Delaware
Why are we seeing an uptick of COVID-19 cases across Delaware Valley? Expert weighs in
Amid summer fun, COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the Delaware Valley region, according to the CDC.
“My mother is elderly and her nursing aids have had to cancel,” said Rachelle Omenson from Runnemede, New Jersey.
In addition to taking precautions for her mother, Omenson is also a teacher.
She knows it won’t be long before back-to-school season brings even more germs.
“There’s a lot that we don’t encounter over the summer and then all of a sudden just all the germs come flooding back immediately,” said Omenson.
So why are we seeing this summer surge of COVID-19?
Doctors are seeing it at Virtua Health in South Jersey.
“Since the Fourth of July, we have seen an increase in local cases here in South Jersey and in the greater Philadelphia area. Fortunately, in most of these cases, patients have very mild symptoms,” said pulmonologist Dr. Jonathan Galli, director of advanced lung disease.
According to the CDC, using COVID-19 wastewater data, New Jersey had a moderate level of COVID activity in its wastewater last week. Viral levels were up 36% from the week before.
Galli says there are several reasons why we’re seeing more cases now.
“Probably their immunity if they got sick with it over the winter is going away and then the cycle repeats in the summer when people have family vacations,” said Galli.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines will likely be available in August or September and are being produced by Pfizer, Novavax, and Moderna.
Action News found one mom who says as school starts up again, they plan to get updated shots.
“Without the boosters, the symptoms would be much worse. And we’re concerned about our kid’s health at all times,” said Erika Reeves from Washington Township.
She says she lost her grandmother to COVID-19 during the pandemic.
Dr. Galli says he is still seeing patients with lingering effects of COVID-19, with symptoms similar to asthma. Most of those cases resolve in a matter of weeks or months.
He says if you’re wondering if you should get an updated booster or dealing with any lingering COVID symptoms, you should talk to your doctor.
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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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