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Wilmington
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington officials planned a park project in 2006 to reclaim a long-neglected corner at 22nd and Lamotte; the plan began with demolishing vacant row houses and expected more funds to help expand the revitalization. Delaware Online
- ➤ On Mar. 28, the Involved and Informed Conference brought autism fathers and caregivers together in Wilmington to learn from experts and share experiences. The event offered valuable support for families navigating autism. Delaware Online
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Lewes-based Lefty's Alley & Eats will open a new location in The Grove in Newark this July. The restaurant and arcade venue will offer 55,000 sqft of entertainment (including bowling lanes, an arcade, and event spaces) and a full-service menu. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Division of the Arts’ Mezzanine Gallery is hosting Mike McSorley’s solo exhibition Out of the Ordinary which opened with a reception held Friday, April 10 at 5:00–7:00 p.m. and will run through April 24 at the gallery in the Carvel State Office Building at 820 N. French Street. Deleware State Government
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, Apr. 9, Delaware National Guard held a ribbon cutting at the 44,000 sqft River Road Training Site Readiness Center on Route 9, south of New Castle. The $25.5 million facility now serves the 153rd Military Police Company and 302nd Quartermasters Platoon — a major boost for soldier readiness. WDEL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Charlie's Pizza Claymont and Dom's NY Style Pizzeria will face off in the Munch Madness championship as readers vote free online + casting ballots from today until Thursday, 5 p.m. to crown Delaware’s top pizza shop. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Phillies play the Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park at 1:05 p.m. The game will be shown on NBCSP & FS1 with radio on 94WIP & WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM. Delaware Online
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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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Wilmington Flower Market Fun Run and Dog Walk
8 AM — Rockford Tower — Registration fees vary — Celebrate local florals with a fun run and a dog walk for all ages.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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