Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Wilmington.
The Brandywine Valley SPCA rescued about 40 dogs and cats that survived flooding in Texas and brought them here on two flights—one Friday and one Saturday—and the animals are now available for adoption.
First State Compassion in Milford is getting ready to launch recreational cannabis sales from its marijuana cultivation and processing facility in a nondescript industrial building; the facility has a scientific—highly secure atmosphere.
Four teenage boys allegedly broke into a Dunkin' Donuts in Bear-area at around 5 a.m. Thursday by having two break in through a window while the other two acted as lookouts—police later identified the three 14-year-olds and one 13-year-old, three of whom live in Wilmington, and charged them with burglary, theft and conspiracy before releasing them to their parents.
Gerald Carroll left his home on Fols Crescent Avenue in Penn Acres on October 29 while riding his bike and has not been seen since — police ask anyone with information to contact the New Castle County Criminal Investigations Unit.
Delaware Online has published a gallery of past photos from the Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Museum near Wilmington that show families enjoying ice cream, live music and fireworks.
The images span decades—from events in the early 1980s to the recent festival on June 28—highlighting a cherished local tradition.
Fadie Arabo was moved when his father lost his teeth from preventable causes and he shadowed a dentist in Detroit for his high school project—he now plans to start a dental program in Delaware to protect others.
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.
Rockwood Movie Club
6-8 p.m. — Rockwood Park & Museum — Free entry — Experience Victorian films followed by a thought-provoking discussion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Descendents Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Queen — Tickets from $48 — Catch the iconic punk band The Descendents bringing the house down in Wilmington.
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