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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An 89-year-old New Castle man died when he was struck by a Jeep Grand Cherokee while trying to cross Pulaski Highway early on July 4 — his broken-down car had been parked on the shoulder near Biddle Avenue and police reported that the driver and passenger were uninjured. Delaware Online
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The New Castle County Division of Police issued a Gold Alert for Trinidad Sotelo, a 26-year-old man last seen at 10:45 p.m. on July 4 from the 1000 block of Richfield Road in Newark whose whereabouts remain unknown after he left with an unidentified person; anyone with information should call (302) 573-2800 or 911. New Castle County Police Department
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Matt Meyer signed off on Senate Bill 153, modernizing the Interagency Resource Management Committee—Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay has been named Chair to build a more coordinated early childhood education system in Delaware. The committee, made up of Cabinet Secretaries and senior agency leaders, will work to expand access to quality programs, grow the workforce and reduce care costs. WDEL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ An analysis by *Apartment List* shows that New Castle County apartment rents remained nearly unchanged in June with an average of $1,438 compared to $1,440 in May, as one-bedroom units were listed around $1,229 and two-bedroom units near $1,466. Delaware Online
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Appoquinimink's Jahsiear Rogers received the most votes in the Delaware Online preseason poll for best wide receiver in high school football — he beat five other nominees in the free online vote presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists. Delaware Online
- ➤ On July 4, Delaware Park in Newark hosted the Safari Sprint parade featuring exotic animal races with ostriches, camels, and zebras—Freedom Stance with jockey Daniel Centeno, Martin Chuan with My Ronda, and Otter Creek with Julio Hernandez won the sixth, fifth, and fourth races respectively. Delaware Online
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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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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers and Americana tunes at this lively weekly event.
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Drone Light Show
9:30-9:45 p.m. — Riverwalk Mini Golf — Free entry — Experience a mesmerizing array of 170+ drones illuminating the summer night sky.
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