Good morning, Wilmington.

US Wind vowed to fight the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s petition to revisit the approval of its offshore wind project along the Delaware/Maryland coast.

The company said its legal challenge—filed in court earlier this month—will shape future steps for the project.

Today, National Coffee Day brings free coffee deals and special offers to Wilmington as chains like Dunkin’ offer a free medium coffee with a purchase, Krispy Kreme gives a free coffee and doughnut, and Starbucks adds bonus rewards on coffee buys—customers should check participating apps and stores for more details.

Aternium will receive $1 million from the state to build a new hydrogen facility that will use wind power and produce little waste — the company will start its front-end engineering soon under state funding programs.

A new analysis from SmartAsset shows that Delaware households earning between $54,235 and $162,722 are considered middle class, a range that aligns with nearby states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey — many families still face rising costs for housing, insurance and childcare.

Rising living expenses and stagnant wages continue to squeeze Delaware families.

After a year of turmoil, the Christina School District will hold community listening sessions in the next month or two to set goals + guardrails for new superintendent Deirdra Joyner.

The sessions come as the board works to rebuild trust after recent controversies challenged its accountability measures.

Researchers reported that Delaware’s conservation efforts kept piping plover pairs steady at about 30, but only 27 fledglings survived—a drop from 41 last year.

Heavy storms, predation and a heatwave lowered the young birds’ survival rate and raised concerns for future nesting.

On Sept. 27, a flyover lane from Route 896 south to I-95 north opened—bringing one of Delaware's largest traffic projects closer to ending.

Today, DelDOT holds its Capital Transportation Program meeting at 4 p.m. in Newark—Tuesday, state lawmakers hold a property tax hearing at 9:30 a.m. in Dover while port expansion groups meet at Buena Vista at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.; on Wednesday, a panel at the Carvel State Building will choose Inspector General candidates at 2 p.m. and Sussex County’s planning board will discuss the Atlantic Fields project at 3 p.m. in Georgetown.

A missed 44-yard kick in the Middletown game sparked controversy when a Smyrna player's muff led to Amare Glover’s touchdown—officials ruled his recovery valid despite rule issues.

Other high school football games last week affected playoff chances as wins by teams like Caesar Rodney and Salesianum helped secure their spots.

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'.

Kumail Nanjiani Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Bob Carpenter Center — Cost Info TBA — Enjoy a night of sharp wit and humor from the star of Silicon Valley as he reflects on his life experiences.

Garden Bros Nuclear Circus

1-5 p.m. — Delaware Park Casino — Tickets starting at $76 — Experience an unforgettable circus show featuring thrilling performances.

DSU Alumni Homecoming 2025

8 PM-2 AM — The Queen — Ticket required — Celebrate the camaraderie of DSU alumni at a vibrant homecoming event.

Stephen Lynch Comedy Show

8 PM – 12 AM — The Queen — $60+ — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Stephen Lynch in Wilmington's iconic venue.

Boo at the Zoo

10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Brandywine Zoo — Free entry — Wear costumes and enjoy treats and festive activities while visiting the zoo animals.

Halloween Ghost Ship

12-4 p.m. — Kalmar Nyckel Foundation — Free admission — Experience spooky maritime fun with ghost ship tours, pumpkin painting, and costume festivities for the whole family.

Hagley Craft Fair

10 AM – 4 PM — Hagley Museum — Entry fee may apply — Discover unique crafts and gourmet delights by talented artisans from the Mid-Atlantic area.