Good morning, Wilmington.

Photos from Sept. 11-15 capture local high school football, the groundbreaking of the Delaware Container Terminal to expand cargo capacity, and moments from primary election events in Wilmington.

The photo collection offers a quick look (spanning sports, government, and development) at recent community milestones.

A local business reporter highlights her favorite coffee shops for a productive workday.

She recommends Cafeneo in Newark, Bernie’s Espresso at Riverfront Market, Greenville Brew Haha along Kennett Pike, and Sleeping Bird Coffee on Miller Road for good coffee and free Wi-Fi.

The Winterthur Museum and Gardens has shared archival photos that show its buildings and natural landscapes from 1967 to today.

Visitors can see the site’s evolution through images featuring historic tram rides and seasonal blooms.

Delaware Public Archives + local centers offer a visual journey through the 1960s with photos that capture community life, architecture, and public events across the state.

The curated exhibit brings the past to life for local residents today, inviting exploration of historical progress.

Delaware received a five-year, $16 million federal grant to improve charter school quality and increase enrollment capacity by about 10 percent.

The Department of Education will begin issuing competitive subgrants on Oct. 1 (in 2026) to support community needs.

Governor Matt Meyer signed legislation in Smyrna on Thursday, Sept.

17 renaming the Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill as the Eleanor Cain Center to honor her decades of service. The state-run facility (with 205 beds on a 62-acre campus) will complete construction early in 2028.

Gov. Meyer announced Delaware Shines, a new state program that offers grants and rebates for rooftop solar, battery storage and efficiency upgrades, which could cut household bills by over $300 a year.

The program will also provide extra help for low and moderate income households.

Delaware’s Farm to Community Program is now a permanent law after Gov. Meyer signed Senate Bill 53 this month, linking 33 local farmers with food pantries and senior centers statewide at no cost (boosting local food access) and generating $2.3 million in food purchases (supporting farmers and families).

Medicare and Medicaid rules in Delaware will change as federal guidelines take effect.

Starting Oct. 1, some refugees, asylum seekers, and green card holders will lose Medicaid coverage, and from Feb. 1 noncitizens may not qualify for Medicare *per the new guidelines*.

Delaware State Parks invites visitors on a fall road trip with chocolate tasting at Cape Henlopen and an Autumn Art Festival at Indian River Marina today — additional events include a beer, wine and spirits festival at Trap Pond on Sept.

26 and Pond Fest at Lums Pond on Oct. 10 across its 17 parks statewide.

During Week 2 high school football games, Newark Charter blanked Odessa 13-0 & Seaford defeated Indian River 19-8 after key interceptions and defensive plays.

Newark Charter now stands at 2-0 while Odessa and Indian River face early setbacks.