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Looking for fall foliage before the official start of the season? Try these Del. parks

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It’s one of the (many) wonderful things about fall − the changing of leaves.

From lush, green canopies to beautiful reds, yellows and oranges, trees in Delaware can put on a pretty spectacular show.

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While state residents still have several more weeks − or perhaps longer if the warm weather continues − before the foliage changes become widespread, especially impatient Delawareans may be able to see an early show at two state parks.

Trap Pond State Park in Sussex County and Brandywine Creek State Park in New Castle County were recently voted among the top 100 locations nationwide to view early fall foliage. (Sorry, Kent County.)

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Trap Pond came in at No. 32, while Brandywine Creek ranked 64th.

Why Trap Pond State Park for fall foliage?

According to the 3,000-person survey, which was conducted by a Florida Volkswagen dealership in August, the cypress trees in Trap Pond start changing color earlier than most. This gives viewers a “unique early fall experience in southern Delaware,” a news release said.

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This isn’t the first time Trap Pond State Park has been named a top spot for foliage.

Last year, Mixbook, a photo book brand, surveyed 3,000 people for their favorite “under-the-radar” destinations where they would like to see fall foliage this year. Out of 150 fall foliage hot spots, three from Delaware made the list − including the Sussex park.  

Brandywine Creek State Park also makes early foliage list

Perhaps unsurprisingly, New Castle County’s Brandywine Creek State Park also made the list.

The nearly 1,000-acre park is home to many vibrant maples and oaks, which typically start changing in late September.

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The park also made Mixbook’s list of top spots.

Best early leaf viewing nationally

Unsurprisingly, the top three spots for early fall foliage were locations that are nationally known as peak leaf-viewing locales.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee topped the list, followed by Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Third on the list was the Catskill Mountain region in New York.

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While Tennessee might be more of a hike for Delawareans to get to, Shenandoah and the Catskills are within driving distance from the First State. Both spots can be reached in three to four hours.

To view the full list of early leaf spots, visit gunthervw.net/the-first-fall.htm.

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Got a story tip or idea? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@delawareonline.com. For all things breaking news, follow her on X at @izzihughes_



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Police identify victim of Wilmington motorcycle crash

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State police identified 29-year-old Brian Silva of New Castle as the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash in Wilmington.

Silva was riding a Harley-Davidson northbound on Dupont Highway approaching Millside Drive in Wilmington around 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 when it collided with the rear of a stopped Lexus at that intersection, police said. Silva was ejected from the motorcycle. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.

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Delaware State Police are still investigating this incident, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to them or to Delaware Crime Stoppers.



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When will Delaware warm up? After snow, ice Tuesday, temps will rise

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Meteorological winter has ended and we’ve entered spring.

However, there’s still a last winter blast hitting Delaware early this week before a spring warm up hits at the end of the week.

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Here’s a look at the Delaware forecast.

Will Delaware see more snow?

After a brisk Monday, March 2 with sunny skies and highs only reaching 35 degrees, there’s a chance of snow after 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 3 with freezing rain after 4 a.m. in New Castle County. Snow and freezing rain are expected before noon Tuesday, March 3. The county may receive less than a half inch of accumulation.

In Kent County and Sussex County, there’s a chance of snow and freezing rain after 1 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.

When will it warm up in Delaware?

It will start feeling like spring as warmer air moves into the First State on Tuesday evening, March 3, but wet weather is coming as well.

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Rain is predicted from Tuesday, March 3 through Friday, March 5, but spring-like temperatures will make it bearable. In New Castle County temperatures will range from the mid-50s on Wednesday, March 3 to the 60s on Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5. Kent County should see temperatures in the 60s and Sussex County will see 70s during the mid- to later part of the week

What’s the weekend forecast?

Remember when you were daydreaming about warm weather during the polar vortex or blizzard? Well, it is coming next weekend.

The forecast is calling for sunny to partly sunny skies throughout Delaware on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8. Highs will reach the upper 60s in the north to the low 70s in the south.

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Law enforcement increases security across Delaware Valley after U.S. strikes on Iran

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PHILADELPHIA – Law enforcement agencies across the Delaware Valley are boosting security at religious and cultural sites following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, even as officials say there is no credible threat to the area.

The Department of Homeland Security also issued an alert after Operation Epic Fury, warning agencies to remain vigilant for suspicious activity despite assessing that a large-scale attack on U.S. soil is unlikely.

Hours after the strikes, protesters gathered in cities nationwide. In Phoenixville, dozens rallied Saturday afternoon, calling the military action “senseless.”

“Stop the war. People are suffering in this country with food prices, rent, healthcare, money for the people’s needs here,” said Curry Malott, a West Chester University associate professor of educational foundations and policy studies.

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President Donald Trump has said the joint operation would eliminate Iran’s nuclear and military programs and change the regime. Some demonstrators criticized the president’s decision.

“Trump has broken his campaign promises with no new wars, and here he is going into another,” said Kyle Horstmann of Phoenixville.

Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said in a statement that Iran poses a grave threat, adding, “Iran and its proxies are responsible for countless deaths of Americans and our partners. That record is long, deliberate, and undeniable-and it cannot be ignored.” He adds sustained military engagement should be done with consent of Congress.

Democratic leaders, including Senator Andy Kim, argued the president failed to seek congressional approval for the strikes.

“I have zero confidence in this president who has so flagrantly violated our constitution,” Kim said. He called for Congress to immediately reconvene to vote on a war powers resolution.

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“I hope there can be unanimity that when it comes to strikes of this magnitude, when American service members lives are at risk, what greater responsibility do we have in Congress than to look out for our service members and the national security of our country?” he said.

The Homeland Security alert also warned of potential low-level cyberattacks targeting U.S. networks, adding another layer of concern for authorities monitoring threats at home.

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