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FOR SUBSCRIBERS She’s Got Game, Too: ‘I wanted to give up’ Police arrest New Castle man after 4-hour standoff, use of pepper spray trending Standoff near New Castle ends with surrender after roughly 4 hours Delaware health officials investigating a potential case of coronavirus Firefighter suffers minor injures in Limestone Road blaze Coronavirus and Delaware: Here’s what you need to know now Frontier Airlines lists first flights from New Castle Airport FOR SUBSCRIBERS What would it mean for downtown Dover to lose Wesley College? Quick Links E-Edition Investigations Crime Things to do DE Data Crosswords Share photos Elections 2020 Joe Biden Subscribe FOR SUBSCRIBERS What would it mean for downtown Dover to lose Wesley College? Losing Wesley as a physical space would undermine years of efforts to revitalize downtown Dover, officials say. News | 19 hours ago Coronavirus and Delaware: Here’s what you need to know now The state’s Division of Public Health announced Wednesday that a Kent County resident has undergone testing for the virus. Health | 12 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Delaware connections: Bryant’s tragic death stuns, saddens Delle Donne, Ingelsby, Doody Kobe Bryant’s death particularly saddened those from Delaware with whom he’d crossed paths such as Elena Delle Donne, Martin Ingelsby and Jim Doody Sports | 21 hours ago CLOSE Police: Arrest made in Lyft driver’s killing Michael Toombs was taken into custody and is awaiting extradition in Pennsylvania, New Castle County police said Thursday. He had been wanted for the killing of Roger Williams in December. 6 hours ago Is Delaware’s pro ice hockey team catching on? Meet the Delaware Thunder Pack, a small group of fans trying to grow the excitement around minor pro ice hockey in Harrington. Sports | 9 hours ago Court says insurance doesn’t cover Trinity Carr Delaware’s Supreme Court overturned a ruling that an insurance company must extend liability coverage to a teen convicted of criminally negligent homicide. Local | 12 hours ago Old Bay Hot Sauce hits the shelves — and immediately sells out Here’s where you can get the new limited edition Old Bay Hot Sauce. News | 1 day ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Here’s where Delaware got its opioid pain pills Newly released data points to exactly where these opioids were distributed in Delaware and the pharmacies behind their distribution. Local | 1 day ago Get the Email Newsletter Thanks for signing up for the newsletter We’re sorry. something went wrong. Please try again soon, or contact Customer Service at 1-800-801-3322 Sign up for more Newsletters Government that represents all voices is a stronger state: Opinion ’This is not a reality show. From the courts to the legislatures, and yes to the presidency — fundamental dignity and hard-fought equality are at stake.’ by Shaku Bhaya | 6 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS As Frontier Airlines returns to Delaware, will this time be different? This time is different, Frontier says. Here’s why. Business | 10 hours ago More de-escalation training for police is needed to protect all According to a study by the Ruderman Family Foundation, disabled individuals make up a third to half of all people killed by law enforcement officers. by John H. Whitehead | 20 hours ago The Kent County hotel tax to fund DE Turf is officially dead The sponsor, Sen. Trey Paradee, D-Dover, sponsored the original bill to allow the controversial hotel tax, which was never actually implemented. Politics | 1 day ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Jersey Mike’s: From tiny Ocean County sub shop to the big leagues How a Jersey Shore business grew to 1,700 stores in 49 states. (Alaska, you’re next.) MAIN STREET | 7 hours ago New apartment complex coming to Rehoboth area Sussex County officials have approved a new apartment complex near Rehoboth that will bring 224 "affordable" units. Local | 1 day ago US marshals arrest suspect in December Lyft driver’s homicide After "actively evading" law enforcement in several states, Michael Toombs, a Pennsylvania resident, has been arrested in the homicide of a ride-share driver. Crime | 6 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS The more you know: Searchable databases only on Delaware Online Our journalists regularly collect, analyze and make important public data available to our readers. Local | 3 days ago Delaware’s U.S. Attorney’s Office collected over $9.5 million in 2019 U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware collected over $9.5 million in criminal and civil actions during the fiscal year 2019. Crime | 7 hours ago Get the most out of Delaware Online with the app Looking for the latest news, in-depth investigations, what’s new in Delaware and sports info, too? Download the Delaware Online app and customize it! News 11-year-old driver’s toll: 3 police cars, 18 charges Princess Anne Police say a crash involving several cars was caused by a juvenile driver who tried to flee officers. Maryland | 9 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS B-Wills, Bobby Dimes and murder on the East Side A murder trial accused a locally famous rapper of facilitating murder for a Wilmington drug kingpin in 2016. News Events Kenny Chesney with Florida Georgia Line and Old Dominion Jun 6, 2020 - 5:00 PM Lincoln Financial Field Doobie Brothers Jun 27, 2020 - 7:00 PM BB&T Pavilion Little Big Town - Nightfall Jan 31, 2020 - 8:00 PM The Met View More Events FOR SUBSCRIBERS How dance is addressing Wilmington gun violence "A Mother’s Rite" brought the grief a black mother experiences when their son is murdered through gun violence to the Delaware Art Museum. Entertainment | 3 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Purzycki: Buying Rite Aid ‘critical’ to protect Market Street development "If you own a property, you wind up controlling it," Mayor Mike Purzycki said. News | 2 days ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS Another piece of Delaware’s coast up for development This proposed development is in a spot that neighbors, environmentalists and even state agencies have said isn’t the best place for houses. Local | 3 days ago Milford couple claimed $50K winning Powerball ticket A Milford couple recently claimed the last $50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Delaware from the January 18 drawing. News | 10 hours ago Recent Obituaries See more obituaries Search obituaries by name Search Introducing ‘Know Your Legislator,’ a tool for learning about your state lawmakers Who represents me in Dover? Where do they stand on the issues? Answer those questions with Delaware Online’s new tool. News NBA All-Star Game format to change, adding Kobe tribute Kobe Bryant’s final jersey number will be something this year’s NBA All-Stars play to reach. NBA | 10 hours ago FOR SUBSCRIBERS What’s in this town’s drinking water? Contamination In early 2018, residents learned that the "forever" chemicals known as PFAS were in their drinking water, but that’s not the only thing experts found. Local Man involved in a string of burglaries, police say Dover Police have charged a 56-year-old man in connection with 10 burglaries dating back to February 2019. Crime | 11 hours ago Marketplace Cars Jobs Homes Apartments Business Listings...