Delaware

South Bradford Street historic buildings to be demolished for parking structure

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2 years ago

July 20, 2024

South Bradford Street historic buildings to be demolished for parking structure

The Downtown Dover Partnership is set to demolish two buildings on South Bradford Street and build a new parking structure.

The DDP has heard pushback from locals wanting to save the historic buildings, but the city’s Board of Adjustments dismissed an appeal Wednesday submitted by the Friends of Old Dover.

No one has filed for demolition permits for the two historic buildings on the grounds of the potential structure, which would be the first step in the process.

Nathan Attard is the president of the Friends of Old Dover and says a number of studies claim the need for a parking garage in Dover is overstated.

“I’m concerned that we’re going to have a white elephant project here where we’re going to have a parking garage that we didn’t really need,” Attard said. “I’m kind of concerned this sets the precedent that Dover’s historic district can be torn down piece by piece.”

There isn’t anything else the Friends of Old Dover can do for the buildings, Attard says, but he wants to know why the Board of Adjustment didn’t make room for public comment during the proceedings.

The city doesn’t have a time frame on the process, according to Dawn Melson-Williams, the principal planner with the City of Dover’s Department of Planning and Inspections.

“It’s the subject of the owner, the developer and their contractor to, once work is authorized, to actually have the work start and be completed,” Melson-Williams said. “It depends, of course, on the complexity of the demolition and things like Mother Nature as well.”

After permits for demolition, DDP would also have to submit an application to the city’s Historic District Commission for an architectural review certification and a site plan application to be reviewed by the city’s Planning Commission.

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Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area

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March 30, 2026

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Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area

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Chester Water Authority on Monday lifted the boil water advisory for Bethel, Lower Chichester, Upper Chichester, Marcus Hook and Twin Hooks.

“We want to extend our sincere gratitude to our ratepayers and employees for their patience, resilience, and support during the recent emergency,” said Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of Chester Water Authority, in a release.

On Thursday, a water main break at a PennDOT construction zone along Route 322 near Cherry Tree Road in Upper Chichester Township caused massive disruptions to the system. Affected customers experienced low to no water pressure.

CWA issued a boil water advisory for parts of southern Delaware County. Customers outside the range did not need to take action, but even in nearby areas, some residents experienced low water pressure. The authority set up water-filling stations at the Upper Chichester Township Building, Marcus Hook Borough Office and Ogden Fire Company.

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

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March 30, 2026

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

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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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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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