Good morning, Wilmington.

Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County celebrated the completion of three new Grace Point III homes in Middletown on Thursday, with community leaders and volunteers in attendance as three families received their keys.

City officials and Friendship House will install mobile showers and washers at Christina Park by April to help unhoused residents after a harsh winter.

The project, in partnership with 1 in 7B Foundation, aims to improve local hygiene services.

The Junior Barber Academy provided free haircuts to kids at STUBB Early Education Center on Thursday, March 26.

The eight-week program helped youth learn barbering skills (teaching essential trade basics) and build community ties.

A Historic Odessa Foundation official shared details on an intimate 18th century hearth-cooked dinner (using authentic tools and recipes) at a historic house.

The discussion highlights traditional cooking methods that connect residents to the city’s past.

New Sweden Day will take place at Fort Christina Park on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. This free event for all ages will feature living history demonstrations, music, interactive exhibits (including a 1:30 p.m. ceremony with community leaders) that honor Delaware’s colonial roots.

The Delaware Division of the Arts is asking residents to shape its five-year funding plan (July 2026-2030) after awarding $5.4 million in grants last year; officials are collecting feedback through public meetings and a statewide survey to guide future grants, programs, and arts access.

UD experts explained that women face an ongoing pay gap compounded by career interruptions and caregiving duties and that transparent salary data + negotiation training can help reduce this gap.

The Mar. 26 research advises starting financial planning early to build wealth.

Governor Matt Meyer announced nearly $28 million in federal funding to expand high-speed broadband to over 4,500 unserved homes and businesses statewide, with construction starting this fall and finishing by 2029.

The project includes $75 million in private investment from Verizon and Comcast under the BEAD program.

On Thursday, the Coastal Zone Industrial Control Board upheld DNREC’s decision that a proposed data center near Delaware City violates the Coastal Zone Act, delaying Starwood Digital Ventures’ Project Washington planned off Route 9 between Hamburg Road + Governor Lea Road until a final letter is released.

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.

2026 Delaware Running Festival

7 AM - 1 PM — Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park — Registration required — Gather with thousands of runners for a marathon, half marathon, 10K, or 5K in a scenic setting.

Still Not Okay Concert

8-11 p.m. — The Queen — $37 entry — Catch the last-minute tickets for an exciting night of live music and entertainment.

TEA 105 & 106 In-Person Class

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fieldstone Golf Club — Registration fee applies — Dive into a 3-day intensive class covering key tea sommelier skills.

Celebrity Chefs' Brunch 2026

11 AM – 2 PM — Chase Center on the Riverfront — Details coming soon — Indulge in a culinary extravaganza with star chefs in a scenic riverside setting.