Delaware
New dangerous stretch of Delaware County roadway to see much-needed improvements
Dangerous stretch of Delco roadway to be adjusted
After a lot of complaints from drivers in Delaware County, PennDOT says it is working on a fix for a newly constructed median along West Chester Pike that is causing close calls for those who travel the route.
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. – After a lot of complaints from drivers in Delaware County, PennDOT says it is working on a fix for a newly constructed median along West Chester Pike that is causing close calls for those who travel the route. Drivers say it is downright scary.
Beth DeVito said, “When I was driving home last night, I noticed it. I’m like that is nuts, cause it’s just too dangerous for people.”
A stretch of West Chester Pike, eastbound, in Newtown Square, near the CVS is where part of a newly installed media is jutting out into the left lane.
DeVito continued, “It is sticking out a lot, yeah. If it’s a big car, you’re in big trouble. If you can’t judge it right, you’re going to get into an accident.”
Liz Besvinick, of Edgemont, drives the stretch of road every morning and says it is very unnerving because there is nowhere to go. “Reaction is you want to go around it, which would cause you to go onto the right lane. If you are not familiar with it, you can’t be quick enough to look in the right lane and make sure you’re not going to hit someone.”
That is Pat Miniszak’s fear. She says, at times, there are just inches between drivers. She says, “You really think you’re gonna run into their side. Fortunately, I have a car that starts beeping when I’m too close to a car and it beeps every time.”
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The curb has already taken a beating and the tire marks from being hit are visible. PennDOT says it is aware of, quote, “…recent traffic related issues with the newly constructed median.”
It says it plans to reconstruct the pointed portion three feet back from where it is now, to provide more space for drivers.
Drivers say that can’t happen soon enough, including Besvinick. “I’m not an engineer. I do know it’s dangerous and probably, hopefully should not take too long but should go away.”
PennDOT says one of its contractors will be on site Wednesday to correct the situation and work should wrap up by the end of the week.
Salesianum’s James Dempsey breaks down win in NCCo boys 1,600
Dempsey won in 4:11.24, which moved him to third on the state all-time performance list.
The Padua and Tatnall girls and the Middletown and Saint Mark’s boys will defend their state titles at the 2026 DIAA Track and Field Championships on May 15 and 16 at Dover High.
Here is a look at the history of the meet with the most recent champions.
Which school has won the most Delaware outdoor track and field state championships?
With 21 Division I titles, Salesianum has won the most boys outdoor track and field state championships. Padua has won 25 state championships, including 23 Division I titles.
Who are the winningest Delaware high school outdoor track and field coaches?
Tatnall’s Patrick Castagno has led the most state championship teams with 12 girls titles and four boys titles. Padua’s Marnie Giunta has won 13 girls state titles.
Brandon Holveck reports on high school sports for The News Journal. Contact him at bholveck@delawareonline.com.
Delaware
Buffalo woman pleads guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo woman has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with vandalism at The Terrace at Delaware Park in October 2025.
The Erie County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Stacy M. Matthews pleaded guilty before Buffalo City Court Judge Rebecca Town to one count of fourth-degree criminal mischief and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.
Erie County District Attorney’s Office
According to the DA, on October 16, 2025, Matthews drove six juveniles under her care to a business on Lincoln Parkway, and the juveniles, between the ages of 10 and 16, intentionally vandalized outdoor furniture and windows, causing approximately $2,000 in damage to the property.
The DA said that as a condition of the plea, Matthews signed a Confession of Judgment to pay $2,000 in restitution to the victim. Matthews faces a maximum of 364 days in jail when she is sentenced on June 9, 2026 and a temporary order of protection, issued on behalf of the property owner, remains in effect.
7 News spoke with Mike Shatzel, co-owner of The Terrace at Delaware Park, where the vandalism occurred, last October.
“It’s just disturbing that people have nothing better to do than come and just destroy things,” Shatzel said in October.
You can watch our previous story below.
WATCH: The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
The Terrace at Delaware Park vandalized multiple times over the last two weeks
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:58AM
RADNOR TWP., Pa. (WPVI) — A multimillion-dollar home went up in flames in Delaware County.
Heavy flames burned through the house along the 800 block of Lesley Drive in Radnor Township.
Action News has been told that everyone inside the home made it out safely.
The fire appeared to start in the attic, and went to three alarms, as smoke and flames continued to pour from the roof.
It took over two hours to get things under control.
The home is said to be a total loss.
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