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22-05-2025
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Traveling Memorial Day weekend? AAA predicts this many other travelers, too
Traveling Memorial Day weekend? You're not alone. More than 125,000 Delawareans are expected to travel 50 miles or more this holiday weekend, according to AAA. AAA considers the travel weekend to run May 22-26. While more travelers are expected on the roads, in the air and on boats this year compared with Memorial Day 2024, AAA predicts only about 1,000 more travelers from Delaware. Excluding the COVID-19 pandemic, that's the lowest year-over-year growth rate since 2016, AAA said. National numbers reflect this, too. AAA projects that 45.1 million people will travel nationally, an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year. But that projection is also the lowest year-over-year growth rate in nearly a decade. AAA attributes this to rising costs of both goods and services across the country. Related: What to know about public transportation at the Delaware beaches this summer Most Delawareans who are traveling this weekend will be driving, AAA said. AAA expects nearly 90%, or about 112,000, First State drivers. Air travel is the next most common mode of transport, with about 11,000 Delawareans expected to fly. And nearly 3,100 people are expected to travel by train, bus or cruise. Drivers are expected to make up the lion's share of travelers nationally, too. AAA projects 39.4 million people will travel by car, or about 87% of travelers. While gas prices typically peak in the summer, AAA said prices this year are lower than last. Another 3.61 million people are expected to fly, while 2.08 million will travel by train, bus or cruise. Related: While uncertainty looms in the air this summer, almost half of Americans plan to travel INRIX, a provider of transportation data, expects afternoons to be the most congested for drivers. It recommends hitting the road during the morning hours, specifically: Before noon on May 22 Before 11 a.m. on May 23 Before noon on May 24 Before 1 p.m. on May 25 Before 2 p.m. on May 26 Got a tip? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on X at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Traveling Memorial Day weekend? AAA predicts this many others, too
Yahoo
07-03-2025
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Stanley cup water bottle used as weapon in fight at New Castle-area middle school: Police
Three middle school students were arrested and a fourth was badly hurt last month following a school fight in which a Stanley water bottle was repurposed into a weapon. Delaware State Police charged two 13-year-old girls with three felonies and one misdemeanor each for the Feb. 28 attack at Calvin R. McCullough Middle School, located on Chase Avenue near New Castle. A 12-year-old boy was also charged with a misdemeanor, police said. According to police, troopers learned of the assault about 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 28. It happened earlier in the morning, though police did not say at what time. Responding troopers were told that the two girls beat another 13-year-old girl in the head "multiple times" with a metal Stanley cup, police said. The boy also hit the girl, but used his hands, according to police. School staff were able to separate the students, who were turned over to their guardians as police investigated. The victim, meanwhile, was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was treated for "serious injuries" to her head, police said. READ: How many animals and what kind? Why neighbors oppose Delaware animal sanctuary plan The two girls were charged with felony assault, possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a felony and conspiracy, as well as misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Police did not say what misdemeanor the boy faced. All three have been released to their guardians. Got a story tip or idea? Send to Isabel Hughes at ihughes@ For all things breaking news, follow her on X at @izzihughes_ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Stanley water bottle used in fight at New Castle-area middle school
