WDEL-FM (Wilmington, DE)

WDEL-FM (101.7 FM) is a radio station based in Canton, New Jersey, and is part of the Delmarva Broadcasting Company. Its studios and offices are situated at 2727 Shipley Road in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Arrest in April murder in Seaford

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

Delaware State Police have arrested a man from Indianapolis, Indiana, in connection to a homicide on April 8, 2025, in Seaford. 22-year old Andy Dorgilus was arrested on Wednesday, April 16th, and charged with killing 32-year old Rihem Frisby. Frisby was found shot on Clarence Street and died at a hospital.
Wilmington arrest takes three guns off the street

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

A 22-year old man is under arrest after a brief foot chase on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Wilmington. Police said officers stopped a vehicle just after 11 a.m. in the 500 block of Lafayette Boulevard, but a passenger fled on foot. Jermaine Winckler was caught a short distance away. Police said they recovered three handguns: a .38 caliber, a loaded 9mm, and a loaded .40 caliber that was previously reported stolen.
UD community protests after federal government revokes 8 student visas

1 week ago | wdel.com | Sean Greene

The courtyard in front of Recitation Hall at the University of Delaware filled up Wednesday afternoon with protesters supporting eight international students who had their student visas revoked. Student organizer Emma Abrams said while they were there to support the students, she doesn't feel the University of Delaware has done their part.
State lawmaker loses license for DUI crash

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

State Representative Kevin Hensley (R - Townsend), will lose his driver's license for a year, pay a $500 fine, serve probation, and attend DUI instruction, as a result of his guilty plea for causing a crash on Route 1 in Milford last November. Hensley's vehicle collided with a car on November 9, 2024, causing the other car to roll over and injure the driver. According to the Delaware Department of Justice (DOJ), Hensley's blood alcohol level thru a blood draw was .16, twice the legal limit.
Second suspect in Seaford shooting death arrested

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

Delaware State Police have announced a second arrest in connection with a homicide in a Seaford park last month. Troopers arrested 22-year old Jamal Riddick on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, while executing a search warrant at a residence in the 800 block of South Market Street in Blades. Riddick was charged with murder and 17 counts of reckless endangering in connection to the shooting death of 23-year old Schweitzer Dessin in Nutter Park on March 12th, that also injured two other young men.
Delaware Education Secretary responds to federal DOE Civil Rights letter

1 week ago | wdel.com | Sean Greene

Delaware Secretary of Education Cynthia Marten has responded to a letter from the U.S. Department of Education connected to civil rights.
Could McKean become the new home of the Charter School of Wilmington?

1 week ago | wdel.com | Sean Greene

The Charter School of Wilmington could have a new home under one of a dozen ideas being thrown around by a Red Clay Consolidated School District committee. The Red Clay School Board initiated the Secondary Attendance Zone & Programming Committee earlier this year in the wake of dwindling attendance at A.I. duPont High School, which at 550 students, has gone from one of Delaware's most prestigious public high schools to its smallest.
Brush fire near Wilmington causes delays during afternoon drive

1 week ago | wdel.com | Sean Greene

A brush fire just off of the I-495 & 12th Street interchange in Wilmington led to delays during Tuesday afternoon's commute. The fire began just after 4:00 near the high-tension power lines that run alongside I-495 just north of the Christina River Bridge. Multiple suburban fire companies joined the Wilmington Fire Department in putting out the harshest flames, although hotspots were still being worked on until about 8 p.m, when I-495 and 12th Street were fully reopened.
Community Event roundup: Easter and Earth Day activities in your area

1 week ago | wdel.com | Rachel Suga

Easter Sunday is hopping up quick and there are still a few activities that you could do with your kids, date night, or with your friends that aren't surrounding buffets, banquets, or sit-down dinners. Ramsey's Farm -- 440 Ramsey Rd Wilmington, DEHarvest Ridge Winery-- 447 Westville Rd. Marydel, DEWhile the kids get to hunt for Easter eggs, what about adults?
Port Corporation nominees back on Senate docket

1 week ago | wdel.com | Mike Phillips

The Delaware Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, will take up nominations to the Board of Directors of the Diamond State Port Corporation, but conspicuously absent are two of Governor Matt Meyer's nominees.