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Wilmington
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delawareans are invited to join the Rock Your Socks campaign by wearing colorful mismatched socks on March 21 to support World Down Syndrome Day; organized by the Down Syndrome Association, the event aims to spark conversations about inclusion in schools, workplaces and community groups. Delaware LIVE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A University of Delaware professor with decades of research is showing businesses how to design fair and transparent AI systems to meet new global regulations. His work aims to balance innovation and accountability so organizations can use AI responsibly. University of Delaware
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Regional gas prices jumped to an average of $3.61 per gallon for regular fuel on March 16, up from $3.42 last week, driven by traders’ concerns over Middle East risks and rising spring demand (including Delaware); analysts predict prices could climb another 20 to 30 cents in the coming weeks. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UDance will host its 20th annual 12-hour dance marathon on April 12 at the Bob Carpenter Center, starting at 9 a.m. to raise funds for the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation; the event features a time travel theme that honors past shows until it ends at 9 p.m. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ Red Clay Consolidated School District plans to convert McKean High School into a vo-tech & college innovation campus in 2027, but community members including disability program advocates warned at Wednesday’s board meeting that more public input is needed. WDEL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Valley skywatchers saw a rare meteor on March 17, and NASA notes that random meteors cannot be predicted while several meteor showers will light up the skies in the coming months. Delaware Online
- ➤ An EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph struck Kent County on March 18 at 9:30 a.m., marking Delaware’s first March twister in nearly 50 years (the National Weather Service is still surveying wind damage near Camden). Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Sen. Stephanie Hansen (D-Middletown) is working on a bill to extend legal protections to Delaware's nontidal wetlands to improve water quality and reduce flood risks; the measure may combine the existing tidal program with a new one and faces concerns from local farmers and developers. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ A Delaware primary care reform bill advanced out of committee in Dover on March 18 after nearly three hours of debate. The measure would require insurers to boost primary care spending and expand coverage for state employees + Medicaid patients. Delaware Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new AI-driven system helps older adults stay safely at home by sending alerts to caregivers when routine movement patterns change. The platform, developed by Wisdom, is being piloted today with local senior care partners using discreet sensors. Delaware LIVE
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, 54 high school baseball & softball teams gathered at Frawley Stadium for Delaware Online’s media day, where players posed for professional photos and interviews ahead of a season set to begin March 23. Delaware Online
- ➤ Appoquinimink senior Grady Redding won the 200-yard freestyle and 100 butterfly at the DIAA Swimming and Diving championships on Feb. 28 at the University of Delaware’s Rawstrom Natatorium — he posted his fastest time in 13 years, earned Swimmer of the Year, and led Delaware’s All-State Boys team. Delaware Online
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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