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WDEL WDEL 101.7 FM / 1150 AM is Delaware’s Newsradio, trusted for breaking local news, weather, traffic, and compelling talk.

From your morning drive through the evenings, WDEL keeps the First State informed and connected. WDEL is Delaware's source for news, traffic, weather, local talk, and sports. The station is regularly recognized by its peers for outstanding news and talk programming, including the RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards for Overall Excellence and Newscast, the Marconi Award for "Medium market station of the

year" from the National Association of Broadcasters, the Crystal Award for public service from the National Association of Broadcasters, numerous News Operation of the Year awards from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association and Best of Delaware awards from Delaware Today. WDEL also airs Philadelphia Phillies baseball, Philadelphia Eagles and NFL football, and numerous Delaware high school football and basketball games. WDEL first signed on in 1922 and is one of the first 100 broadcast radio stations licensed in the U.S. WDEL is privately owned and operated by Draper Media.

Looking to increase postseason opportunities, the DIAA might have made things tougher for many 2025-26 tournament teams....
06/23/2026

Looking to increase postseason opportunities, the DIAA might have made things tougher for many 2025-26 tournament teams. STORY in Comments.

You might have noticed less parking enforcement in Newark over the past year, but that might be about to change. STORY i...
06/23/2026

You might have noticed less parking enforcement in Newark over the past year, but that might be about to change. STORY in Comments.

Delaware's 2026 Superintendent of the Year will have to try to win Pennsylvania's award next year.
06/23/2026

Delaware's 2026 Superintendent of the Year will have to try to win Pennsylvania's award next year.

Independence Day celebrations will be huge this year as we come up on America's 250th birthday. STORY IN COMM...
06/23/2026

Independence Day celebrations will be huge this year as we come up on America's 250th birthday.

STORY IN COMMENTS.

The suspect in the June 16th fatal workplace shooting at ChristianaCare has been indicted, and extradition proceedings w...
06/22/2026

The suspect in the June 16th fatal workplace shooting at ChristianaCare has been indicted, and extradition proceedings will soon begin. Full story in comments:

Wilmington Police have identified the person who died in last week's double shooting at Wilmington Hospital as 19-year-o...
06/22/2026

Wilmington Police have identified the person who died in last week's double shooting at Wilmington Hospital as 19-year-old Ethan Hillman of Smyrna.

The Norristown (PA) Area School District said its Board of Directors will vote Monday night, June 22, 2026, on the appoi...
06/22/2026

The Norristown (PA) Area School District said its Board of Directors will vote Monday night, June 22, 2026, on the appointment of Dr. Dorrell Green as that district's new superintendent of schools.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a weekend accident that took the lives ...
06/22/2026

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a weekend accident that took the lives of a pair of Townsend teens.

The Delaware State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a weekend accident that took the lives of a pair of Townsend teens whose identities have now been released.

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire Saturday evening, June 20, 2026, in the Green Valley ne...
06/22/2026

The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a fire Saturday evening, June 20, 2026, in the Green Valley neighborhood near Meadowood.

Behind the scenes as Delmarva Power makes preparations for summer:
06/22/2026

Behind the scenes as Delmarva Power makes preparations for summer:

Being ready for the hazards of summer on the electric grid takes year 'round work and planning.

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