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Wilmington
Friday, April 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds residents that First State farmers markets and farm stands will open in May, featuring Delaware Grown produce & thorough food inspections by the Food Products Inspection section. Last year, these markets recorded more than $5 million in sales. Deleware State Government
- ➤ Acme Markets Foundation donated $50,000 to the Food Bank of Delaware on Thursday, Apr. 23 at the Route 9 library by New Castle as part of a mobile food pantry event aimed at boosting local food access. WDEL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Potbelly Sandwich Works will open its first Delaware store in late June at 455 Middletown-Warwick Road in Middletown and plans a second location in the Newark/Wilmington area as part of an expansion strategy. The chain is known for its warm sandwiches, salads, cookies, and shakes. Delaware Online
- ➤ The Delaware Division of Small Business is supporting local startups with EDGE 2.0 grants that offer cash funding and coaching. Jessica and Lee Williamson’s Coastal Key Lime Pie got a $50,000 boost and now supplies over 30 area shops, while the program invites other businesses to apply in upcoming rounds. Spotlight Delaware
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Theatre Company presents The Chequerboard Watch, a new play set aboard an 1855 clipper ship that blends modern musical theatre with traditional sea shanties — it runs through May 3 on the company’s Wilmington stage. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ 250Ride.org has partnered with First State Brewing to release Liberty Lager, the official commemorative beer for the 250 Ride reenactment. The event is set for Thursday, April 30 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the brewery’s Middletown location with historic storytelling and trivia. Delaware LIVE
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA said that gas prices in Delaware fell slightly on April 23, with the state average at $3.87 as instability along the Strait of Hormuz affected costs. However, pump prices remain near seasonal highs and the trend may not continue. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Odessa High School FFA and Agriscience Team won the 2026 Delaware Envirothon Championship today at Sussex Academy. The team will represent Delaware at the National Conservation Foundation International Envirothon in Mississippi from July 19-25 (each member earned a $500 scholarship). Deleware State Government
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The American Lung Association reported that all Delaware counties earned passing grades on its State of the Air report, though New Castle County scored a D for high ozone days. The report found over 200,000 kids are exposed to unhealthy pollution, urging caution for at-risk groups. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ The Carper Collaborative on Climate and Jobs launched with a policy conference on climate, energy and middle‑class jobs at UD’s STAR Campus on April 20 — drawing about 200 attendees including the Delaware Congressional delegation and featuring former U.S. Sen. Tom Carper. University of Delaware
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local and regional experts debated data center regulations and energy challenges at Wilmington University (in Dover) during Spotlight Delaware’s event, noting concerns that proposals for at least five data centers could strain power grids and raise local energy costs. Spotlight Delaware
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Representatives at a Claymont Renaissance meeting on April 23 updated community members about LIFT's two-year effort to reduce overdose risk by distributing NARCAN kits and hosting SMART Recovery meetings (a secular alternative to AA); the program reached 95 people and logged 338 meeting attendees. Delaware Public Media
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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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