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Sunday, October 12th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 11, Wilmington Porchfest brought hundreds to streets in Trolley Square and Cool Springs with 12 porches hosting 44 music acts despite a light drizzle—organizer Pete Romano planned the event for six months. Residents like volunteer Melanie Watt and local artist Grace Vonderkuhn, who performed at 1:30 p.m. on Rodney Street, added to the lively neighborhood celebration. Delaware Online
- ➤ On Saturday, a group gathered at Vernon Park to process their grief through storytelling, art, and group rituals as organized by Salt Trails Philly — participants wrote their feelings on sticky notes that were later burned to symbolize shared healing. This event offered a space for people to express and validate their natural emotions in a public setting. WHYY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UrbanPromise Wilmington provided free afterschool camps+ where kids and teens grew through mentorship and educational programs on Saturday evening. The nonprofit also employed older teens as mentors+ to help build character and leadership skills. 6abc
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ This fall, southern Delaware offers a display of appealing insects and spiders — including the common buckeye, variegated fritillary, and marbled orbweaver — that visitors can see as they emerge in September. Delaware Online
- ➤ A strong nor'easter is hitting Delaware today and will bring steady rain, high winds and rising water levels to coastal areas. Officials have issued a coastal flood warning for Kent and Sussex counties from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and for New Castle from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.—with wind gusts up to 60 mph and seas expected to rise above 15 feet. Delaware Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ State officials said Crisis Intervention Services in Delaware lack enough staff and will soon begin hiring to address the gap—efforts to improve service response are underway. Bay to Bay News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Amenazzy Concert
8:30 PM — El Maguey — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the upbeat sounds of Amenazzy in a cozy venue.
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Great Dance Party with La Arrolladora, Conjunto Primavera and My Band El Mexicano
8-11 p.m. — Chase Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience a vibrant night of regional music with beloved Mexican ensembles in Wilmington.
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