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The Newark Post serves as a community newspaper for Newark, Delaware. It covers local happenings, crime stories, and includes information about events taking place in schools and at the University of Delaware.

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Driver charged with fleeing from police after fiery crash near Newark

1 day ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

A man is facing several charges after fleeing from police and causing a fiery crash south of Newark early Tuesday, authorities said. The incident began shortly after 1 a.m. when an officer on patrol spotted a driver who appeared to be unresponsive in a Subaru Outback stopped at the intersection of Old Baltimore Pike and Del. 72, according to Master Cpl. Richard Chambers, a spokesman for the New Castle County Police Department.
Troncoso elected to Christina School District board

1 day ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Christina School District residents on Tuesday chose lawyer Shannon Troncoso to serve on the school board. Troncoso earned 876 of the 1,290 votes cast, or 68 percent, to defeat substitute teacher Janiene Campbell. She will be sworn in this July and serve a four-year term, replacing Alethea Smith-Tucker, who chose not to seek re-election. kAm%C@?4@D@[ da[ 8C6H FA :?
Speed cameras, other ideas considered as council debates Main Street safety

1 day ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

The prospect of adding automated speed enforcement cameras on Main Street has emerged as the leading idea to curb speeding and prevent another fatal crash, at least in the short term while other ideas are considered. Meanwhile, speed humps remain an option on the table, but city officials’ enthusiasm for them seems to have cooled amid pushback from Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company. kAmu@==@H:?8 2 h_\>:?FE6 5:D4FDD:@?
Maternal mental health nonprofit opens respite space for new mothers

3 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

A Newark nonprofit that focuses on maternal mental health has expanded to include a respite space where new mothers can receive support while their children are cared for. “Our mission is to deliver an accessible perinatal healing experience for the mental health of mothers and babies,” Anne DeCaire, founder of Josie’s Grace, said during a grand opening ceremony held, fittingly, on Mother’s Day.
Newark postal workers collect food to 'Stamp Out Hunger'

3 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

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SPORTS BUZZ: Inaugural boxing club at UD gaining popularity among students

5 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Jon Buzby

The sport of boxing is commonly thought of as a fight between two people who both have a goal to knock the other one out. It can be gruesome and ugly, and in some cases, bloody. So why does the first-ever boxing club at the University of Delaware appeal to so many? “It doesn’t have to be violent,” club president Sebastian Zellmer shared. “Every fighter has a different view of the sport.”kAm%92E :D E96 7@F?52E:@? @? H9:49 E96 4=F3 H2D 4C62E65 EH@ J62CD 28@ 2?5 9@H :E 92D 366?
Construction set to begin on ‘transformational’ apartment complex on UD’s STAR Campus

6 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Construction is set to begin on two seven-story apartment buildings at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus, fulfilling the university’s longtime goal of bringing a residential component to the ever-growing science and technology campus. “It's a place where people will work and live and learn and enjoy each other and innovate and think about big things and big ideas,” UD President Dennis Assanis said during a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday.
County proposes new library in the Glasgow area

6 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

With construction of the new Newark Free Library set to begin soon, New Castle County officials are already looking ahead to what could be the next major project: building a new library in the Glasgow area. The idea is still in the very early stages, Diana Brown, manager of libraries for the county, said last week during a public meeting hosted by County Councilman Dave Tackett. kAmqC@H? D2:5 52E2 7C@> E96 a_a_ r6?DFD D9@HD E92E v=2D8@H :D E96 @?=J 2C62 :?
Speed bumps on Main Street would ‘significantly delay’ emergency responses, fire department says

6 days ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

Fire department leaders on Thursday forcefully pushed back against a proposal to put speed bumps on Main Street, arguing that doing so would slow down emergency responses and put Newarkers in danger. “Aetna Hose, Hook & Ladder Company is concerned about how the installation of speed bumps will negatively affect our ability to provide a timely response to the public safety needs of the greater Newark area,” Chief John Guzzo said.
Planning commission recommends against approval of Lovett Avenue townhouses

1 week ago | newarkpostonline.com | Josh Shannon

A developer’s proposal to build 12 new student rental townhouses on Lovett Avenue suffered a setback Tuesday, when the Newark Planning Commission voted not to recommend its approval, citing concerns about the design. Now, developer Nick Baldini can either make changes to the project or proceed to city council with the negative recommendation. The planning commission’s recommendation is non-binding, and council members have final say over approval.