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Friday, July 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sunday Breakfast Mission, Habitat for Humanity and Christ the Cornerstone Church renovated rowhomes on Wilmington’s east side that opened on June 17 as transitional housing with four bedrooms, shared living spaces and a modern kitchen. Residents pay $300 monthly to live in the units and work toward education or career goals — local leaders say the project shows how nonprofit teamwork can improve housing stability. Delaware Online
- ➤ Wilmington’s Play Streets event was held on July 8 near Harlan Elementary School where, despite heavy rain, families gathered for free food, music and activities to honor late councilwoman Rysheema Dixon. Organizers say the series—promoting neighborhood connection and Dixon’s legacy—will continue all summer with the Grand Finale on Aug. 26 at Rodney Square. Delaware Online
- ➤ Firefighters from multiple New Castle and Delaware county companies are responding to 9-1-1 calls from North Wilmington—Talleyville responders report a strong gas odor along Foulk Road and Concord Pike—while DNREC and the New Castle County Office of Emergency Management confirm that no active gas leaks have been found. WDEL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington Airport has seen more than 660,000 passengers since Avelo Airlines began service in February 2023—recording the highest volume in recent history with over 156,000 travelers in the first half of 2025. Officials are expanding the terminal with a new gate, improved restrooms, a TSA-dedicated PreCheck line, and a baggage carousel that will be completed by fall. WHYY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Winterthur Artisan Market returns for its fifth year from July 18th to 20th with over 150 vendors, including 50 new ones, offering handmade crafts and local art. Visitors can join workshops like custom candle-making and fragrance creation—plus sample local wines from Penns Woods Winery. WDEL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware transit officials proposed changes to popular DART bus routes in New Castle County that will reconfigure routes 13 and 40 and eliminate route 54—parts of which will join an expanded route 64; a public meeting is set for tomorrow, July 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bear Library to review the conceptual plan. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ Julianne Murray, the GOP Chair, has been named interim federal prosecutor by Attorney General Pam Bondi amid political scrutiny over cases like Hunter Biden & Wal-Mart opioid sales. Murray will hold the temporary role and is set to speak publicly after being sworn in, state GOP officials said. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ County Executive Marcus Henry said he was pushing for more youth services and safe places for kids and noted that transportation and funding barriers hindered such programs. His office will work with school districts and the Boys and Girls Club — expanding efforts countywide. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ On June 18th, the Delaware Public Service Commission approved Chesapeake Utilities' settlement that raised natural gas base rates, with residential heating customers facing a 6% increase and non-heating customers a 6.5% increase. The settlement—Chesapeake's first base rate hike in nine years—means bills will increase by about $5.37 and $2.74 per month for these customers while keeping fixed charges unchanged. Deleware State Government
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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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Modern Calligraphy for Beginners Summer Edition
1-2:30 p.m. — The Chancery Market — Check for cost — Dive into the art of lettering with a fun modern calligraphy session.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers while jamming out to Kid Davis & the Bullets' Americana tunes.
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