Josh Shannon

Elkton

Digital Content Manager at Cecil Whig

I'm a multimedia reporter for the Cecil Whig who mostly covers business and features. Contact me on Twitter, at [email protected] or at (443) 245-5039.

Articles

Newark City Council reduces the time allowed for public comments at meetings

3 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Keep it brief. That’s the message Newark City Council members have for any member of the public looking to raise an issue or express their opinion at an upcoming council meeting. kAm{2DE H66<[ 4@F?4:= >6>36CD C65F465 E96 2>@F?E @7 E:>6 E92E 6249 >6>36C @7 E96 AF3=:4 42? DA62< 7C@> 7:G6 >:?FE6D 5@H? E@ E9C66] %96 =:>:E 2AA=:6D E@ E96 86?6C2= AF3=:4 4@>>6?E D6DD:@? 2E E96 368:??:?8 @7 >66E:?8D 2D H6== 2D 4@>>6?ED @?
UD celebrates opening of new interdisciplinary science building

3 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

The University of Delaware celebrated the official opening of its new interdisciplinary science laboratory on Delaware Avenue last week. “We're opening an exciting new chapter in the treasured history of the University of Delaware, one that is marked by bold exploration, surprising discoveries and inspiring moments of teaching and learning,” UD President Dennis Assanis said during the April 17 ceremony.
Two injured when vehicle overturns in Brookside

4 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Two people were injured when a vehicle overturned in Brookside on Friday night. The two-vehicle crash happened shortly before 9 p.m. at the intersection of East Chestnut Hill Road and Marrows Road, according to Oliver Kocher, a spokesman for New Castle County Paramedics. kAm%96 EH@ :?;FC65 A2E:6?ED H6C6 E2<6? E@ r9C:DE:2?2 w@DA:E2= 7@C EC62E>6?E[ z@496C D2:5]k^AmkAmp cf\J62C\@=5 >2? DF776C65 :?;FC:6D E@ 9:D 9625[ 2C>D 2?5 E@CD@[ 2D H6== 2D DFDA64E65 :?E6C?2= :?;FC:6D] w6 H2D =:DE65 :?
Video: Newarkers protest against Trump administration

5 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWashington D.C.West VirginiaWisconsinWyomingPuerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsArmed Forces AmericasArmed...
The week ahead: Resident Ensemble Players, Earth Day film festival, senior center flea market

6 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Resident Ensemble Players: April 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m.; Apr. 19, 26, 27 at 2 p.m., at Roselle Center for the Arts, 110 Orchard Rd. Resident Ensemble Players will perform Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, King Lear. An aging monarch divides his kingdom among his daughters, only to be betrayed by those he trusts most. As Lear navigates the betrayal, the consequences of his decisions lead to a heartbreaking unraveling of his family and his sanity. Tickets start at $20. www.rep.udel.edu.
McDermott sworn in as mayor of Newark

6 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

With his two kids standing by his side, Travis McDermott was sworn in Thursday evening as Newark’s mayor. McDermott, a New Castle County police officer who lives in the Hunt at Louviers, has served on city council since 2020. In the April 8 mayoral election, he won in a landslide over University of Delaware professor Mike O’Neal. kAm|4s6C>@EE C6A=246D E96 C6E:C:?8 y6CCJ r=:7E@?[ H9@ 25>:?:DE6C65 |4s6C>@EE’D @2E9 @7 @77:46 2?5 AC6D6?E65 9:> H:E9 2 4@>>6>@C2E:G6 82G6=]k^AmkAm“xE’D >J @A:?:@?
Christina chooses longtime district administrator Deirdra Joyner as its next superintendent

6 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

After a year of turmoil and a nationwide search facilitated by a $40,000 consultant, the Christina School District ultimately did not have to look far to find its next superintendent. In a contentious 4-3 vote Thursday night, the school board decided to elevate Deputy Superintendent Deirdra Joyner to the top spot.
Newark Charter School adding 400 seats to football stadium

1 week ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Newark Charter School’s stadium is only two years old, but the school is already planning to build additional bleachers as the Patriots prepare for their first varsity football season. The $425,000 project includes constructing a set of bleachers on the visitor side of the field containing 407 seats as well as building restroom facilities for that side of the stadium. kAmw625 @7 $49@@= $2> v@=56C D2:5 :E’D 2== 23@FE D276EJ] w2G:?8 3=62496CD @?
Protesters call on UD to better protect international students

1 week ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

University of Delaware students held a walkout and protest Wednesday afternoon to show support for international students and call on the UD administration to do more to protect them from immigration enforcement. The protest, held in front of Old College Hall, was organized by the campus chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America.
NCCL School students showcase their talents

1 week ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Students sang, danced, performed stand-up comedy and demonstrated a variety of other talents Saturday morning as part of the NCCL School showcase. The event brought together students, families and teachers for a festival celebrating the school and its unique culture. kAm“(6 H2?E65 E@ 92G6 2? 6G6?E 7@C @FC 4@>>F?:EJ[ C62==J 7@4FD:?8 @? FD 2D 2 D49@@=[” D2:5 z2E:6 p2C@?[ 2 7:7E9 2?5 D:IE9 8C256 D4:6?46 2?5 >2E9 E62496C H9@ @C82?:K65 E96 6G6?E] “}rr{ :D E96 @?=J 56D:8?2E65 AC@8C6DD:G6 D49@@= :?