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Sunday, July 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters responded early Saturday morning to a fire at the Main Event entertainment complex on Fashion Center Boulevard and saw black smoke coming from the roof—activating sprinkler systems near the bowling lanes—while investigators from the Delaware State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the cause and event organizers advised scheduled guests to check with the venue. First State Update
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A survey by John Foy and Associates showed that Delaware had the nation’s lowest drunken driving arrest rate with 43 arrests per 100,000 drivers, while South Dakota had 879 arrests per 100,000. The study also noted that Delaware drivers must get ignition interlock devices after their first offense — a rule to help prevent repeat violations. Delaware Online
- ➤ A 24-year-old woman was shot early Saturday morning on the 1100 block of Pleasant Street in Wilmington—she was hospitalized in stable condition. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton proposed a bill to post all financial disclosure reports on the state website—letting Delaware citizens view them without filing a FOIA request. Senate President Pro-Tem Dave Sokola and other advocates support the measure, which will be considered when lawmakers return in January. WHYY
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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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