Good morning, Wilmington.

Wilmington’s NOMA library is set to open on Saturdays starting July 18 with limited access before a grand opening on Aug.

18 at 3905 N. Market St. The $22 million building is now state-owned & leased to the Wilmington Institute after resolving funding issues.

Delawarean John Mosko, who lost his son (14 years ago) in combat in Afghanistan, is set to bike 112 miles from Bethany Beach to Hockessin today with friend Frank Maisley to honor his legacy and promote the Travis Mannion Foundation's efforts, which include speaking at schools on character development.

The Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library's Artisan Market returns this weekend, Friday through Sunday, with over 150 artisans showcasing crafts along the estate's 60-acre garden, including live music, workshops, artisanal food, and specialty cocktails.

Brain Balance of Wilmington offers a program that combines physical exercises, sensory activities, cognitive training + nutritional guidance to boost focus and behavior in children.

The center provides in-person, hybrid and virtual options based on individual needs, with improvements supported by a Harvard study.

Regulators fined Delaware City Refinery $960,000 for releasing toxic gases during equipment repairs in May.

The refinery emitted 745 tons of sulfur dioxide and over 50 tons of oxides of nitrogen after switching to secondary controls during the repairs in New Castle County.

DNREC is accepting project proposals for the Surface Water Matching Planning Grant Program to improve surface water quality; eligible governments, conservation districts (and estuary programs) may request up to $50,000 if they match funds, with proposals due by 4:30 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 31.

Gov. Matt Meyer signed an executive order Monday creating a state-run Office of the Surgeon General to manage public health messaging and improve outcomes, naming longtime advisor Dr. Neil Hockstein as its first head (the director of Delaware’s Division of Public Health will begin on Aug. 3).

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) urged drivers and motorcyclists to be extra cautious after one motorcyclist died and two were injured in separate crashes on July 16 in Delaware.

The agency reminded all road users to check their surroundings carefully to help prevent future accidents.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety urged drivers and motorcyclists to stay alert after a motorcycling fatality and two injuries in a recent 24-hour period.

Officials recommend that motorists check blind spots – riders wear proper DOT-approved helmets to enhance safety on Wilmington roads.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control issued a code red air quality alert today for particulate matter and a code orange for ozone from Canadian wildfire smoke and high temperatures, urging sensitive groups to limit outdoor activities as shifting winds keep pollutants in the air.

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.