Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of April.
Good morning, Wilmington.
💼 Business
McDonald's is adding new McValue items — a $3 breakfast featuring a Sausage McMuffin or Biscuit and $5-$6 meal deals with McChicken or McDouble plus sides — to offer affordable choices.
The new deals will start nationwide on Tuesday, Apr. 21 with Wilmington locations like 700 W. Fourth St. serving customers.
🎭 Culture
Cherry and other flowering trees provided a vibrant display at Brandywine Park on Apr.
3 near the Josephine Fountain and Van Buren Street Bridge — locals saw a fleeting spring bloom that may soon grow as showers arrive.
🏈 Sports
University of Delaware alumna Elena Delle Donne, the first Fightin’ Blue Hen to earn this honor, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame during Enshrinement Weekend starting Friday, Aug.
14 at Mohegan Sun and at Springfield’s Symphony Hall; tickets go on sale April 4 at 1 p.m.
The Philadelphia Phillies conclude a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies today at Coors Field in Denver at 3:10 p.m. on NBCSP+ with radio coverage on 94WIP and WDEL, as sunny skies bring temperatures near 70.
Runners and walkers took part in the annual Jesus 5K at Rockford Park on Apr.
4, hosted by Mount Salem Church—an event that celebrated Easter weekend and brought community members together for healthy fun.
🎉 Wilmington Events
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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.
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.
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