Good morning, Wilmington.

Local communities host live music & the Great Delaware Kite Festival along with Easter egg hunts and family-friendly events this weekend.

Readers can review local schedules for precise times and locations.

Research shows that grocery store openings can point to a neighborhood's economic future, with Trader Joe's following areas with higher incomes and rising home values while Walmart serves lower-income communities in Delaware.

Delmarva Power asked state regulators to raise electricity bills by $15 to cover higher supply costs — the increase is expected to be approved automatically and is part of planned hikes, including a 4% rate jump set for July.

The University of Delaware announced Greg Walters as vice president of Facilities Services and Campus Planning beginning June 1.

The Navy veteran with 28+ years of experience will direct campus maintenance and oversee all renovations.

MOT Charter School held its senior prom at Deerfield Golf Club in Newark on Apr.

1. Video highlights showed seniors making memorable entrances as they celebrated this key school milestone.

On April 1, the city provided marked lots, pallets, tents & cots for unsheltered residents in Christina Park.

The move aimed to offer basic shelter and support to people living at the encampment.

DelDOT is planning to extend the Washington Street separated bike lane through downtown to Delaware Ave to create a safer route for pedestrians and cyclists.

The design phase is expected to finish by Spring 2027 & implementation will follow in late summer 2027 or 2028.

Delaware lawmakers are debating two bills on kratom, an herbal supplement sold in gas stations & smoke shops, with one bill set to ban it and another proposing limits on products with added contaminants as lawmakers return on April 14.

On Wednesday, the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement unveiled Care for Good, a program that offers nonprofits a stable way to manage rising health care costs for various employee sizes + partners with Angle Health and Weiner Benefits Group.

The solution aims to provide tailored, transparent coverage for nonprofit employees.

ChristianaCare announced Monday it will build a $75 million, 92,000 sqft inpatient rehabilitation facility for physical, speech and occupational therapy near its Newark hospital that will open in summer 2028, creating 122 new jobs and easing the strain on Wilmington Hospital's emergency department.

Delaware Online released the first 200 baseball photos from High School Baseball and Softball Media Day held March 18 at Frawley Stadium (the only pro baseball stadium in the state).

The images show players and coaches from 54 teams; sponsors include Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, ShopRite, and Birdie’s Links and Drinks.

Attendees at a Wilmington Blue Rocks game today at Frawley Stadium on the riverfront will enjoy family-friendly theme nights, contests, and giveaways along with diverse food and drink options before first pitch (ticket prices range from $14 to $19).

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.

Richey Rabbit Run 5K

9 AM – 3 PM — Richey Elementary School — Entry fee required — Participate in a community 5K with awards and post-race festivities.