Monday, June 30th, 2025

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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old girl was shot in Wilmington Saturday night and was found on the 1400 block of West 3rd Street at about 10:30 p.m. before being taken to a hospital in stable condition—police are asking anyone with information to call Detective Kevin Nolan. WDEL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers will consider House Bill 82 today—this law forces board members to live in the district at least 75% of the year—and if it passes and Governor Matt Meyer signs it before July 8, board member Naveed Baqir will lose his vote when the board picks new leaders. Baqir, who has not attended meetings in person for 16 months—reportedly while living in Pakistan—has faced criticism over his remote participation. Spotlight Delaware
SHOP NEWS
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Homeschool Day: African Animals
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Check event website for costs — Engage in hands-on games and activities centered around African animals for homeschool families.
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$5 Thursdays
$5 Thursdays — 10 AM – 4 PM — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Enjoy a day at the museum for just $5 and explore fascinating exhibits on nature and wildlife.
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39th Firecracker 5k Run Walk
8 a.m. — Rockford Tower — Registration Fee — Celebrate Independence Day with a vibrant community run/walk at Rockford Tower.
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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
N/A — Jul 9–11 — NBN Sports Academy — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your basketball skills in a fun, character-building environment.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers with live Americana music from Kid Davis and the Bullets.
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Coffee Crawl
9-11 a.m. — Scout Cafe — Free to attend — Connect with the community on a coffee journey between local favorites.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy live Americana music with $0.50 burgers every Thursday night.
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Rockwood Movie Club
6-8 p.m. — Rockwood Park & Museum — Free entry — Experience Victorian films followed by a thought-provoking discussion.
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Delaware Pinball Championship Tour Event #3
5:30 p.m. — 1100 First State Blvd, Wilmington, DE — $20 for members, $50 for non-members — Experience the excitement of the pinball tournament with a unique ladder finals format and live streaming.
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First State Duathlon
8 AM – 12 PM — Bellevue State Park — Registration required — Experience an exciting combination of trail running and cycling at this duathlon competition.
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