Daily
Wilmington
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church early Sunday morning at 9th and Franklin, with firefighters arriving at 3 a.m. to find flames reaching 20 to 30 feet above the roof — crews could not enter the unstable building. WDEL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Drama League alum Aubrey Plaza will co-star in Kenneth Lonergan's upcoming film 'Tomorrow is a Drag' with Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby, and Matthew Broderick this fall + she is expecting her first baby with Broadway star Christopher Abbott, who is currently performing on stage. Delaware Online
- ➤ St. Anthony's Italian Festival — reduced to 7 days instead of 8 — will shift its Procession of Saints parade to a new route this year. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware voters last week changed school board leadership in New Castle County by electing fresh faces like Britney Mumford and Elena Brenner in Appoquinimink and Jenny Howard in Red Clay. More than 12,500 votes were cast statewide — with some districts seeing minimal contests as incumbents retained seats. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dover Motor Speedway is hosting NASCAR All-Star Weekend with a special non-points race that brings in engines and campers, yet longtime fans note fewer familiar faces. Officials say the event is meant to reconnect the community + build excitement for future NASCAR weekends. WDEL
- ➤ DIAA spring sports tournaments begin today with games in girls lacrosse, boys lacrosse, softball and volleyball held at area high schools and fields. Events will continue through next weekend at venues such as Caesar Rodney, Wilmington Friends and the University of Delaware. Delaware Online
- ➤ Day two of NASCAR All-Star Race Weekend at Dover Motor Speedway featured qualifying laps, the Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge, and the BetRivers 200 NASCAR Series Race. Zane Smith’s pit crew won the trophy and $100,000 prize, and Corey Day clinched his first win in the series. Delaware LIVE
-
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.
-
TEA 107 & 108 In-Person Class
9 AM – 5 PM — Fieldstone Golf Club — Registration required — A comprehensive 3-day intensive course covering tea fundamentals with tastings and assessments.
-
Los Dos de Tamaulipas & The New Halcones Concert
6 p.m.-midnight — Enigma Delaware — Tickets via Ticketón — Experience vibrant regional music with a lineup of talented artists at this all-ages concert.
-
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show
2-5 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Tickets available — Watch amazing pups perform incredible stunts as they showcase their journey from rescues to rockstars.
-
Corporate FunRun Delaware 5k
5-10 p.m. — Wilmington — Registration fee applies — Join the excitement of a workplace fitness challenge and promote health in the community.
-
SOLO EXITOS TOUR | Los Rieleros del Norte
8:00 p.m. — Enigma Delaware — $67.84 — Catch Los Rieleros del Norte for an unforgettable night of music in Wilmington.
-
First Sundays at Docklands
2-8 p.m. — Docklands Riverfront — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food, and community vibes by the river.
-
Grand Baile Salsa Night
7-10 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Dance the night away with vibrant salsa rhythms and a lively atmosphere.
-
Science Fiction x Red Hot Chili Jam
8-11 p.m. — The Queen — Food and drink available — Experience live performances of iconic albums 'Make Yourself' and 'Californication' from tribute bands.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
About Daily Wilmington
Welcome to the Daily Wilmington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Wilmington, Delaware community. If you like the Daily Wilmington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Wilmington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Wilmington and across Delaware. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Wilmington
A free Wilmington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailywilmington.com/sitemap