Good morning, Wilmington.

The Delaware Division of Forensic Science, in partnership with New Castle County Police, Wilmington Police and Delaware State Police, will host the state’s first Missing and Unidentified Persons Day on Oct.

24 — an event aimed at raising awareness about cases of missing and unidentified persons.

Ryan Johnson, founder of 10kthelongway, spoke on Good Morning Delaware about the challenges of building a business in the area and highlighted persistence as key for overcoming obstacles.

His conversation offered clear lessons for local entrepreneurs working to grow their ventures.

Last Sunday, Georgetown hosted Festival Hispano where community members, local business owners, and families enjoyed live salsa and regional Mexican music along a main street lined with Latino-owned shops.

The event celebrated shared heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Boo at the Brandywine Zoo returns this fall, running Oct.

16 to Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free entry for members and nonmembers paying $8 (children 2 and under free) while a costume contest event is planned on Oct. 22.

Wilmington marks Black Restaurant Week as Walt’s Flavor Crisp Chicken, a 51-year local staple, highlighting community ties via events at Skratch Bar + Kitchen, Rodney Square, and The Queen from Sept.

25 to 27. Local leaders and patrons celebrate its legacy and the opportunities it offers to residents.

Delaware Education Secretary Cindy Marten introduced a draft accountability plan that could lead to state receivership for schools with low test scores if improvement is not made; legislative actions and stakeholder meetings will follow to finalize details such as third-grade retention options.

The University of Delaware jumped three spots in national rankings after U.S. News released its 2027 Best Colleges Rankings on Sept.

22 (5:40 a.m. ET). It now ties with four other institutions, marking a notable shift among local schools.

United Way of Delaware's Get Delaware Reading summer program earned national recognition on Tuesday, Sept.

21 as a Library of Congress Literacy Awards Success Practices Honoree. The statewide initiative helped over 60 community sites support children's reading gains to turn summer into a season for learning.

On Thursday, the city announced that $1.15 million in returned Incyte funds will buy four parcels on West 7th Street (Quaker Hill) as developers are invited to submit proposals by Oct.

16. The project will create mixed-use housing and commercial spaces to support local growth.

During National Recovery Month, Healthy Delaware shows how to support loved ones with substance use and mental health challenges by sharing free recovery resources; Delaware families can get help by calling 1-833-9-HOPEDE & visiting HelpIsHereDE.com.

During Child Passenger Safety Week from Sept.

20 — 26, certified technicians from the Community Services Unit and Traffic Services Unit are offering free car seat inspections and installations to help parents ensure their child’s safety. Residents can schedule service by calling 302-395-8050 or emailing [email protected].