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Delaware teen selected as Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024

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2 years ago

June 30, 2024

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Delaware teen selected as Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Alicia Chu of Newark, Del. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024.

Here is a release from the Distinguished Young Women’s organization.

Mobile, Ala. – On Saturday, June 29, Alicia Chu of Newark, Del. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2024 and presented with a cash scholarship of $40,000 at the conclusion of the 67 th Distinguished Young Women National Finals. Chu earned preliminary awards in the Self Expression and Talent categories totaling $42,000 in cash scholarships across the three-night program.

Following a selection process that began in her home state of Newark, Del., Chu began preparing for the 67 th annual scholarship program. National Finals were held at the Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, Ala. Thursday, June 27 was the first night of the preliminary program followed by the second night on Friday, June 28.

In addition to serving as the national representative of Distinguished Young Women for the next year, Chu will attend Harvard University and plans to pursue a career as a lawyer. Chu is a graduate of Archmere Academy. She is the daughter of Amy Chu. Other participants receiving top awards in the 2024 Distinguished Young Women National Finals include First Runner- Up Nariah Mullins of Knoxville, Tenn., Second Runner-Up Haynes Lewis of Greenville, NC., and Third Runner-Up Ellen Fei of Kentucky. $125,500 in total cash scholarships was awarded during the three-night program.

About Distinguished Young Women

Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing their self-confidence, and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. National sponsors include Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Gant Travel Management, Regions Financial Corporation, John Cauley Jeweler, Jostens, and Alabama Media Group.

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Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware

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1 hour ago

March 30, 2026

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Man’s body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle, Delaware

Monday, March 30, 2026 11:29AM

Man's body discovered off Route 40 in New Castle County, Del.

NEW CASTLE, Del. (WPVI) — An investigation is underway in Delaware after police discovered a man’s decomposing body in New Castle County.

The remains were found near Route 40 and Appleby Road in New Castle on Sunday afternoon.

The Action Cam was at the scene as Delaware State Police converged on the area after the discovery.

Authorities say the decomposing body is that of an unidentified man.

An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

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Delaware River Bridge receives $600 million for replacement

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14 hours ago

March 29, 2026

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Delaware River Bridge receives 0 million for replacement

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The Delaware River Bridge will be replaced following a $600 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, revitalizing a main connector between Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Burlington County, New Jersey.

According to a joint release from U.S. Pennsylvania Senators John Fetterman, D, and Dave McCormick, R, the funds will “advance” the PA Turnpike/I-95 Interchange Program. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission said the program is designed to reduce congestion on County roadways and improve traffic flow in the Philadelphia region.

Fetterman and McCormick called the $600 million going towards the project “one of the most consequential infrastructure commitments in Pennsylvania’s history.”

“The Delaware River Bridge is not just a Pennsylvania asset; it is a backbone of our national freight and passenger transportation network,” the statement read. “This funding will make it safer and more resilient for the commuters, families, and businesses that depend on it every single day.”

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