Good morning, Wilmington.

Chrysler is recalling over 281,000 Ram trucks for electric steering wiring and tire sensor issues; local dealers in Wilmington, Dover, and Smyrna will inspect and repair affected vehicles free-of-charge, with owner notices scheduled to be mailed starting Oct.

27. Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have also announced free repairs for safety concerns.

The Delaware Art Museum will host the Hip-Hop Cultural Summit on Saturday, Oct.

17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring an MC battle, drumline, dance and music performances with keynote speaker Chuck D and panel discussions with Darryl 'Cornbread' McCray; admission is free but registration is required.

Delaware Park Casino will host the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall from Oct.

16 to Oct. 18 with free admission. Organized with local veterans’ organizations, the event will honor service and sacrifice in the community.

Two new reporters, Cristal Sanchez (a returning intern) and Nathaly Suquinagua, appeared on the Beyond the Headlines podcast this week to launch Spotlight Delaware on Español for local Spanish speakers.

They will deliver vital short-form videos on community updates, including healthcare topics and cultural events.

University of Delaware vice provost Ravi Ammigan was awarded a Governor’s Certificate of Honor for his leadership in international education (his work boosted global partnerships and improved services for international students) last week.

The award recognizes his efforts to connect Delaware with global communities.

The Delaware Department of Education awarded over $7.1 million to 28 school districts and charter schools for early literacy enhancements during the 2026-27 school year.

The grants, part of the Bridge to Practice program (supporting teacher training and coaching), will boost reading instruction and outcomes in local schools.

On Sept. 23, DSU President Tony Allen called for equal programs between DSU and UD during the James R.

Soles Lecture on the Constitution and Citizenship, emphasizing that new partnerships should build on the historic dual-degree engineering program.

Gov Matt Meyer signed legislation to ban toxic firefighting foam containing PFAS in January 2028 — local fire departments have already replaced it with a protein-based alternative.

Health officials in Delaware's Kent County report 25 confirmed measles cases while Pennsylvania has recorded over 1,100 cases and rising MMR vaccinations (doses nearly doubled in recent months), urging residents to verify their vaccination status for protection.

Health officials report a rise in measles cases in the Philadelphia region & Delaware Valley residents are urged to review vaccination guidelines and follow local health advisories.