Good morning, Wilmington.

Skywatchers saw a blood moon overnight as the full sturgeon moon turned red during a partial lunar eclipse with more than 96% of its surface covered by Earth's shadow.

The eclipse lasted over five hours with its peak at 12:12 a.m. (local time) across the area.

Three months after a fire destroyed the historic Mother African Union Church building in May, investigators say the cause remains undetermined as church leaders plan to rebuild and continue the annual August Quarterly festival.

Officials added that restoration efforts are underway with support from community partners+ local donors.

Today, Wilmington hosts the 212th August Quarterly Festival with the AQ Liberation Fest at Delaware Historical Society from 6 to 9 p.m.—the kickoff to a weekend of youth events at Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park on Saturday and worship and music on Sunday.

MADD Delaware is partnering with Delaware State Police, Wilmington PD & others for Saturation Saturday on Saturday, Aug.

29 to enforce DUI checkpoints ahead of Labor Day weekend. The effort will increase visibility and help reduce impaired driving crashes.

Delaware will receive $73.6 million over 10 years beginning with $11 million this year from the Meta settlement—funds that will support teen health and safety programs and enforce new child-protection policies on Instagram and Facebook.

ChristianaCare plans to expand microhospitals in Kent and Sussex counties, but a Bayhealth leader questions the applications after Gov. Matt Meyer said the projects have been expedited.

University of Delaware researchers and student interns from the VectorED Network explain how to stay safe from ticks by noting that ticks in Delaware do not jump from trees.

They advise checking yourself & pets immediately and using EPA-approved repellent to reduce the risk of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses.

The Delaware State Beach Patrol & Sussex County Lifesaving Association secured their third consecutive national championship at the U.S. Lifesaving Association competition, showcasing strong summer performance with numerous rescues and assists at our state parks.

Sponsorships helped fund training and equipment for the lifeguards.