Good morning, Wilmington.

ASPIRA Delaware CEO Margie López Waite has been named one of the Philadelphia Titan 100 honorees for 2025 — a group of top local executives recognized for innovation and community impact.

She will be celebrated at a cocktail-style awards ceremony on September 18 at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.

New Castle County Division of Police has issued a Gold Alert for 18-year-old Kiany Pitillo, who was last seen at 3:00 p.m. on July 16 leaving her unit block on Court Drive in Wilmington and is described as a black female 5’7” tall with brown eyes and black hair with blue streaks—police urge anyone with information to call 302-573-2800 or dial 911 immediately.

Delaware Shakespeare company will premiere its first bilingual musical production, Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quieras, at Rockwood Park in Wilmington.

The show starts today and runs until August 3, and it presents a musical story inspired by themes of family separation and immigration reform.

Tom Tao, an assistant professor at UD, designed a nine-month scenario planning exercise for Incyte employees—part of the UD PCS PocketMBA program—to help them plan strategic responses to drug development challenges.

More than 50 employees from the US and Canada worked through four future scenarios involving FDA actions, competitor moves, and economic shifts.

State Auditor Lydia York said her office will start a special inquiry into accounting errors at Appoquinimink School District that caused a 10% tax increase, with a report due by Labor Day.

The review will check cash flow mistakes that nearly forced the district into financial trouble—Superintendent Matthew Burrows has pledged full cooperation.

Delaware transit officials said SEPTA faces a $213 million funding gap that will lead to rail service cuts in August and end Delaware train service by January 1, 2026—disrupting many commuters traveling to and from Philadelphia.

DART will launch a direct bus service from Newark to 30th Street Station and will survey riders at Newark, Wilmington, and Claymont stations as it works on new travel options.

Gov. Meyer signed 11 bills on July 16 to lower energy prices and boost renewable energy production—some laws help low-income families and improve the state grid.

Lawmakers say the new measures will address high energy costs following a cold winter and guide Delaware’s long-term energy plans.

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore co-founding a regional not-for-profit health system (serving parts of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland) that would combine over 600 care sites with nearly 30,000 employees.

Both organizations will now conduct due diligence while continuing to operate independently and keeping patient care unchanged.

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.

Coast Collective Super Show – August 2025 Edition

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Chase Center on the Riverfront — Complimentary for qualified buyers — Discover top fashion and lifestyle brands at the East Coast's premier B2B show.