Good morning, Wilmington.

Yesterday hundreds of redheads, including about 200 runners, gathered on Choate Street in Newark for the fourth annual Ginger Run celebrating St. Paddy’s Day, with improved police coordination & quick road clearance ensuring the event passed smoothly.

Yesterday, residents gathered along King Street at Rodney Square for Wilmington’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade that celebrated local Irish traditions & neighborly spirit.

Kelly’s Logan House, the oldest Irish family bar founded in 1889, is a Trolley Square staple run by the fifth-generation Kellys.

The venue will host St. Patrick’s Day festivities tomorrow with traditional Irish fare and lively celebrations (added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980).

At Wilmington’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, the McHugh School of Irish Dance showcased Irish culture and will perform at Philadelphia’s parade on Monday at noon.

Bagpiper Dan Emery marched on King Street and his band will play through the weekend — marking a lively tribute to heritage.

Initial unemployment claims in Delaware increased to 319 for the week ending March 7 from 292 the previous week, according to the U.S. Labor Department report.

Meanwhile, overall US claims dropped by 1,000, falling to 213,000.

Delaware law lets service dog owners bring their trained dogs into public spaces (libraries, hotels, restaurants) without showing disability proof unless the animal’s role is unclear, and owners may be held responsible if the dog causes damage or is out of control.

Delaware Transit Corporation was awarded a $14.3 million federal grant to refurbish 51 buses, which will extend their service life up to six years and save about $7.4 million in future costs.

The program will start soon & improve service reliability for riders.

A survey by Munley Law of 3,015 U.S. workers ranked three Delaware commutes as the angriest.

The report cited the I-95/I-295/I-495 interchange near Newport, I-95 in Wilmington and Delaware Route 1 for heavy traffic and challenging driving conditions, and was released on March 14.

Data from Zumper shows that Wilmington apartment rents have dropped 11% since last February, with the median falling from $1,850 to $1,650—below both state and national medians.

Local disc golf doubles return with four weeknight leagues in northern Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania—starting Wednesday, March 18 at White Clay Creek State Park, Thursday, March 19 at Broken Chains in New London, Monday, March 30 at Brandywine and Tuesday, April 7 at Bellevue. Organizers handle pairings so no partner is needed.

St. Elizabeth Vikings won the 2026 DIAA Girls Basketball State Championship by beating Sanford Warriors 40-34 Saturday afternoon at UD's Bob Carpenter Center.

Senior guard Zy'Mylah Seda-Owens scored 15 points and helped secure the team's first state title since 2021.

Brad Myers and Brandon Holveck broke down key details ahead of the girls and boys state title games on Saturday, March 14 — providing clear insights for local fans.

Reporter Brad Myers said the boys basketball tournament will remain as one division because he believes the current format is best for local teams.

He expects no changes to the First State setup as teams continue to compete.

JDG College & Career Fair

10 AM – 12 PM — Goldey-Beacom College — Free entry — Explore career opportunities with local employers at this informative fair.

West Side Business Mixer

6-8 p.m. — El Toro Mexican Grill & Cantina — Free entry — Network with local entrepreneurs and enhance your business growth at this dynamic evening event.

Andy Hull Live Concert

8 p.m. — The Queen — Tickets available — Experience the emotive sounds of Andy Hull from Manchester Orchestra in a historic venue.

Capital City Go-Go vs. Delaware Blue Coats

7-8 p.m. — Chase Fieldhouse — Ticketed event — Experience an exciting basketball showdown in Wilmington as the Capital City Go-Go take on the Delaware Blue Coats.

Abe Ovadia Jazz Trio Performance

2-3 p.m. — Chapel Street Players — Free entry — Experience innovative jazz sounds from the Abe Ovadia Trio as they blend traditional tunes with contemporary flair.

Cherry Crush Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Queen — Tickets from $19 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cherry Crush live in Wilmington.