Good morning, Wilmington.

Local hardware stores Action Hardware and Wagner Hardware shared advice on safe ways to melt ice and snow on Thursday, Jan.

22 to help residents protect their properties.

The Delaware Division of the Arts announced that 27 Delaware artists, including Wilmington’s Master Fellow Dennis Beach, received 2026 Individual Artist Fellowships totaling $184,000, with grants from $5,000 to $12,000 that require a public exhibition or performance next year.

Lawmakers unveiled a three-tier funding formula on Jan.

21 at a joint Education Committee meeting in Wilmington; the model lets schools reallocate state funds to cover staff, operations, and special student needs, and a spring budget proposal will be based on the plan.

The Delaware Forest Service will host its 11th annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on Feb.

23-24 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike) where tree care professionals will learn best practices in classroom and hands-on sessions; registration is open until Feb. 22.

Residents in Wilmington should prepare for a severe winter storm with heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain expected from Saturday night through Monday.

A cold weather advisory runs tomorrow morning with wind chills dropping to minus 8 so commuters are urged to take extra precautions.

A major winter storm is set to hit Delaware on Sunday and Monday.

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch from 7 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Monday, and forecasts predict 6-12 inches of snow across Delmarva (over a foot in northern areas) before colder air arrives.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Delaware starting Saturday night, Jan.

24 through Monday, Jan. 26. Heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain may cause dangerously slippery roads on Sunday and Monday morning, so residents should prepare for difficult travel.

The Delaware State Chamber of Commerce approved new board directors and governors effective Jan.

1, 2026, naming four business and education leaders while longtime members shift roles. The organization also honored Andrew Cottone III as Board Member of the Year.

2026 Summer Camp Fair

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Free admission — Explore local summer camps and enjoy hands-on science activities for campers.

Learn to Play Mahjongg

1-2:30 p.m. — Siegel JCC Kehillah Lounge — Free for Members, $50 for Non-Members — Engage in a fun and social Mahjongg class suitable for all skill levels.

The Rock Orchestra

8-10 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Admission details not specified — Experience a unique blend of classical and rock music from world-class musicians.