While the dates and exact celebrations of Carnival vary by location, the United States celebrates Mardi Gras beginning 10 days before Shrove Tuesday, also called “Pancake Tuesday” or “Pancake Day,” ...

The Animal Planet's annual battle for the Lombarky Trophy is Feb. 8 with a goal of finding homes for the participants. Here's what you need to know about Puppy Bowl XXI. The big game is at 2 p.m.

New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 458 in the week ending Jan. 31, up from 327 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment claims rose to 231,000 last week, up ...

For frozen pipes, blockages need to be cleared immediately. Open a nearby faucet slightly so the pipe can drain as it thaws. Depending on the severity, it may be best to call a professional for ...

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. March 8, 2026. Does everyone spring forward?: These states don't observe daylight ...

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Central Atlantic last week compared with the week prior.

Cape jumped out to a 28-12 lead after one quarter and kept Caravel from mounting a big comeback in its 77-66 win at Caravel Academy, Feb. 6, 2026. Cape's Geordan Downing put in seven three-pointers on ...

This UD professor doesn't want struggling people to get triggered into hurting themselves over social media. So he built an ...

Can your food stay safe in a fridge when the power goes out? If you experience a power outage, here is a food safety guide.

Rasheed Earl has been charged in a Wilmington triple shooting that killed Jah'Mir Johnson, 21, and injured a 9-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman.

Excerpts from The News Journal archives include tear gas used on Sussex Courthouse mob in 1926, electric rate hike in 1976, ...

Passing game coordinator Parks Frazier, once seen as a rising star, isn't coming back as the Eagles hired Josh Grizzard, the ...