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Biden, 81, is seen shuffling out of Delaware clothes shop during Memorial Day weekend trip home

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May 26, 2024

Biden, 81, is seen shuffling out of Delaware clothes shop during Memorial Day weekend trip home

Joe Biden was spotted leaving after going clothes shopping in his home state of Delaware, as the president was seen in his usual weekend haunts for the Memorial Day holiday.

Biden, at 81 the oldest president in American history, was seen slowly shuffling out of a Jos. A. Bank in Greenville holding a bag and accompanied by multiple Secret Service agents.

The president flipped on his famous aviator sunglasses before getting back into his vehicle.

Greenville is a short drive away from Wilmington, where the Biden family compound is located.

Biden is notorious for preferring his weekends in his home state to Washington or Camp David during his presidency.

Joe Biden was spotted leaving after going clothes shopping in his home of Delaware, as the president was seen in his usual weekend haunts for the Memorial Day holiday

It was a busy day for the president, as earlier Saturday, he delivered the commencement address at the Military Academy at West Point in New York.

Biden was accused of repeating a long running lie that he was appointed to a Naval Academy in 1965.

The president had been delivering the commencement speech at the Military Academy at West Point, New York, when he made the remarks to 1,036 cadets.

During the ceremony, Biden told the crowd of graduates that he had been ‘appointed’ to the Naval Academy.

Biden said: ‘I was appointed by a fella I ran against when I was 29-years-old to the Naval Academy. I was one of ten, I wanted to play football.

‘The day I was supposed to go down for the interview, a class mate of mine who was also one of the ten appointed to be chosen from.’

Biden continued: ‘He came to pick me up, I found out two days earlier that they had a quarterback named Roger Staubach and a halfback named Joe Bellino. I said oh I’m not going there, I went to Delaware.’

Biden had previously made this same claim while addressing graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy in 2022.

It was a busy day for the president, as earlier Saturday, he delivered the commencement address at the Military Academy at West Point in New York

President Joe Biden arrives at Jos A. Bank store in Greenville, Delaware

Biden said that Delaware Sen. J. Caleb Boggs, who he ran against in 1972, had tried to get him into the Annapolis school seven years previously.

The New York Post reported at the time that curators for the Delaware Historical Association went ‘box-by-box’ searching for Academy nominations.

Chief curator Leigh Rifenburg had told the outlet that the claim made by the president was ‘unlikely’.

Also during his speech on Saturday, the president stumbled through one sentence when talking about Putin and NATO.

He said: ‘Putin was certain that NATO would fracture right after I was sworn in. We talked about this very issue.

‘The fall, he tied, that fall he decided, look I shouldn’t get into this probably. But it gets me a little excited.’

Gaffes aside, the president used his speech to emphasize the critical role of US support to allies around the world including Israel, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific.

Biden described American soldiers as ‘working around the clock’ to support Ukraine in its effort to repel a two-year long Russian invasion, but repeated his commitment to keeping them off the front lines.

The president had been delivering the commencement speech at the Military Academy at West Point, New York, when he made the remarks to some 1,000 cadets

‘We are standing strong with Ukraine and we will stand with them,’ Biden told the crowd to a round of applause.

He also highlighted the U.S. role in repelling Iranian missile attacks against Israel and support for allies in the Indo-Pacific against increasing Chinese militarism in the region.

‘Thanks to the U.S. Armed Forces, we’re doing what only America can do as the indispensable nation, the world’s only superpower,’ Biden said.

As vice president, he twice addressed a graduating class of cadets at the academy about 40 miles north of New York City, but this was the first time as president.

Donald Trump, Biden’s Republican challenger in the 2024 election, was the last president to speak at a West Point commencement, in 2020.

The weekend comes after another rough week of headlines for the president as he tries to win a second term.

Much of the news came from Republicans who had supported the president in 2020 saying that Biden was losing their support this time around.

Republican Gov. Chris Sununu is predicting that Biden’s $167 billion student loan forgiveness plan is actually going to come back and bite him.

Sununu tells DailyMail.com in an exclusive sit-down interview this week that no debt is actually being wiped out

Just this week, Biden cancelled another $7.7 billion for 160,000 Americans, in a push that critics view as an attempt to ‘buy votes’ ahead of the 2024 election.

But Sununu tells DailyMail.com in an exclusive sit-down interview this week that no debt is actually being wiped out.

He says Biden’s ’26 year old progressive socialist’ advisors who are ‘very passionate politically’ but ‘don’t have a brain in their head about what’s actually happening on the ground in America with inflation’ are at fault.

‘Biden is going out and actually throwing gasoline on that fire. And then bragging about it,’ and it will cost him the election, Sununu tells DailyMail.com.

Meanwhile, Christopher Shays, a former GOP Congressman from Connecticut who voted for Biden in 2020, now says he’s ‘unlikely’ to make the leap for the president again this November.

He asked: ‘A lot of us are wrestling with, how can we support him when he’s gone so far to the left?’

Shays, who served in the House from 1987 to 2009, is now considering voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

According to a New York Times report, Shays shares the sentiments of many Republicans who flipped for Biden in 2020, saying they’ve felt largely ignored by his time in office.

As Joe Biden continues to try and chase down Donald Trump to win re-election, some Republicans who voted for him in 2020 like Christopher Shays (pictured) are struggling to commit to changing sides a second time

The latest blow to Biden’s efforts to court the GOP: Nikki Haley’s admission that she will vote for Trump.

A series of recent polls have showed Trump level or ahead of Biden in swing states he won in 2020.

And according to a New York Times survey this month, Biden is trailing Trump in five out of six crucial battleground states.

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Harrington-area man killed after truck hits him after lying on roadway

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10 hours ago

July 14, 2026

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Harrington-area man killed after truck hits him after lying on roadway

A 62-year-old man was killed late July 13 when a truck ran over him as he lay in the roadway, Delaware State Police said.

The man, from the Harrington area, has not been identified by police.

The incident occurred about 10:45 p.m. July 13 as a teen drove a Chevrolet Silverado west on Whiteleysburg Road near Harrington.

As the teen neared the 1500 block of Whiteleysburg Road, police said a man was lying on the roadway. The teen was unable to stop the Silverado and hit the man, who was taken to an area hospital where he died.

The teen, a 17-year-old Milton boy, was not injured.

Anyone who has information about the crash should contact investigators at (302) 698-8518. Information may also be provided by sending a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by contacting Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.

Send tips or story ideas to Esteban Parra at (302) 324-2299 or eparra@delawareonline.com.

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A Delaware taste of summer since 1957 is now being sold in Hockessin

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22 hours ago

July 14, 2026

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A Delaware taste of summer since 1957 is now being sold in Hockessin

Fusco’s Water Ice has opened a new trailer in Hockessin, Delaware.
The trailer serves water ice, ice cream, and affogatos daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
This new location joins the original Wilmington stand and a Kirkwood Highway storefront.
The business, founded in 1957, is now operated by a fourth-generation family member.

Fusco’s Original Italian Ice, a refreshing, summery Delaware tradition for almost 70 years, is selling its slushy treats at a trailer in Hockessin.

The trailer is parked at the old George & Sons seafood market off Old Lancaster Pike near Hockessin Corner shopping center.

Service started July 13.

The Fusco’s trailer is serving a variety of water ice, ice cream and affogato, the Italian desserts made with ice cream and espresso.

On July 13, the water ice flavors included lemon, Fusco’s original and most traditional taste, along with cherry and mango. Sizes range from $5 for a small cup to $8 for a large. A quart is $10, and it’s $35 for a gallon container.

The ice cream flavors available on July 13 were mint chocolate chip, peanut and rocky road. One scoop is $4, two is $7, and three scoops are $10. Affogato is $9 for a single shot and $11 for a double shot.

The trailer is painted red, white and green, the colors of the Italian flag, and is decorated with newspaper articles about the history of Fusco’s, which was founded by Francesco “Cheech” Fusco and his son Rosario in 1957.

Fourth-generation Fusco’s family member Joseph Staffieri now operates the business. It includes the original stand at 610 N. Union St. in Wilmington’s Little Italy and a storefront at 3926 Kirkwood Highway near Milltown.

Staffieri makes water ice with the same equipment and ingredients, and uses his family’s recipes.

The Hockessin trailer will be serving icy treats daily from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Patricia Talorico writes about food, restaurants and Delaware history. You can find her on Instagram, X and Facebook. Email ptalorico@delawareonline.com. Sign up for her Delaware Eats newsletter.

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Heat watches, advisories issued for Delaware. How hot will it get?

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July 13, 2026

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Heat watches, advisories issued for Delaware. How hot will it get?

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for New Castle County and a heat advisory for the remainder of the state.

The watch and advisory are in effect from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15.

The forecast for Wednesday is calling for dangerously hot conditions, with heat index values up to 106 degrees possible.

Here’s the Delaware county-by-county forecast for Wednesday:

New Castle County: Highs will be around 99 degrees, with heat index values reaching 106.

Kent County: Highs are expected to reach 100 degrees, with heat index values reaching 108.

Sussex County: Highs will reach 98 degrees, with heat index values around 104.

Delaware beaches: The beaches are not under the watch. Highs will reach 91 degrees.

There is good news for the First State — this is not a heat wave, but rather a one-day issue. Temperatures on Thursday will drop back into the mid-90s throughout the state.

During the last week of June and the first week of July, Delaware was stuck under a heat dome with days of record-breaking heat.

What is a heat advisory?

There are three advisories for heat, according to the National Weather Service:

Heat advisory: A heat advisory is issued for dangerous heat conditions that are not expected to reach warning criteria. Consider postponing or rescheduling outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day. If you must be outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Stay in a cool place, especially during the heat of the day and evening.
Extreme heat watch: The watch issued when conditions are favorable for an extreme heat event but its occurrence and timing are still uncertain. Plan to suspend all major outdoor activities if a warning is issued. If you do not have air conditioning, locate the nearest cooling shelter or discuss staying with nearby family or friends who have air conditioning.
Extreme heat warning: The warning is issued when extremely dangerous heat conditions are expected or occurring. Avoid outdoor activities, especially during the heat of the day. If you must be outside, be sure to drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks in the shade. Stay indoors in an air-conditioned space as much as possible, including overnight. Check on family and neighbors.

What are heat-related illnesses?

During extremely hot and humid weather, the body is challenged to cool itself. When the body struggles too much, several heat-related illnesses can occur. According to the National Weather Service, here’s what to watch for:

Heat cramps: Heat cramps are the first sign of heat-related illnesses. The symptoms include muscle cramps and spasms typically in the legs or abdomen. You should apply pressure on the cramping muscle or gently massage the muscle. The person should also try to sip water unless they are nauseous. If the cramps last more than an hour, the person should seek medical attention.
Heat exhaustion: A person who has heat exhaustion will sweat heavily, be tired, cool and clammy, have a weak, fast pulse, have muscle cramps, dizziness, nausea, headaches and may faint. Move the person to a cool area, loosen clothes and apply cool wet clothes or have the person sit in a bath. Offer water. If a person vomits more than once or symptoms worsen, seek immediate medical attention.
Heat stroke: The symptoms of heat stroke include a body temperature above 103 degrees, a throbbing headache, confusion, nausea, fainting or a loss of consciousness. Call 911 or get the person to a hospital immediately.

Who is most vulnerable in the heat?

According to the National Weather Service, heat is among the leading weather-related killers. These are the groups most impacted by high temperatures:

Young children and infants are particularly vulnerable to heat-related illness and death, as their bodies are less able to adapt to heat than are adults.
Older adults, particularly those with preexisting diseases, take certain medications, are living alone or with limited mobility and are exposed to extreme heat can experience multiple adverse effects.
People with chronic medical conditions are more likely to have serious health problems during a heat wave than healthy people.
Pregnant women are also at higher risk. Extreme heat events have been associated with adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight, preterm birth, and infant mortality, as well as congenital cataracts.

How to stay safe in the heat

While you should remain in an air-conditioned room during the heat wave, if you do go outside you should do the following:

Drink plenty of water.
Wear light-colored clothing.
Cancel outdoor activities.
Stay in an air-conditioned place, including overnight.
Check on your neighbors.
Avoid high-protein foods, including meat. Eating these can increase your body’s heat production.
Avoid getting too much sun. Sunburns make it harder for your body to cool off.
Be very careful in cars. Cars heat up extremely fast. Never remain in a parked vehicle with the windows closed, and always be wary of hot metal objects both inside the vehicle (such as seat belt buckles) and outside the car.

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