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Wilmington
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Archive photos show Delaware in the 1950s with boardwalk scenes, historical newspaper front pages and early construction projects such as the Delaware Memorial Bridge—revealing moments that shaped local culture. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kami Silk has been named the new dean of UD Graduate College with her role starting May 1. She brings strong leadership from her time as chair of the Department of Communication and from her work at Michigan State University. University of Delaware
- ➤ The Christina School District Board announced two candidates—Celita Cherry and Joseph Lewis—will interview for a vacant Wilmington seat at Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy on Feb. 5, with the board set to appoint a new member on Feb. 10. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ When snow falls, Delaware school leaders prepare to close schools, delay openings or switch to virtual lessons. Colonial Superintendent Dr. Jeff Menzer said his team checks road conditions & building safety, while other districts weigh keeping traditional snow days against new virtual options. WDEL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware residents should keep winter gear ready as the National Weather Service watches a snow storm that may affect the area this weekend. Forecasts call for a chance of snow Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1, with Sussex County showing the highest probability & varying snowfall totals across the state. Delaware Online
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Tax season opened Jan. 26 and new federal withholdings on Forms W-4 and W-4P now require taxpayers in Wilmington to review updated IRS guidelines. Taxpayers should use the IRS estimator and guides to ensure correct filing and avoid costly mistakes. Delaware Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ SilverAssist announced its acquisition of Caring.com on Jan. 12 to streamline local senior care by connecting online resources with Delaware-based advisors in Hockessin (a key area in its growing network). The move aims to reduce search challenges for caregivers and help families shift from confusion to clear, local guidance. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ ChristianaCare scientists used CRISPR to cut the NRF2 gene, making head and neck cancer cells more sensitive to chemotherapy in lab tests — a breakthrough that may lead to treatments with lower doses and fewer side effects when safe delivery methods are shown. Delaware LIVE
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You cannot find yourself by going into the past. You can find yourself by coming into the present.
~ Eckhart Tolle
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