Good morning, Wilmington.

A new Creative Hub on Union Street brings local artists, residents and small businesses together with events and workshops that spark creativity and collaboration.

The repurposed storefront is part of the Westside Grows Together initiative to boost community engagement.

Delaware Public Archives share rare photos that capture daily life and iconic landmarks from the 1950s, including race events at Delaware Park and bustling scenes in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach.

These images offer a clear snapshot of a transformative decade in local history.

Iz Balleto explained that the 2020 unrest helped shift the Delaware Art Museum into a community hub for social justice and marked a defining career moment.

His interview detailed the museum’s evolving role in supporting local voices.

The Public Education Funding Commission moved ahead with a new hybrid school funding model that merges base, opportunity, and operational funds to better support students + Gov. Matt Meyer signed bills that let the education department update systems and train staff for the change.

Delaware schools reported improved English scores for multilingual learners and a rising four-year graduation rate during the past academic year.

The education department said the progress highlights effective support for students (source: Oct. 2 report).

Education Secretary Cindy Marten introduced a draft School Performance and Support Framework outlining state tiers to aid schools lacking sustained improvement; the framework has received mixed reviews and further revisions are expected.

It sets the stage for ongoing state involvement in struggling Delaware schools.

Governor Matt Meyer designated Claymont, Newport and Millsboro as new Downtown Development Districts, expanding state and local incentives for private investment and development.

The action adds to the 12 existing districts and aims to revitalize downtown areas in each community.

Today, the Alfred I. duPont Charitable Trust, Nemours Foundation, and the Attorney General announced a partnership creating a fund to invest $950 million in Delaware children’s health over 11 years.

The fund will be managed by a committee (three trust appointees and one governor appointee) to support nonprofit programs.

On Oct. 2 at Delaware Stadium, the Blue Hens played in the Conference USA opener with fourth-string quarterback E.J.

Archield Jr. debuting after Nick Minicucci's injury (the sold-out game aired on national TV) as Liberty built a 6-0 lead.

Middletown's Cavalier Stadium received top votes with 30.2% in a poll to name the best high school football stadium in Delaware.

The next Athlete of the Week poll will begin Monday, Oct. 5.

A.J. Martin, a senior linebacker from Appoquinimink, won Delaware Online's Week 3 Football Athlete of the Week on Oct.

2 after making two crucial stops & an interception that secured a 3-2 win over Howard; voting for Week 4 nominees opens on Oct. 5 and runs until Oct. 8.

Newark Charter player Aria Hoff earned the Delaware Online HS Sports Athlete of the Week honor by posting 34 kills, five aces, and 39 digs in wins over Ursuline + Wilmington Friends + Cape Henlopen.

The online vote ran Monday through Thursday and she beat four other nominees.