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New Team Gear Shop Coming to Christiana Mall

April 12, 2026

A sports fan favorite will soon land in Delaware. Later this spring, Rally House—a store packed with jerseys, mugs, and team-themed home goods—will open its first Delaware location inside the Christiana Fashion Center. The spot will replace the old Lands' End store in the same shopping plaza, sittin

sports

Pat Tillman’s lasting mark on Arizona beyond football

April 12, 2026

Every April, Arizona comes together to remember a man who stood out on the field but chose something far bigger. Pat Tillman wasn’t just a college or pro football star—he gave up his career and life to serve in the military after 9/11. His legacy lives on through a simple 4. 2-mile run in Tempe, whe

sports

High school sports roundup: Standout performances and close games

April 12, 2026

A mix of dominant pitchers and come-from-behind wins highlighted Friday’s high school sports action. In baseball, Parker Lawson of Bay Port delivered a masterclass, striking out 14 batters while allowing just one hit as his team shut out Pulaski 3-0. Meanwhile, Green Bay Preble needed extra innings

sports

Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

April 12, 2026

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

entertainment

What’s really happening with the reporter and the football coach?

April 12, 2026

Rumors about a reporter and a football coach have taken over sports news lately. Photos of them together at a hotel pool in Arizona sparked questions. Some say their explanations about the meeting are now being reviewed by their employer. Others wonder if this is just another case of gossip getting

lifestyle

Spring planting checklist for New England gardens

April 12, 2026

April brings the first real gardening rush in New England. While most people focus on flowers, this month is actually prime time for getting edible plants into the ground. Early crops like peas and spinach don’t mind cool soil and can handle light frosts. Planting them now means fresh greens before

weather

Early heat wave hits Delaware as summer-like temps arrive early

April 12, 2026

Delaware is about to get a sudden taste of summer with temperatures climbing to near 90 degrees next week. While mid-April usually brings mild spring weather, the region is bracing for a sharp warm-up that could feel more like late May. Forecasters say this isn't typical for the season, raising ques

weather

Spring weather swings into gear with rain and warmth on the way

April 12, 2026

After weeks of crisp air, the weekend brings a big switch. Warm air pushes in from the south, pulling moisture that turns skies gray. The first real storm chances of spring arrive—not as a slow drizzle, but as quick bursts of rain and thunder. Saturday kicks off dry but sags by afternoon. Early sun

weather

New Jersey braces for sudden heat wave as summer-like temps arrive

April 12, 2026

After weeks of chilly spring air, New Jersey is about to get a sudden taste of summer. Temperatures are set to jump from the 60s to the 90s within days, marking one of the most dramatic warm-ups in recent years. Sunday will still feel like typical April, with windy conditions pushing highs only into

weather

Weather swings ahead: chilly days then rain, then warmth returns

April 12, 2026

This weekend Massachusetts braces for cool winds and dry air that could spark small fires. Temperatures will struggle to climb past the mid-50s on Saturday, while Springfield sneaks up to 60 degrees. Boston tops out at 58, Worcester at 56, Cape Cod at 57, and the Berkshires only at 52. Gusts up to 3