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Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Delaware law lets residents file a lawsuit against noisy neighbors if sounds risk health, safety — or property value, with many towns setting quiet hours and decibel limits. Residents must gather evidence like recordings or witness statements before seeking help through police or small claims court. Delaware Online
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ State officials said Delaware’s first three-day weekend of recreational marijuana sales generated over $625,000 and nearly $94,000 in tax revenue — with combined sales reaching over $903,000 for recreational and medical markets — as conversion retail locations in New Castle, Sussex and Kent counties performed strongly. Delaware Public Media
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Messiah Bernavil from Greensboro at a Newark hotel on August 4 at 10:45 p.m. after he fired multiple gunshots, restrained a hotel guest, and fled until troopers used a Taser—he now faces multiple felony charges and is held on a $64,050 cash bond. First State Update
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Four Delaware women were named as inductees into the state's Women's Hall of Fame — Valerie Biden Owens, Charlotte King, Charlotte Miller-Lacy and Claire DeMatteis — for their achievements in politics, law, advocacy and entrepreneurship; their honor will be celebrated at the 44th Annual Induction Ceremony later this year. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ Baltimore-based painter Jerrell Gibbs will open his first solo museum exhibition titled Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade at the Brandywine Museum of Art on September 28 — the show will feature over 30 large-scale figurative paintings spanning his early work and will run until March 1. This exhibition marks the museum’s first solo presentation of an emerging contemporary artist. Delaware LIVE
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Technical Community College was awarded a $50K grant from the Metallica Scholars Initiative and will use the funds to train 17 students—eight to become certified nursing assistants at the Owens Campus in Georgetown and nine to become emergency medical technicians at the Terry Campus in Dover. College President Mark Brainard said the grant helps meet workforce needs in Delaware’s health care and emergency services sectors. Delaware LIVE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Wilmington office buildings and manufacturing plants will get steep tax bill cuts under a new property tax reassessment that shifts more burden to homeowners — critics claim the income-based valuations are flawed — while county officials say the changes reflect market conditions. Spotlight Delaware
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Delaware’s MOT Little League team played an elimination game against Maryland yesterday at 3 p.m. in Bristol, Connecticut (if they won, they will face Pennsylvania later today for a World Series spot) and the team (which has won three straight state titles) hopes to advance in the tournament. Delaware Online
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Delaware African Restaurant Week Festival 2025
12-7 p.m. — Rodney Square — Entry varies — A vibrant celebration of African and Black Diaspora food and culture with local vendors, food, music, and dancing.
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Music Bingo Night
6 AM – 6 PM — Makers Alley — Enjoy 25% off wings and burgers with 3 hours free parking — Great music meets friendly competition in Wilmington's best beer garden.
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Back to School Bash
10 AM – 1 PM — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Free entry — Dive into an educational adventure with engaging activities about nature and science as summer transitions to fall.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers while jamming to Americana tunes from Kid Davis & the Bullets.
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Afro Fest Featuring DJ Shinski
10 PM – 4 AM — Pure Flavor Lounge — Admission fee varies — Experience a vibrant night with Afro beats, food, and drinks.
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Bully Proof Seminar
9:30-10:30 a.m. — Elevated Studios Martial Arts — Free entry — Equip your child with confidence and self-defense skills in an action-packed seminar.
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Kid Davis and the Bullets Live at Gallucio's
8-11 p.m. — Gallucio's Restaurant — No cover — Enjoy half-price burgers while grooving to Americana tunes by Kid Davis and the Bullets.
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Chaka Fest
9 p.m. — El Maguey — Ticket info available — Experience lively performances at Chaka Fest in the heart of Wilmington.
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