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Tuesday, July 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A guide shows many fireworks displays in Delaware and Maryland, including the Wilmington Blue Rocks’ shows at Frawley Stadium after games and celebrations in Millsboro, Hockessin, Newark, Lewes, Dover, Smyrna-Clayton and Bethany Beach. Organizers say fireworks will start at set times—such as 6:35 p.m. or at dusk—and events run from June 28 through early September. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rockford Park’s new concert stage—which cost around $130,000—provides a professional setting for Wilmington’s free summer concert series that began on June 16 and will continue until Aug. 11 with a mix of music and food options. Friends of Wilmington Parks and Delaware State Parks worked together to design and fund the upgrade that now features a roof, more space and improved lighting for performers. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A non-profit has partnered with the City of Wilmington to launch its first summer literacy program that trains educators, AmeriCorps members and interested adults to tutor young readers. About 200 children will receive tutoring at PAL and the Hicks Anderson Community Center while Mrs—Wordsmith provides free learning materials—a plan Wilmington Mayor John Carney said will help students start the school year prepared. WDEL
SHOP NEWS
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$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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30th Anniversary Dickie DiSabatino Golf and Tennis Classic
10:30-10:45 a.m. — Bidermann Golf Course — Registration required — Participate in golf or tennis to support Cancer Support Community Delaware in a fun-filled day of contests and auctions.
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