Good morning, Wilmington.

The 39th Clifford Brown Jazz Festival moves to August with a new schedule to avoid conflicts with the World Cup.

It runs from Sunday, Aug. 2 to Saturday, Aug. 8 at Rodney Square — featuring Grammy winners, international acts, and local talent with interactive music labs, food trucks, and live painting.

Ascend Flow Arts in Wilmington offers aerial arts classes including silks and trapeze for students of all ages.

The studio uses small class sizes — typically six to eight students — to ensure personalized coaching and safety as participants build strength, creativity, and confidence.

A recent analysis shows Delaware households need an income between $58,368 and $175,068 (with a median of $87,534) to be considered middle class, placing the state 13th among those with high income requirements.

Red Clay School District CFO Ted Ammann said the district will vote on a preliminary budget next month and plan a 1.9% tax increase next year due to rising expenses—reserves rose 22.9% more than expected.

Tax rates will be finalized in October after a property reassessment review.

The Delaware Department of Education has launched Explore Delaware Schools, a new online portal where families can find school profiles (attendance boundaries, performance data, and mapping tools) and other public education resources.

Secretary of Education Cindy Marten said it is designed to help families make informed decisions for their children.

Wilmington Mayor John Carney named John Cook as the Director of the Office of Community Safety on Tuesday, July 14 after a five-month search; Cook brings 17 years of service and led the statewide Group Violence Intervention program.

He will work with community partners + first responders to strengthen safety efforts in key hotspots.

Delaware lawmakers approved $20 million in funds through the Community Reinvestment Fund to help 130 nonprofits fix aging facilities such as roof repairs at Easterseals and interior upgrades at Kent-Sussex Industries + the finance measure is part of the Bond Bill capital budget aimed at funding long-needed construction improvements.

A multistate settlement will distribute $18 million from 23andMe's bankruptcy estate following a 2023 data breach that exposed genetic data of 6.9 million customers (including over 16,000 from Delaware); the deal requires enhanced privacy safeguards (Delaware is set to receive $159,654).

Gov. Matt Meyer signed an order on July 13 to establish Delaware’s first Office of the Surgeon General by naming Dr. Neil Hockstein as chief physician advisor (tasked with expanding care access and advising on emerging health issues); Hockstein will begin on Aug.

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Local stylist Abbey Jae Rogers is making haircuts more accessible at Sola Salons by offering 15-minute consultations that gradually introduce clients to sounds like hairdryers to ease sensory sensitivities.

She also founded the Sensory Chair Project to train stylists in inclusive practices.

Third Thursdays at Nemours Estate

5-8 p.m. — Nemours Estate — Local food truck offerings and live music — Enjoy the gardens while sipping beer and savoring bites from local vendors.

Concert by Taj Mahal

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Grand Opera House — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with the legendary blues musician at a historic venue.

Nike Field Hockey Camp at Banning Park

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. — Banning Regional Park — $399 — Elevate your field hockey skills with expert coaching in a supportive environment.

Luther Re-Lives Featuring William 'Smooth' Wardlaw

5-8:30 p.m. — P.S. DuPont Middle School — Refunds up to 7 days before event — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Luther as William 'Smooth' Wardlaw brings his style to life.

Banda Corona del Rey Concert

8:30 PM — El Maguey — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant night with Banda Corona del Rey in Wilmington, DE.