Good morning, Wilmington.

Delaware Online is showcasing a curated selection of this week’s photos that capture local community life + scenic highlights.

The collection features striking images from around town and highlights Delaware culture.

The Delaware State Fair, one of the state's largest agricultural and entertainment events, is ending today at the Harrington fairgrounds as thousands of guests visited over the weekend, and Spotlight Delaware has shared a photo gallery+ featuring state senator Dave Wilson in a top hat and other memorable moments.

Excerpts from Delaware history archives highlighted Wilmington’s 1926 industrial boom, school spanking rule changes in 1976, and a People’s Festival tribute to Bob Marley in 2006 at Tubman-Garrett Park—each snapshot shows a unique chapter in the city’s evolving story.

On July 31, paper conservator Crystal Maitland led a tour at Winterthur Museum and Gardens during the ACS Colloid and Surface Science symposium’s 100th anniversary, where about 300 scientists discussed new colloidal techniques that may advance art conservation and material science in preserving cultural works.

University of Delaware showcased recent faculty activities with Trevor Dawes speaking at Howard University Libraries on July 28 and Troy Mix presenting the Delaware Model in Bulgaria and at a local Chamber event, while Margaret Stetz published a new poem and Elizabeth Orsega-Smith coedited a health journal issue.

DNREC Environmental Justice Office is accepting applications for 2027 Community Environmental Project Fund grants from today to Aug.

31. Eligible community groups may receive $5,000 to $50,000 for projects in pollution mitigation, environmental enhancement, or recreation; selected grantees will be notified in early Oct and projects run Jan-Dec.

From Jan. 1 to June 30, Delaware’s paid leave program paid more than $7.6 million over 1,760 claims, with nearly 90 percent covering medical and parental leaves — and it offers eligible workers up to 12 weeks of partial wage replacement.

Gov. Matt Meyer announced the four inductees of the Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame, including Mary C.

Dennison (posthumously) and three others whose work has shaped our communities; the ceremony will be on Oct. 15 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington.

Red Lion Christian's Raheem Spencer Jr. beat seven nominees to win the Delaware Online preseason vote for best defensive back in high school football on July 31, 2026 at 1:41 p.m. & was honored by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists.

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.