Daily
Wilmington
Thursday, September 11th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scot Esdaile, appointed by the national NAACP board, is set to reorganize the 110-year-old Wilmington branch by stabilizing finances and updating operations; he will boost community engagement with membership drives and youth programs—new elections are expected later this year. WHYY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On September 10, Iron Hill Brewery announced it will close its flagship brewpub on Main Street in Newark, along with its locations in Chestnut Hill and Voorhees—part of a strategy to strengthen its brand; its Riverfront Wilmington location stays open. CEO Mark Kirke said the decision, made after careful review, is meant to position the company for long-term success. WDEL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Swift will release her new album The Life of a Showgirl exclusively at Target at midnight on Oct. 3 from two Delaware stores in Wilmington and Newark—offering three editions with bonus materials. Delaware Online
- ➤ Aubrey Plaza recalled on Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast that she once swiped a note from Biden’s West Wing desk during a White House visit—Mike Schur told her not to do it—and she said the incident did not harm her friendly rapport with Biden; she will soon star in Ethan Coen’s play Let’s Love at Atlantic Theatre Company. This story shows a rare glimpse into the past antics of a Wilmington native who continues to make headlines in entertainment. Delaware Online
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Parking at Wilmington Airport will increase for main lots from $9.50 to $11.50 starting November 1, 2025, while the Overflow Lot D stays at $8.00 when open—this change comes as the Delaware River & Bay Authority expands parking and upgrades terminals ahead of Avelo Airlines completing its third full year in service. WDEL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Appoquinimink School Board met Tuesday to address a State Auditor special inquiry that found a $4.9 million deficit in district finances. Superintendent Matthew Burrows said staff spent the summer working to fix errors and clarified the district only learned of the budget shortfall in late May—contradicting the inquiry's timeline. Delaware Public Media
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nine organizations in Delaware will receive a total of $173,000 through the Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative to support planting 12,055 trees in spring and advance DNREC's goal to plant one million trees by 2030. The initiative will also host nine fall tree giveaway events—offering 2,250 trees to residents on scheduled dates in September, October, and November. Delaware LIVE
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local article remembered former Rep. Mike Castle as a caring public servant who worked with both sides of politics and put Delaware people first. The piece highlighted his efforts on stem cell research and protecting our environment—calling for leaders who listen and care. Delaware Online
- ➤ Delaware has reformed its prison release process (allowing inmates who prove rehabilitation to earn early release) and the new measures are now in effect. Delaware Online
- ➤ Governor Meyer ordered state flags be lowered in line with a White House directive to honor the loved ones of Charlie Kirk who faced a terrible loss—he said Americans must debate ideas without turning to violence. Deleware State Government
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and the Delaware Department of Insurance said several carriers will keep covering vaccines as federal changes continue. The department will work with state partners to set new rules if any company alters its coverage—ensuring residents can still get immunizations. Deleware State Government
-
Ramsey's Farm Pumpkin Run/Walk
8-10 a.m. — Ramsey’s Farm — Free Kids Race included — Enjoy a fun-filled morning of running and walking amidst the fall scenery at Ramsey's Farm.
-
Hometown Heroes 5K
6-7 p.m. — Rockford Park — Registration fee required — Run or walk in support of local heroes at this community race.
-
Drumming Bird x The Tisburys
8-11 p.m. — The Queen — Ticketed event — Experience a night filled with lively music from Drumming Bird and The Tisburys.
-
Comedy Night at The Crafty Crab
6-8 p.m. — Crafty Crab — Free entry — Enjoy hilarious performances by local and Philly comedians at this lively venue.
-
DMA Varsity Football at Brandywine
6-8 p.m. — Brandywine High School — Free entry — Witness a thrilling non-conference football match between local rivals Brandywine and Delaware Military Academy.
-
ULTRA Trail DE Challenge
8 a.m. — Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park — $65 entry fee — Test your limits in this 6-hour trail running adventure with stunning scenery and challenging elevation.
-
Hot Milk Concert
6-9 p.m. — Arden Club — $25 — Catch the energetic emo power-pop duo from Manchester live in Wilmington.
-
Martial Arts Training for Kids
6-7 p.m. — William 'Hicks' Anderson Community Center — Free classes — Empower your kids aged 6-13 with confidence through martial arts training.
-
Garden Bros Circus: Jr's Hollywood Adventure
4:30-8:30 p.m. — Delaware Park Casino — Tickets from $17.50 — Experience a dazzling circus journey through Hollywood with top performers and thrilling acts.
-
Sheng Wang Live Comedy Show
8-11 p.m. — The Playhouse on Rodney Square — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Sheng Wang, known for his Netflix special 'Sweet & Juicy'.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your goal in life is to find the people, business, project, or art that needs you the most.
~ Naval Ravikant
About Daily Wilmington
Welcome to the Daily Wilmington, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Wilmington, Delaware community. If you like the Daily Wilmington, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Wilmington.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Wilmington and across Delaware. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Wilmington
A free Wilmington community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailywilmington.com/sitemap