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Wilmington
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K is scheduled for Thursday, Apr. 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Abessinio Stadium (1021 West 18th St) in Wilmington, where participants will run or walk to honor his legacy. New Castle County Police Department
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington-based nonprofit First State Educate trains locals to run for school boards by offering workshops and mentorship that helped candidates like Carlos Dipres and Dr. Keenan Dorsey strengthen governance — a program that prepared nearly one-third of Delaware’s board members in 16 districts from 2023 to 2025. Spotlight Delaware
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, April 20, the Delaware Environmental Institute at the University of Delaware hosted a policy forum as part of the new Carper Collaborative on Climate and Jobs. Former Senator Carper, who expressed concern about the state's coastal conditions, brought together policymakers, business leaders and UD students to discuss climate challenges. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DNREC revised fishing rules for black sea bass, lowering the minimum size from 13 to 12.5 inches & opening the season on May 1 with a 15-fish daily limit while ending an Oct. 1 to Oct. 9 closure; however, NOAA may not update federal rules for offshore waters in time. Deleware State Government
- ➤ The Delaware Department of Human Resources and the Department of Labor will host a career fair on Friday, April 24 at Delaware Technical Community College, Terry Campus in Dover. It offers a morning session for invited students plus a public session from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for state job seekers. Deleware State Government
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Division of Public Health presented its Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Delaware report for 2018 to 2022 on April 20, showing a 1.5% yearly decline in cancer death rates dating to 2008. Governor Matt Meyer noted that prevention & early detection efforts continue to drive improvements. Deleware State Government
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Philadelphia Phillies opened their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs on April 20 at Wrigley Field (Chicago), with NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcasting the game and radio coverage on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM. Delaware Online
- ➤ Delaware Online has launched a project to rank the state’s best high school athletes and invites local readers to share their input via an online form. The initiative starts with football players and will later expand to include athletes from other sports before finalizing a top 10 list. Delaware Online
- ➤ Delaware native Dani Dennis-Sutton (from Millsboro) is projected to be picked in the NFL draft in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25. Local prospects Fintan Brose, Kyre Duplessis and Nate Reed may also sign as undrafted free agents. Delaware Online
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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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Zacarías Ferreira Live
9 PM — El Maguey — Ticket prices vary — Experience the king of bachata in a night of vibrant music and dance.
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Riverwalk Mini Golf Season Opening
12-7 p.m. — Riverwalk Mini Golf — Admission priced — Celebrate the kickoff of mini golf season with fun and friends at this scenic venue.
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