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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DJ’s Alliance, a statewide nonprofit that helps those who lost loved ones to suicide, will collect donated shoes of all sizes to repurpose for impoverished countries. The fundraiser will start soon + aims to gather a wide range of shoes to support people in need. Bay to Bay News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Lewes man named Clifton Gibbs was convicted on May 13 on charges of sex trafficking, forced labor and interstate transportation for prostitution—he forced vulnerable drug users into sex work while his codefendant Brooke Waters pleaded guilty in January for similar crimes. Delaware Online
- ➤ A Dover man, Jaquan Fletcher, 22, was convicted by a Superior Court jury in Kent County for killing Frederick Tolson and for attempting to murder three others in separate December 2023 shootings—he faces sentencing on August 12 with a mandatory life term plus additional years. Deleware State Government
- ➤ Jah’Mir Johnson, 21, was fatally shot in a triple shooting in Wilmington on May 8 at about 6:45 p.m. in the 800 block of E. 22nd St., injuring a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman — he was the cousin of Jahlil Patton, who was fatally shot five years ago in Bear. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Goober's Diner in Wilmington was named one of the country’s 10 Best Roadside Diners by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The retro-style diner—opened in 2020—serves classic breakfast dishes and features vintage design elements with cherry red booths and a checkerboard floor near a Dunkin' store and across from Grotto Pizza. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware held board of education elections Tuesday in 11 school districts where Shannon Troncoso won the Christina seat with 67% of the votes and Brian Jordan won a seat in Brandywine with 80%—more than 21,000 people voted, and these wins may shift the course of school leadership statewide. Spotlight Delaware
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health care costs in Delaware nearly reached $11B as spending rose 9.1% between 2022 and 2023, far above the state's recommended increase. The new Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board is working to set rules for hospital budgets—while a large hospital system sues the state over the board’s authority. Spotlight Delaware
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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Open House at 2107 Westminster Drive
6-8 p.m. — 2107 Westminster Drive — $400,000 — Explore a beautifully maintained home in the Holiday Hills community with modern updates and inviting outdoor space.
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About That Life Tech Ecosystem Conference
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Wilmington University — Free entry — Empowering young adults with skills and connections for a future in tech.
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Roger McGuinn Concert
7-10 p.m. — Baby Grand — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Roger McGuinn blending folk-rock with his iconic songwriting.
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Spring Native Plant Sale
6-10 a.m. — Brandywine Zoo — $30 for a 6-pack of native plants — Purchase low-water native plants at this community-focused event.
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Walk & Talk: Coffee
9:00-10:30 a.m. — Scout Cafe — Free entry — Enjoy a scenic stroll with coffee and good company along the Brandywine River.
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Nerd Nite Wilmington
6-8 p.m. — Wilmington Brew Works — Free entry — Enjoy learning with friends while sipping great craft beer at this fun monthly gathering.
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Cooking With The Calamari Sisters
2:00 PM - 4:15 PM — Delaware Theatre Company — Check local listings for pricing — Enjoy a delightful cooking demonstration with a comedic twist from the famous Calamari Sisters.
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Laurie Berkner Concert
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate with Laurie Berkner and The Laurie Berkner Band as they perform classic kids' hits.
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The Chester County Card Show
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Sturzebecker Health Science Center — Free entry — Explore 200 tables of sports cards, Pokemon, TCG, vintage memorabilia, and more in a spacious new location.
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