Good morning, Wilmington.

Richards Layton attorneys will be honored in the 2027 Best Lawyers in America awards, with 74 named as experts, 23 as emerging talents, and 12 earning Wilmington Lawyer of the Year honors.

The recognition shows Delaware’s strong legal expertise that supports major corporate business.

Delaware Art Museum hosts a Library Talk (NASA Artists’ Cooperation Program: Eyewitnesses to the Space Race) today at noon to explore how professional painters documented the Space Race with artworks from the museum's collection.

Delaware set a literacy goal of 53% proficiency for third graders by 2028, yet only 40% proficiency was seen in 2026, leaving a 13-point gap that calls for clear benchmarks and swift school board action, with interim reports tracking progress to guide targeted support.

The Delaware School Safety Center, led by Joey Melvin, is preparing schools for the new academic year with training on emergency reunification and other safety procedures.

Schools and families are encouraged to use the SAFEDE reporting app (a trusted tool) to share safety concerns.

Congress has stalled renewed farm bill negotiations, leaving Delaware farmers uncertain about future crop insurance and subsidies.

Lawmakers are debating nutrition programs while farmers face rising costs and unpredictable weather.

Longwood Gardens will host Field and Flame, an open-fire dinner event at the historic Granogue estate near Centreville on Oct.

2 and Oct. 3. Guests can choose between an outdoor dinner with live music or a premium indoor reception (with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres) with tickets costing $500 to $750.

During Delaware Online High School Sports Media Days on Aug.

11-12, top field hockey and girls volleyball players shared lessons on leadership and teamwork at Woodbridge High and Abessinio Stadium. Several players also performed a playful coach impersonation to add humor to the event.