Good morning, Wilmington.

Photos from July 13 to 15 capture local swimmers competing in time trials at venues like Westminster, Crestmoor, and Penn Acres while former First Lady Jill Biden spoke at The Queen on July 14 as part of her book tour for View from the East Wing: A Memoir.

Gas prices in Delaware are nearing $4 per gallon after a nearly 10-cent midweek jump; instability along the Strait of Hormuz and tension with Iran are pushing fuel costs higher.

A materials science team at the University of Delaware demonstrated a prototype tactile device that lets users feel digital screens, aiming to boost online shopping and accessibility.

The project, funded by a $700K NSF CAREER grant, showed results on July 17 and may also expand STEM education and future VR training.

Wilmington officials are planning to honor President Biden at Rodney Square with a statue or plaque as a working group finalizes ideas to present to City Council, and no timetable has been set yet.

Friday, July 17 saw wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota lower air quality as PM2.5 levels increased, and health experts urged local residents to wear properly fitted N95 masks when outdoors to help guard against respiratory issues.

Food Network’s Pitmasters recently featured local chefs Matt Groark and Maxwell McGibbon, who cooked under tough conditions in a remote Utah setting after the show premiered on July 13. (McGibbon named his favorite local spots like Stone Mill Pizza, while Groark shared plans for an upcoming football tailgate event.)

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.