Delaware
Philadelphia rings in the New Year with fireworks over the Delaware River
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — New Year’s Eve kicked off with a bang over the Delaware River.
“The way they just explode!” said Sarah Cordoba, 9, of Phoenixville, Pa. “It’s like a colorful pop in the air.”
“They were very glittery and colorful,” said 6-year-old Arther Gupta.
He was mesmerized by the fireworks at Penn’s Landing this evening, and so was his family, who had a waterside viewing spot.
“I had never seen fireworks off of a boat before so that was pretty spectacular,” said his mother Esther Gupta.
This evening’s downpour held off until just after the 6 p.m. fireworks show.
“First time I’ve been down here in a while. He wanted to come and we came out here,” said Lloyd Harris of Philadelphia, who brought his son to the Penn’s Landing fireworks show for the first time.
Some families spent part of their New Year’s Eve together on the ice.
“We’re going to be ice skating, Ferris wheel and then we’re gonna go back to the hotel and have dinner,” said Helena Cordoba of Phoenixville, Pa.
And as for New Year’s resolutions?
“Stick to exercising on a consistent basis,” said Sarina McGovern of South Philadelphia.
“I think to be more productive,” said 11-year-old Leah Cardoba of Phoenixville, Pa.
“I do need to try to be more patient,” said Brenda Carswell of Woodbridge, Va.
“Honestly it’s to spend more time with my family. I tend to work quite a bit. So it’ll be nice to be home,” said Wendy Wagster of Robbinsville, N.J.
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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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