Good morning, Wilmington.

Today, Rodney Square hosts the free Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, a week-long celebration of jazz featuring gospel, R&B and Native American performances.

Despite rain on Monday, about 1,500 attendees showed up, enjoying sounds that unite community members and honor a local legacy.

Gas prices on pumps have dropped in Delaware this week as easing tensions between the United States and Iran improved oil market conditions (analysts expect lower fuel costs for consumers).

Wilmington City Council hired Brittany Powell on Aug.

7 as the new director of the Office of Educational Advocacy. The Delaware native with degrees from UDel & UPenn will build links among families, schools & community groups to improve education outcomes for the city’s students.

Experts advise homeowners to set thermostats around 78° during the summer heat wave to stay cool while saving energy and lowering bills.

They also recommend using smart thermostats and adjusting ceiling fan direction — a tip to improve cooling efficiency.

NOAA advises that Delaware beach visitors watch for dangerous rip currents—darker channels and foam signal rapid flows—and swim only in lifeguarded areas to stay safe.

This guidance follows warnings that such currents rescue thousands of swimmers each year.

A developer and Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corp have reached an agreement to resume plans for a 400-slip RV park near the C and D Canal in Wilmington; work is set to begin soon.

Newark National's Senior League Baseball team lost 12-0 to Hawai’i in the U.S. Championship Game of the 2026 World Series and fell two wins short of a world title as early hopes sparked by a hit from Scott Fillingame could not overcome Hawai’i's offense.

The 44th Annual Zap Pro/Am World Championships of Skimboarding is underway at Dewey Beach.

The event began on Aug. 7 and will continue until Aug. 9, featuring competitions from youth to pro – drawing local sports fans.

Delaware Blue Hens plan to boost their defense with two new recruiting classes as preseason practices build ahead of the Sept.

3 season opener against Merrimack; defensive coordinator Manny Rojas says the team will rely on its 3-3-5 scheme to stop the run and counter big plays.