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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, April 10, the University of Delaware reported that faculty, staff and students presented new research, published a study on AI in biomedicine and earned honors in history and nursing. The update was released as part of the For the Record segment. University of Delaware
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Darius Brown and colleagues are hosting two expungement fairs to help Delawareans learn about how to clear criminal records and improve re-entry success. The first fair is on Monday, Apr. 13 at Claymont Community Center (2-5 p.m.), and the second is on Wed, Apr. 29 at Kirkwood Library in the Pike Creek area. WDEL
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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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