Good morning, Wilmington.

Dot Foods celebrated the opening of its new Family Health Center at the Bear distribution center (301 American Boulevard) last week.

The 1,524-sqft facility, operated by Marathon Health, offered primary care and other services to more than 200 employees and their families as the company expanded its warehouse.

Diane and Ben Winiarczyk, new owners of Shorebreak Lodge in Rehoboth Beach, received the Best Restaurateur of the Year Award on Monday, Oct.

5 (at the former Hercules Building at 1313 N. Market St. in Wilmington) for their innovative management since January 2024.

Public Enemy’s Chuck D will deliver a fireside chat at the Hip Hop Cultural Summit at the Delaware Art Museum on Saturday, Oct.

17, exploring hip-hop's roots in activism & social change while graffiti pioneer Cornbread McCray sells his book during the event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

University of Delaware chemical engineer Thomas H.

Epps III received the prestigious Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award from the U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday, Oct. 13 and will be honored at a Washington hybrid ceremony + livestream on Nov. 13.

The Redding Consortium met Monday to set guidelines for a proposed school district consolidation, including bus distances + teacher salaries, under a plan that could affect thousands of local students.

The standards will guide decisions if the plan is approved next year.

The Delaware Environmental Appeals Board unanimously sent the state’s coastal review of the U.S. Wind offshore wind project back to DNREC after lengthy testimony, and DNREC will issue a new public notice to ensure the review meets state coastal management rules.

State officials and health leaders gathered Wednesday at Wilmington Hospital to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and urge women to schedule screenings, consider Delaware Screening for Life for affordable care, and review family history — nearly 5,000 women were diagnosed over five years, highlighting the need for early detection.

Local senior care options now give families more ways to keep aging parents safe and active by offering AI+powered home monitoring, wellness-focused assisted living and expert guidance at local resource centers.

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services announced funding yesterday through its Rural Health Transformation Program to support educational awards for medical students and housing help for resident physicians who commit to five years of rural service in Kent and Sussex counties. Participating institutions are now collecting applications.

At Bayard Avenue in The Flats, 53 affordable senior apartments officially opened on Wednesday, with 60 applicants lining up early and local leaders (Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester, Mayor John Carney) attending the ceremony that honors a long tradition of affordable housing in the area.

UD alumnus Kevin Linton built his sports career at UD and now works as director of business development for the Wilmington Blue Rocks while serving as the PA announcer for UD football and basketball, crediting early mentorship for his lasting success (including coach Bob Hannah's guidance).

Delaware lost 33-30 to MTSU at Johnny 'Red' Floyd Stadium on Oct.

13 as late penalties and a stalled two-minute drive cost the win; freshman QB Tyler Bell set a UD record with 306 passing yards and two touchdowns (he was sacked five times).