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Wilmington
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Meals on Wheels Delaware hosts its 29th Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch at the Chase Center with renowned chefs preparing gourmet dishes plus live music. Guests enjoy sample stations and exclusive wines while ticket sales support meal programs for over 6,000 homebound seniors. WDEL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Starbucks closed its Riverfront location on Justison Street after 11 years in business + the change signals a new phase in local business trends. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ OperaDelaware earned national praise from Opera America for its full-time Company Artist program offering stability for performers. The model draws attention ahead of staging Andrea Chénier at The Grand Opera House on May 10, 13, and 15 and the national conference later in May (demonstrating a fresh approach to opera). Delaware LIVE
- ➤ Hillary Olson will be the new CEO at Hagley Museum and Library starting in June. She was previously CEO at the Rochester Museum and Science Center and replaces Jill MacKenzie, who retired after 44 years at the museum. Delaware Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last Wednesday, the Red Clay Board voted 6-1 to postpone turning Thomas McKean High School into an innovation campus for career and technical education and early college credit. The decision comes after community concerns over the Meadowood program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ UD advertising students toured the Christina Fire Company on April 22 and partnered on a real-world campaign to boost volunteerism and recruitment. Teams created campaign materials including t-shirts+hats and tattoo designs while the fire company reviews which proposal to adopt. University of Delaware
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a hunter-harvested white-tailed deer on Wednesday, Apr. 22 in Dover — officials say harvested meat should not be eaten. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Dewey Beach Town Hall project workers discovered an osprey nesting atop a crane during this nesting season. Costello Construction will rent a replacement crane at a cost of about $15,000 & continue work while protecting the bird. WDEL
- ➤ Fifty native trees were planted at Ashland Nature Center in Yorklyn in the days before Earth Day, April 22, and Veolia partnered with Delaware Nature Society — donating $10,000 to help conservation efforts. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware senators approved HB 17 on Tuesday to ease purchase regulations for hospitals while still requiring approvals for projects over $5.8 million + increases in bed capacity above 10%. The bill now goes to Gov. Matt Meyer for signature to help speed equipment upgrades. Spotlight Delaware
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Delaware Cancer Consortium held its biennial retreat in Dover — celebrating 25 years of advancing cancer care and healthy lifestyles while discussing new methods in early detection and treatment innovations. Deleware State Government
- ➤ Dr. Ashanda Saint Jean discussed maternal health challenges for Black women on Good Morning Delaware during an event led by DE Thrives. The interview examined barriers such as transportation and care access and stressed the need for improved support in our community. DETV
- ➤ Delaware’s Division of Public Health reported on Mon., Apr. 20 that cancer deaths declined by about 1.5% each year from 2008 to 2022 (state data shows the trend). Bay to Bay News
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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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The Return Walk
9-11 a.m. — Brandywine Park — Cost varies — Engage in a guided walking experience to slow down and reconnect with yourself in community.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
~ Helen Keller
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