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Monday, July 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four Delaware high school students from the YMCA’s Youth In Government program earned national recognition at the YMCA Changemakers Summit in Orlando, Florida from June 27 to June 29. Jeshen Kannan and Allison Hong received a $1,000 award for a mental health project while Audrey Curtis and Iyanna Flores proposed a soccer initiative to boost access for underserved children — showcasing innovative leadership in their communities. Delaware LIVE
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On June 22, a car accident damaged two of Meg and Dan Hurst’s food trucks—cutting their weekly events from 35 to about 14 and forcing the cancellation of bookings during peak summer as they work to recover with local support. Delaware Online
- ➤ The rebuilt McDonald's on Concord Pike still shows a warning sign for drive-thru users on busy Route 202—its drive-thru layout was radically changed after a 2024 fire, and it remains to be seen if the new design will ease traffic concerns. Delaware Online
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two juvenile suspects are in custody after an armed carjacking in Smyrna that began on Berry Drive around 6:00 a.m. on July 3 and led through Dover into Maryland before ending in a crash on Wheatleys Pond Road, where the 17-year-old from Georgetown surrendered while the 14-year-old from Dover fled but was later found—both now face charges including robbery, conspiracy, and firearm offenses. First State Update
- ➤ Mark Lynn, aged 60, was last seen at 6:00 a.m. on May 23 in the Wilmington Manor neighborhood driving a grey 2004 Ford F-150—detectives have followed leads in Pennsylvania but have not located him. New Castle County Police Department
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Veolia held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 18 as it opened its $35 million PFAS water treatment plant near Newport, the largest of its kind in the Northeast that will treat up to 30 million gallons per day from two rivers serving about 140,000 residents—this 17,600-square-foot facility at 2000 First State Blvd. uses 42 vessels of granular activated carbon and a lab to test new filtration methods ahead of EPA PFAS standards before the 2029 deadline. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro issued Bulletin No. 153 on Sunday to require insurers and pharmacy benefit managers to ease emergency prescription transfers and cover one-time refills in response to Rite Aid’s bankruptcy, ensuring that affected residents have continued access to essential medications—measures that will remain in effect for 120 days as officials monitor compliance closely. Delaware LIVE
- ➤ State officials in Delaware announced on Sunday that health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers must offer emergency prescription refills and simplify prescription transfers as pharmacies close following Rite Aid’s bankruptcy proceedings. The measures—set to remain in effect for 120 days—aim to keep patients from losing access to essential medications. Delaware LIVE
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Three water parks at the Delaware beaches offer attractions like lazy rivers, waterslides and kid-friendly areas for family fun. Jungle Jim’s in Rehoboth Beach, White Water Mountain near Midway and Thunder Lagoon at Fenwick Island are open daily in the summertime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—visitors should review height restrictions and pricing details before visiting. Delaware Online
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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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