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Wilmington
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Families can join several local Easter egg hunts this spring. New Castle events include the March 28 hunt at the Delaware Museum of Nature & Science in Greenville and the March 29 hunt at Coleman's Christmas Tree Farm near Odessa, while Kent and Sussex offer hunts at local wineries, parks & beaches. Delaware Online
- ➤ A Mission for Michael named three Delaware parks among the nation’s best micro-escapes after surveying 3,006 people for spots to relax after work. Brandywine Park in Wilmington, Silver Lake Park in Dover and Battery Park in New Castle offer local spaces to unwind. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets for tours to view N.C. Wyeth's restored 'Apotheosis of the Family' mural will go on sale March 18 (members) and March 19 (public) with tours from April 1 to June 27; if tickets sell out, residents can view a free study of the mural in the WSFS building lobby. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ New Castle County schools are competing in the annual Great Schools, Clean Streams contest to win part of a $15,000 prize while urging families to pledge actions to keep streams clean. The contest runs until Friday, March 20. WDEL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ In Delaware, single-use alkaline batteries may be thrown away but rechargeable batteries and e-waste must be recycled; residents can drop off hazardous items at collection events at sites like Jones Crossroads Landfill (Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and Newark Recycling Center. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Delaware guide explains that drivers must treat malfunctioning red lights as four-way stops and yield to vehicles and pedestrians (including when following police or other authorized signals, part of a funeral procession, or operating an emergency vehicle). The guidance promotes consistent safety at intersections. Delaware Online
- ➤ Senate Bill 1 would cap hospital prices at 250% of Medicare rates and require insurers to boost primary care spending, a measure that could save over $400 million a year. The legislation is set to be heard in committee on Wednesday, Mar. 18. WHYY
- ➤ To get a U.S. passport, bring a printed application, birth certificate, photo ID, copies, passport photo and fee money to a local post office; processing takes four to six weeks (expedited service costs extra), so plan ahead for travel. Delaware Online
- ➤ A state law now prohibits dogs from barking continuously for more than 15 minutes (or 30 minutes total) and fines repeat offenders at $50 after a written warning. Service dogs and those in training are exempt, and the Office of Animal Welfare enforces the rule with police support. Delaware Online
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Delaware’s skyline is evolving as new high-rises begin and older towers get revamped, reflecting changes in building design and use. Projects like 1201 N. Market (the state’s tallest) signal ongoing shifts in Wilmington’s downtown. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Eagles re-signed tight end Dallas Goedert on March 15 with a one year contract designed to avoid a $20.5M dead money hit — a move that may let the team trade wide receiver A.J. Brown before June 1. Delaware Online
- ➤ The Howard Wildcats beat the St. Georges Hawks, 60-46, at the Bob Carpenter Center on Saturday night to win their first state championship since 2013. Senior Nicholas Baysah led the team with 15 points as Howard clinched its fifth title. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ Delaware’s top high school basketball seniors will compete in the 2026 Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Games Saturday, March 21 at Smyrna High School — the event will feature interactive Teen Driver Safety demos outside the gym. Delaware LIVE
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JDG College & Career Fair
10 AM – 12 PM — Goldey-Beacom College — Free entry — Explore career opportunities with local employers at this informative fair.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cherry Crush Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Queen — Tickets from $19 — Experience the vibrant sounds of Cherry Crush live in Wilmington.
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