That’s it really. Getting down it from Capitol Trail to New London in the afternoon sucks. Sometimes it’s a big clusterf trying to turn on it. If I had known how bad it would be I might have moved to the other side of town.

PAID MOVING HELP NEEDED — TUESDAY 10/20 — NEWARK, DE 19702

Looking for 3–4 reliable college students or other individuals to help load a moving truck on Tuesday, October 20.

I'm moving out of a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment on the third floor with no elevator.

Everything will already be packed into boxes. I only need help carrying boxes and furniture downstairs and loading everything into the truck. No driving or transportation services needed.

Pay: $25/hour per person. Expect several hours of work.

($150 flat rate; even if this takes 3 hours you will receive at least $150 each)

Must be reliable, comfortable lifting and carrying furniture, and available Tuesday, October 20.

Please message me with your availability and whether you're applying individually or have a group of people who can help.

EDIT: No off loading help needed. I am moving out of state. Just need loading help from Newark apartment

Genuinely curious, not complaining. Getting from the Barksdale Rd / Christina Pkwy area down to Elkton Rd near the shopping center (ACME, Home Depot, M&T) means going east and squeezing under the small rail bridge on Casho Mill Rd.

Looking at the map, there's what looks like a fairly short stretch of woods between the west end of Barksdale and Elkton Rd. A straight connector there seems like it would take a lot of pressure off Casho Mill.

Is there a reason it was never built? Wetlands or floodplain? Parkland or protected land? The rail line? Was it ever proposed and shot down? Would love to hear from anyone who knows the history.

Hope to see everyone this weekend for No Kings: Vote Early in Newark! This event is part of a national day of action meant to mobilize the largest early vote turnout in American history.

• No Kings: Vote Early protest
• Sat Oct 17th
• 2:00-3:30pm 
• Corner of S College and Main St. in Newark

And to the inevitable trolls that comment saying something like "good job, we haven't had a king since the 1700s"... yeah, that's the point. We want to keep it that way.

Rooms for rent! Located not too far from the UD campus, in a nice neighborhood. The house has 4 bed 1 bath, with the primary bedroom and the smallest room open for rent. The medium room is also open for rent for the 27-28 academic year. Rent is $650-675 depending on room size, excluding utilities, which come up about $100 or so a month.

Pls dm me if you have any questions! Thanks!

The mural in Newark is being covered up! Are we getting a new one or is it gone for good?

I’m located in Middletown, Delaware, and recently had an inground fiberglass swimming pool installed. I’m preparing for my final New Castle County pool inspection and hoping to hear from homeowners who have gone through the process.
Question 1: Existing White Vinyl Picket Fence
I currently have a 48-inch white vinyl picket fence surrounding the pool area, with approximately 3-inch gaps between the pickets. The horizontal rails are less than 45 inches apart.
I’m considering adding black PVC-coated welded-wire mesh backing to approximately 125 linear feet of the existing fence instead of replacing everything.
Has anyone in New Castle County passed their final pool inspection with mesh backing on an existing vinyl picket fence?
Was the mesh installed on the inside (pool side) or outside of the fence?
What mesh opening size and fastening method were used?
Did the inspector approve it without requiring additional changes?
How much did you pay to have the mesh professionally installed?
Question 2: Raised Wraparound Porch
My home also has a wraparound porch that is approximately 24 inches above ground level, with a 38-inch-high railing.
The porch is adjacent to the pool area, and the existing fencing separates the outside access areas from the pool. Someone coming up the exterior porch stairs cannot simply walk into the pool area without crossing a barrier.
I’m trying to understand how New Castle County evaluates an elevated porch and its railing when it is adjacent to or forms part of a pool enclosure.
Has anyone passed a final pool inspection with a raised wraparound porch and a railing shorter than 48 inches?
Does the county measure the required barrier height from the porch floor or the ground below?
Does it make a difference if the porch is elevated approximately 2 feet above ground?
If the porch railing is considered part of the pool barrier, did the inspector require additional railing height, screening, or other modifications?
Did anyone receive approval based on the layout preventing direct access to the pool from the exterior stairs?
I’m specifically interested in firsthand experiences from New Castle County homeowners, especially anyone inspected in 2025 or 2026.
I’m trying to find a solution that meets the county’s requirements without unnecessarily replacing existing fencing or rebuilding the porch railing.
Any experiences, photos of approved setups, or recommendations for local contractors would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

I know it is not even Halloween, but I’m looking for a snow blower repair recommendation since it wasn’t working at the end of last snow season. Better late than too late right?

Thank you in advance.

Looking for a therapist in the Newark area for in-person appointments. A friend is looking to start therapy and has looked at psychology today and done some Google searching but I thought I’d ask here. She wants something pretty niche, I guess. White woman 50+ who has grown children that have moved out. She has a lot of anxieties and is now living alone.
Any suggestions or ideas for finding someone with this specific criteria? TIA

My daughter absolutely loves her school and I wanted to share information for others who may be interested!

If your 4 or 5 year old didn’t make the cut off for Kindergarten this year or you are looking for a hands-on and personalized approach to learning, come check out Newark Center for Creative Learning! At NCCL, children are actively involved in learning through open-ended experiences that encourage creativity, collaboration, and curiosity about the world around them and how they can make a difference. As a small school with a large focus on the importance of community, parents are actively involved and teachers are able to develop meaningful relationships with each child, helping to foster confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

Come check out one of the open houses on October 17th and 20th or schedule a visit!

Hi! I’m 26F and live around Newark. I want to learn something new and spend my free time doing activities where I can also meet people and make friends.
I’m open to classes, clubs, sports, volunteering, dance, pottery, pickleball, etc. I’m a beginner, so anything beginner-friendly would be great.
Any recommendations around Newark/Wilmington, Delaware?

Although it works, it sounded horrible last year. With the place relatively cleaned out right now, I'd like to get it looked at to make sure everything is okay

👑 NO KINGS DAY OF ACTION — OCTOBER 17

The national No Kings movement is taking a new shape, shifting from mass mobilizations toward voter participation and preparing voters for November.

Indivisible Newark DE is going back to our chapter roots for our No Kings Vote Early protest: gathering at S. College Ave. & W. Main St., then marching down Main Street together. ✊

Expect a high-energy protest with plenty of chants, signs, and solidarity — plus voter information and resources to help us create a blue tsunami this November. 🗳️

www.IndivisibleNewarkDE.org/upcoming-activity/no-kings

I live in an apartment complex but really would like to start composting. My ideal would be a composting center that accepts weekly food scraps and allows a pick-up of finished compost a few times a year. Anyone know of anything like this or have suggestions for apartment composting? Thanks in advance!

Beware of letting Omar Casillas get on your roof, I've witnessed him tear off singles, accelerate damages with unethical and illegal practices, which technically result into fraud , will strike roofs with hammers , purposely damaged gutters with ladders,

makes racist remarks about Indians and blacks , witnessed Omar take competitors door hangers off of residence doors which is considered fraud tampering with competitions advertisements on private property of homeowners, it has appeared.

Omar has been to jail before regarding manners with prior customers regarding withholding services and check payments. Imagine only what hasn't been discovered or challenged. I would use a more reputable, trustworthy company and not just a one man operation

30

Wedgefield. Dr

New castle

Moving out on my own for the first time in after a couple of years and looking for recommendations on apartment complexes in Northern New Castle County / surrounding areas. 

Move-in window: Mid-November to December 2026 

Must-Haves:

• Budget: $1,750/month max base rent 
• Size: Studio or 1-Bedroom (square footage doesn't matter; open to smaller layouts)
• Location: Within a 30-minute drive of Greenville, DE (open to North Wilmington, Elsmere, Newark, Bear, Pike Creek, or nearby PA border) *
• Type: Independent apartment (no rooms for rent / shared house arrangements), No Renting from Indivduals
•  Parking: Easy/dedicated parking included with no monthly fee
• Appliances: Dishwasher is a, In-Unit Laundry and Central A/C are required

Not a Factor:

• No pets (pet restrictions and fees don't matter) 
• Don't need luxury amenities like pools, gyms, or community clubhouses

Also open to warnings:

Are there any specific management companies or complexes in the area that I should steer clear of regarding maintenance delays or pest issues? Thanks in advance for any leads!

Hello everyone, I was traveling on 295 south from the Delaware Memorial Bridge as the exit split off to go I-95 north and I-95 south a dark red maroon 2019 Chevy Malibu sideswiped me causing a lot of damage. Their vehicle is heavily damage in the right side order rear the tail light is broken. They took off from the scene the vehicle. The vehicle has Kentucky license plates. I did not get the number unfortunately, but the vehicle has a lot of damage looking to see if anyone sees anything like this if they can send me a message. I have significant damage to my vehicle and I just wanna get it fixed. This happened at around 7:11 PM to 7:15 PM. They waited for me to exit my vehicle and they took off heading I-95 northbound.

Happy Saturday y’all!

My favorite type of project is when we sit down with a Pinterest board and come up with something dreamy. My second would have to be digging into some old-time craftsmanship and matching the quality.

Here’s an example of each. First a custom pantry installation where I measured the Client’s KitchenAid and favorite cereal box to ensure it works for her lifestyle. Then a 200 year-old row home in old city with a window that stood the test of time, just not all time, and needed some repair before I could paint it along with the rest.

Last pic is me doing what I love to do with my free time: sharing my ceramic art with the world at a street festival.

You can dm me here or follow the link in my profile to my Instagram to see more projects. Let’s talk!