Good morning, Wilmington.

Semilla Bread is a new bakery located off Concord Pike at the Independence Mall shopping center near Fairfax that offers fresh baked goods to locals.

Residents can view a timelapse capturing the Delaware State Fair carnival's opening night, which began on July 23 (showing a busy midway) and runs until Aug.

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Anaya Harrison from Claymont was crowned Miss Delaware 2026 on June 20 at the Thompson Theatre on the University of Delaware campus; she earned over $16,850 in scholarships and will represent the state at the Miss America competition in September, promoting civic engagement and leadership.

Delaware’s cutest cat contest enters Round 2 today with 63 finalists—voters have until July 28 to trim the list from 64 to 32, with further rounds scheduled from July 29 to Aug.

14 to crown a winner.

The Delaware Department of Education has launched the Explore Delaware Schools portal (which offers school performance data, attendance boundaries, and interactive maps) to help families find reliable school information.

University of Delaware doctoral candidate Safina-E-Tahura Siddiqui developed a spray-jet recycling method that uses isopropyl alcohol and water + recovers platinum and iridium from spent hydrogen devices without harsh chemicals.

The team will soon test the process to build a more sustainable energy supply chain.

DNREC and the Delaware Zoological Society unveiled the Hidden Falls exhibit at Brandywine Zoo today, featuring five species impacted by habitat loss including common squirrel monkeys, a prehensile-tail porcupine, Patagonian mara, green iguana and red-footed tortoises; the new habitat includes a climate-controlled indoor building and a 320 sqft outdoor area.

DelDOT reduced lanes from both sides on U.S. 13 Business bridge on July 22 after inspectors found worsening deterioration in its support columns near Chase Fieldhouse + the 1938 structure carries about 26,000 vehicles daily and is open with one lane each way, so motorists should plan alternate routes.

Delaware officials declared a measles outbreak in Kent County after confirming four unvaccinated cases by Wednesday.

Health officials are contact tracing and advising those exposed to seek the MMR vaccine within three days at local clinics.

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.