Good morning, Wilmington.

Delaware invites residents to vote in Round 2 of the Uniquely Delaware contest from Sept.

24 to 28 as local inventions, including Rapa Scrapple, Capriotti's The Bobbie and Kevlar, face off. Winners will be crowned (final results announced later) as the top Delaware innovation.

Sabrina du Pont-Langenegger has been recognized by Schell Brothers for founding Good Friends of the First State to provide quick financial help to women in crisis; her Newark-based nonprofit has assisted over 130 women and now offers a junior committee to engage local youth.

The Governor’s Advisory Council for Exceptional Citizens and Dover YMCA are hosting a free Disability Awareness Resource Fair on Thursday, Oct.

1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Dover YMCA (1137 S. State Street) to celebrate Disability History and Awareness Month.

A new Italian restaurant will soon open in downtown Wilmington.

The eatery intends to serve authentic pasta and classic Italian dishes to local residents and visitors.

Villa Italiana Mediterranean Cuisine is now open on Market Street and serves fresh handmade pasta and pizza dough.

Wilmington locals can enjoy authentic Mediterranean flavors in a modern dining space.

The documentary 'Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story' (filmed by his brother Byron) shows his journey from youth sports star to NFL player and now coach at Delaware State, and it premiered on Prime Video Sept.

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Delaware's events include Hot Jam Music Festival Saturday, Sept.

26 at the Center for the Creative Arts, a Taco Festival in Wilmington, and free attractions on First State Fun Day; Dover will host the Air Mobility Command Museum’s 40th anniversary while Milton Theatre will present a spooky play.

Delaware Public Archives will host Home Is Where the Archive Is on Saturday, Oct.

3 at 10:30 a.m. processing archivists Steven D’Avria, Luann Taylor, and Lindsay Townsend will lead the event on preserving family records.

Delaware LIVE ranked eight fall hayride and pumpkin-patch experiences in the region.

Wilmington families can enjoy a classic outing at Ramsey’s Farm with hayrides+ a pumpkin field+ a corn maze during the autumn season.

Delaware school officials at St. Georges, Delcastle Technical, and Odyssey Charter alerted parents of possible whooping cough exposure after a recent sporting event raised concerns.

Health officials say proper vaccinations + early treatment remain key as they monitor symptoms and urge prompt medical evaluation.

Governor Matt Meyer announced Thursday nearly $23 million in funding to boost care at three Delaware Federally Qualified Health Centers in Georgetown.

Westside Family Healthcare received $11.3 million, La Red Health Center $10.1 million, and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center $1.29 million, with investments in technology + workforce and mobile care.

Three Wilmington healthcare organizations will receive $23 million from the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program.

Westside Family Healthcare will modernize its services (receiving $11.3 million) while La Red Health Center and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center will use funds to upgrade care and staffing for underserved residents.