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Wilmington
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Salesianum School seniors arrived at the Hotel du Pont on May 22 (a memorable moment captured in photos) to kick off their prom evening. Delaware Online
- ➤ Despite rain at Delaware Stadium on Saturday, May 23, 6,657 graduates celebrated their Commencement at the University of Delaware, and keynote speaker Mariah Calagione (co-founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery) urged the new Blue Hens to engage with diverse communities. University of Delaware
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA is launching a Flood Inundation Mapping service & Urban Rain Rate Dashboard today to help urban emergency planners predict extreme rain events in Philadelphia and Dover. The experimental tool uses data from unmanned aircraft and will be available nationwide by the end of September. WHYY
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The latest DIAA spring tournament update posted May 24 delivered scores from girls and boys lacrosse, softball and volleyball, while schedules for upcoming matches are set to begin May 26 at venues including Caesar Rodney High and the University of Delaware. Delaware Online
- ➤ Archmere’s fifth-seeded girls lacrosse team ousted Tatnall in the DIAA quarterfinals as players Claudia Koch (4 goals) and Elizabeth DeLuca (3 goals) powered the Auks into the semifinals. Delaware Online
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First Sundays at Docklands
2-8 p.m. — Docklands Riverfront — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food, and community vibes by the river.
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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.
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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.
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An Evening with Kelli O'Hara
8-11 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting voice of Kelli O'Hara live in Wilmington.
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