Good morning, Wilmington.

DoorJame #6 will take place on July 25 at the 500 block of North Market Street outside The Queen as a free outdoor concert featuring local bands The Headies, Death by Indie, The Recusants & New Habit, alongside vendors and a food truck.

Today, local shoppers can review weekly grocery ads from ALDI, Food Lion and Walmart to find budget-friendly deals on produce, meats and pantry staples, with meal planning tips included + suggestions for better savings.

The report highlights organic options, BOGO deals and discounted frozen treats for a smart grocery run.

UD named Rebecca Klaper as dean of CEOE, effective Sept.

1, as announced by Interim Provost Bill Farquhar. The UW-Milwaukee freshwater scientist brings leadership experience & research expertise and will guide about 600 students & 60 faculty.

Researchers at the University of Delaware will develop an AI-powered system for composite manufacturing—this project, part of the DOE Genesis Mission in partnership with GE Vernova, aims to reduce defects in products from automobiles to energy infrastructure.

Parents in Delaware must submit a notarized Delaware Affidavit of Religious Belief before the 2026-27 school year starts to request an exemption from mandatory vaccines; students can be temporarily excluded if a public health outbreak occurs.

Beachgoers along the Delaware and Maryland coasts are reporting sightings of a rare albino dolphin pair that local researchers from the MERR Institute are tracking this month to protect marine life.

The institute advises observers to keep a distance of 300+ feet to avoid disturbing the animals.

Mayor John Carney announced that Wilmington launched the Rent Escrow Program to help tenants in unsafe housing by allowing them to withhold rent if essential repairs are not made within 48 hours after a valid complaint to Licenses and Inspection (with support from the First State Community Action Agency).

On Wednesday, July 22, the Delaware Division of Public Health reported two new measles cases in Dover, bringing the statewide total to four—meeting CDC outbreak criteria.

DPH is conducting contact tracing and advising those exposed to verify their vaccination status.

Delaware officials reported two measles cases in Kent County this week, marking the first outbreak in more than ten years.

Both individuals are unvaccinated and contact tracing is underway while residents are advised to get a MMR vaccine within three days at local clinics + pharmacies.

Contaminated produce has sparked a Cyclospora outbreak that leads some consumers to avoid leafy greens while others choose local options in Lewes + FDA and health officials continue investigating as local farmers report increased business.

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.