administration over gender-affirming care

Two hospitals near the university's campus are facing a federal clash over transgender patient privacy and gender-affirming care.

Former university student accused of plotting attack pleads not guilty in federal court

Luqmaan Khan, a former university student who was accused of planning an attack against the university in November 2025 pleaded not guilty in federal court. The Wilmington resident allegedly planned to attack the University of Delaware’s Police Department (UDPD) with automatic weapons.

Honors environmental-engineering first-years explore climate concerns through fieldwork

For the first time, university students participated in fieldwork as a part of an introductory environmental engineering course to gain research experience and investigate a topical environmental concern. The research project was so successful that it will continue in future versions of the course.

Newark City Council elections canceled, member-elects to be sworn in April 23

With Newark City Council elections having been canceled, council members-elect will be sworn in on April 23 — the question remains why was the election canceled in the first place.

A marijuana manufacturing facility will be built in Newark

Newark City Council approved plans for a marijuana manufacturing facility to be built at 303 Markus Court.

Casa Kahlo’s alcohol permit suspended on account of multiple violations

In late 2024, a new restaurant opened in Newark, Casa Kahlo, a Mexican grill and bar. While it quickly became a hit among residents and university students, the business received countless violations for various offenses in the past year and a half. Because of this, they have received a suspension of their alcohol permit.

Homeless population in Newark supported by nonprofit organizations amid freezing temperatures and waning resources

In Newark, the homeless population finds support in nonprofit organizations and community members amongst uncertain federal funding and diminished resources.

Citizens take action to reduce invasive species in White Clay Creek State Park

The Volunteer Environmental Stewardship team, an entirely volunteer-run group, spends two hours each week working to remove invasive species and allow native species to thrive in White Clay Creek State Park.

Plans for an AI data center proposed for Newark

As the artificial intelligence business grows larger, multiple plans for data centers have been proposed across the state. While many have been rejected due to the Delaware Coastal Zone, a proposal in Newark remains viable.

Exclusive: Who is Laura Carlson? The university’s next president on her journey to the presidency and her plans to realign the university

On Tuesday, the board of trustees voted to make Laura Carlson the 29th president of the university. She sat down with The Review to talk her life, career and plans for the university’s future.

Too Loud or Too Strict: Noise ordinances in Newark evoke frustration from students

University students say Newark’s strict noise ordinance unfairly targets them, slapping hefty fines for even minor infractions. Students question whether the code is really about order, or if it’s only for profit.
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