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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delaware hosts a week of local events starting today, including Blue Rocks baseball at Frawley Stadium, 25-year celebrations at Women’s FEST, and a line dance with Rob Holley at The Grand — residents can also enjoy Rehoboth Beach’s Gumbo Crawl and live music at the Lower Slower Delaware Festival. DETV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices remain lower in Delaware, averaging $3.983 per gallon today compared to the national average of $4.140, according to AAA. Rates across the mid-Atlantic rose amid rising crude oil costs and seasonal factors (with Delaware cheaper than Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania). Delaware Online
- ➤ On Monday, Apr. 6, Delaware Lottery confirmed that a winning Powerball ticket bought at Acme in Middletown won a $231 million jackpot with a lump sum option of $105 million; the winner may remain anonymous. WDEL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Philadelphia health giants, Thomas Jefferson University and PCOM, submitted bids last month to run Delaware’s first medical school that will enroll 40 students by fall 2028 using federal funds to enhance rural health care (leveraging existing clinical sites). Spotlight Delaware
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Lottery said four winning tickets remain unclaimed as of Tuesday, April 7, including a $2M Powerball sold at Boyd’s Corner Liquors in Middletown (for a drawing on Jan. 7), so residents with tickets should check them for a possible prize. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A DNREC public hearing on Monday, Apr. 6 focused on owner David Heffernan’s appeal to keep a concrete dune crossover at Prime Hook Beach after the agency ordered its removal for coastal construction violations — the record remains open through Apr. 13 for further input. WDEL
- ➤ Delaware officials are exploring two energy measures for large data centers that will either have separate electric rates or require a transmission certificate for facilities using 100 MW or more. The Public Service Commission has opened a tariff docket to set interim rules to prevent cost shifting to ordinary customers. Delaware LIVE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nemours Children’s Hospital held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 7 at its Rockland campus to open Delaware’s first surgical fetal care center under its Institute for Maternal Fetal Health. The facility opens to patients on April 13 and offers prenatal diagnoses, fetal treatments (along with specialized newborn care) all in one place. Delaware Online
- ➤ Fadzai Dube, a public health master's student, developed a nutrition training program for Food Bank of Delaware to address food insecurity and promote health equity. UD will celebrate its accredited Public Health program on Monday, April 13 in the Health Sciences Complex atrium. University of Delaware
- ➤ Wawa recalled its 16oz. iced tea lemon, diet lemonade, and fruit punch drinks because of a possible undeclared milk allergen, the FDA said. Affected products have been removed and destroyed at stores in Claymont, Dover, Middletown, New Castle, Newark, Smyrna (and Wilmington). Bay to Bay News
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Book Signing with Belle Burden
5-6 p.m. — Huxley & Hiro Booksellers — In-store purchase required — Get your copy of 'Strangers' signed by the author and hear about her powerful memoir.
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