Good morning, Wilmington.

Bishop William E. Koenig of the Diocese of Wilmington remembered Pope Francis for encouraging hope and service to the poor after he passed away on Easter Monday; he will hold a special Mass on April 28 at 12:10 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Wilmington — the event will be livestreamed and open to the public.

Tonight, DETV’s Matt Ford will interview Food Bank of Delaware CEO Cathy Kanefsky about the rising hunger crisis and growing demand for food aid—she will explain concerns over food waste and financial transparency.

John Christiansen, 72, was struck by an SUV while riding his electric scooter in his driveway at Holloway Terrace around noon on April 19 and died at a hospital on April 20—police arrested 45-year-old Roland Fleming and charged him with Vehicular Assault and Driving Under the Influence after the SUV ran off West Avenue.

On Thursday the Christina School Board voted 4—3 to name deputy superintendent Deirdra Joyner as the new superintendent after she accepts a formal offer and finalizes her contract.

She previously served as chief academic officer and spoke at a public forum outlining plans to clarify roles between the board and the superintendent.

Delaware lawmakers are proposing a legislative package to shield immigrant families by limiting the sharing of DMV and school data with federal immigration officials—only allowing disclosure with a court order or attorney general approval.

Rep. Jose Ortega said the measures aim to protect vulnerable residents amid ongoing concerns about federal overreach.

A state judge placed the permit for the Edgemoor port expansion in limbo last week after ruling that the environmental review failed to consider key evidence—this setback delays the $635 million project expected to bring thousands of jobs while state officials work on new permit approvals amid board nomination disputes.

Delaware launched a new online dog licensing system that will help reunite lost pets through DocuPet—owners registering their dogs will receive a unique ID tag to quickly file lost or found pet reports.

The Office of Animal Welfare and Delaware Animal Services are supporting this initiative, and late fees on expired licenses are waived until July 15.

Today, the parking garage at the Leonard L.

Williams Justice Center will only allow car access from Walnut Street until late June as drainage repairs close the main King Street entrance, while pedestrians use the King Street side. The changes come as the state renovates the nearby historic Customs House—set to become a new office center with public legal services—with employee relocation planned for 2026.

Delaware offers 12 bike routes across state and county parks—routes range from short 2.3-mile rides in central areas to longer 12.5-mile treks near the beach.

The guide covers trails from northern spots near Wilmington to locations in Dover and Sussex as cyclists prepare to ride in warmer weather.

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

8:00-9:30 PM — The Grand Opera House — Cost info not provided — Experience the world's finest Beatles tribute band bringing the iconic music to life.

20th Annual Shearing Day & Herb Sale

10 AM – 4 PM — Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm — Cost varies — Witness heritage sheep shearing and shop for Amish-grown herbs while exploring colonial skills demonstrations.

Hadestown National Tour

8 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the critically acclaimed musical that reimagines the myth of Orpheus through a vibrant folk opera lens.

Micky Dolenz Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with Micky Dolenz, famed member of The Monkees, at this historic venue.

Native Plant Sale

9 AM – 3 PM — Coverdale Farm Preserve of Delaware Nature Society — Free entry — Explore diverse native plants that beautify your garden while supporting local wildlife.

12th Annual Milk Run 5K

9-11 a.m. — Ramsey’s Farm — Proceeds to charity — Participate in a fun-filled community run/walk to support The Ministry of Caring.

Jon Anderson Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Grand Opera House — Last-minute tickets available — Experience an intimate night of music with the legendary Jon Anderson.

ROA Live at Maguey Nightclub

8 PM - 2 AM — El Maguey — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Experience a vibrant night of live music and dancing with ROA in Wilmington's nightlife scene.

Starboy Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — El Maguey — Ticket prices vary — Experience the electrifying performance of Estrellas de la Kumbia Mr. Rangel in Wilmington.

Wilmington Street Food Festival

2-8 p.m. — Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park — All food items $5 or less — Savor delicious bites from local food trucks while enjoying live entertainment and family-friendly fun.