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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Restaurant Foundation and Goldey-Beacom College launched a Hospitality Leadership Advancement Program to offer training in leadership, finance and communication to help hospitality workers advance their careers under a state Workforce Development Board grant. Fifteen participants will start in August while another fifteen will join in the spring to earn 12 transferable college credits and a business management certificate — a boost for Delaware’s largest small business employer. WHYY
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Wilmington man Donnie Taylor was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for a 2022 crime spree—he lured victims with false promises, committed assaults, stole money and property, and fled across state lines before being caught. WDEL
- ➤ A Wilmington man named Daniel Tiberi was arrested for cutting utility cables along Milltown Road on June 11th when officers found damaged wires and tools in a silver Lincoln MKX and later took him from a Kentucky Avenue home—he now faces charges of aggravated criminal mischief, second-degree conspiracy, attempted theft and a fugitive offense. First State Update
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware will start recreational marijuana sales on Aug. 1, allowing only medical dispensaries to open at the start, which has raised concerns from new licensees who must wait for full approval. The Marijuana Commissioner said that all pending licenses will be processed within the next two months while critics warn this plan could limit choices for consumers. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ New Castle County property owners can now view a preview of their updated tax information after recent property reassessments by visiting the county parcel search page online—this preview shows changes in school and county taxes before the official bills are mailed in the third week of July and payments are due by Sept. 30. Homeowners should call 302-395-5340 if they have not received their bill by the second week of August. Delaware Online
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware State Fair 2025 will open July 17 in Harrington and will feature new food vendors, free daily concerts and special attractions like corgi races and dog trick shows over 10 days of summer events. Special promotional days include Pepsi Day and Food Lion Hunger Relief Day—ticket prices and free entry vary by age and military status. Delaware Online
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ WVUD has launched Henscast 24/7, a new all-sports radio channel that will air live UD game play, player interviews, and classic broadcasts alongside its other channels. Operated by senior media communications major Sanaa Mason, the channel will begin its terrestrial broadcast today on 91.3 HD-3—supported by partnerships with the Philadelphia Flyers and Delaware Sports Hall of Fame. University of Delaware
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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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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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