Delaware LIVE News

09/04/2026

The Fighting Blue Hens kicked off the 2026 season tonight at the University of Delaware Stadium. Tailgating, high hopes, and great hot dogs as the season open for season 2 as a Division I program. Follow the team all year on Delaware LIVE!

09/01/2026

THE BLUE HENS ARE BACK!

The University of Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens open their 2026 season September 3, and the first four games bring four first-time opponents as Delaware begins its second season at the FBS level.

Here’s what’s on the schedule 👇
🏈 Sept. 3 — vs. Merrimack
📍 Delaware Stadium
The Blue Hens open the season at home against Merrimack, kicking off a new campaign with the first of four non-conference matchups.

🏈 Sept. 12 — at Vanderbilt
📍 FirstBank Stadium | ⏰ 4:15 p.m.
Delaware hits the road for its first nationally televised game of the season against Vanderbilt. The Commodores are coming off a 10-3 season and finished No. 15 in the final AP Top 25. This will be the first meeting between the two programs.

🏈 Sept. 19 — vs. Coastal Carolina
📍 Delaware Stadium | ⏰ 11:30 a.m.
The Chanticleers come to Newark for another first-ever matchup. Coastal Carolina finished 6-7 last season and enters 2026 with a new head coach and more than 50 new players on its roster. Delaware also has recent connections to Coastal through several transfers.

🏈 Sept. 26 — at Virginia
📍 Scott Stadium | ⏰ Time TBA
Delaware closes out its non-conference schedule with a trip to Charlottesville to face Virginia. The Cavaliers are coming off a program-best 11-win season, an ACC regular-season title and a Gator Bowl victory over Missouri. Another first-ever meeting for the Blue Hens.

After going 7-6 and winning a bowl game last season, how do you think the Blue Hens will finish this four-game non-conference stretch?

Read the full schedule preview at Delaware LIVE News.

08/30/2026

This afternoon, the Sister Cities of Wilmington concluded four days as the host at St. Anne City in Jamaica. The mayor and a delegation of city leaders have been the guest Mayor Carney and others from around our community. This afternoon, the delegation is celebrating 64 years of Jamaica’s independence… and important holiday in Jamaica. The Sister City Program opens up economic and cultural opportunities for both cities… and St Anne City Jamaica has been invited to be Wilmington’s sixth sister city and the first new city since 2010.

08/29/2026

It’s a beautiful day to be discovering the local wineries in Landenberg. Paradocx winery has grown into an award winning Pennsylvania vineyard. Wine tours. Birthday celebrations and harvest festival starting September 12th. Come enjoy our countryside for yourself.

08/29/2026

Elvis is in the building… at the Queen tonight. Almost every seat is filled as Elvis sings Viva Las Vegas & Jailhouse Rock to start the show!

08/28/2026

Jesse Malin, Craig Finn and Tommy Stinson will perform Aug. 29 at The Queen during a benefit for Donate Delaware honoring state Rep. Debra Heffernan.

Jesse Malin, Craig Finn and Tommy Stinson will perform Aug. 29 at The Queen during a benefit for Donate Delaware honoring state Rep. Debra Heffernan. WILMINGTON — Three prominent rock musicians will take the stage…

08/28/2026

Smyrna High School hosted multiple high school field hockey teams on August 26, for a preseason play day to get ready for the upcoming regular season.

Smyrna High School hosted multiple high school field hockey teams on August 26, for a preseason play day to get ready for the upcoming regular season. All photos courtesy of Dave Reeder. To see more…

08/28/2026

Wilmington’s historic African American religious celebration concludes with music, worship, youth activities, food, vendors and the traditional Big Quarterly

Wilmington’s historic African American religious celebration concludes with music, worship, youth activities, food, vendors and the traditional Big Quarterly WILMINGTON — For more than two centuries, the final weekend of August has carried a special…

08/28/2026

While the historic Powder Yard is temporarily closed, visitors can still explore the du Pont family home, gardens and the museum’s “Nation of Inventors” exhibition through Sept. 4.

While the historic Powder Yard is temporarily closed, visitors can still explore the du Pont family home, gardens and the museum’s “Nation of Inventors” exhibition through Sept. 4. WILMINGTON, Del. — Hagley Museum and Library…

08/27/2026

Delaware’s Primary Election is September 15!

Make your voice heard and get the information you need to cast your vote.

Learn more about voting in Delaware, important dates, and election information:

https://elections.delaware.gov/index.html?utm_campaign=elections2026&utm_source=delive&utm_medium=social-post&utm_content=primary&utm_term=social-vote