Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.
Good morning, Wilmington.
🏘️ Community
On Wednesday, Lutheran Community Services on Baynard Boulevard dedicated the Jean Washington Community Room in honor of her 30 years of service.
The new space will offer GED courses, social worker education, Zumba, cooking classes, STEM programs, and a kids corner to empower local residents.
Fur-Ever Paws Dog Rescue in Newark offers foster and adoption services for homeless dogs rescued from overcrowded shelters.
The nonprofit supports local families in providing care through veterinary services, spay/neuter procedures, and volunteer opportunities (with a focus on responsible pet ownership).
🎭 Culture
Local organizers kicked off the Made in the First State challenge to spotlight Delaware's unique food traditions.
Residents sample dishes such as RAPA Scrapple (a dish that people either love or hate) to vote on the state's most distinctive flavor.
📰 Economy
A 55-year-old man from Clayton claimed the first $300,000 top prize from Delaware Lottery’s Lucky X 50 scratch-off game after buying his ticket at Royal Farms in Smyrna on Oct.
1, and he said he will use the money to pay bills.
🎓 Education
Delaware State AD Tony Tucker is leaving his post to return to secondary education at St. Andrew’s where he will serve as senior associate director of admissions & strategic projects starting in November.
DSU will begin a national search for his replacement after a tenure marked by key athletic hires and new programs.
The NCCPD Youth Academy invites local youth ages 13 to 17 to explore law enforcement through hands-on activities and police instruction.
Sessions run on the first and third Thursdays from January through May at Route 9 Library in New Castle & applications close December 1, 2026 & inquiries go to the Community Services Unit.
🏛️ Government
Gov. Matt Meyer and first lady Dr. Lauren Meyer announced the healthy birth of their son in Wilmington today.
They thanked medical professionals & caregivers for their help as they start a new chapter.
New Castle County submitted 13 local census tracts for Opportunity Zone certification and will streamline qualifying permits via its SPUR Program.
A new $4.5 million grant supports small business improvements while county officials push for cooperation with state & city partners; certification is pending from the U.S. Treasury.
🏥 Health
Bayhealth is expanding with plans to buy the Blue Hen Corporate Center (former mall) in Dover in November, build a hybrid emergency room, walk-in center and surgery facility in Smyrna opening in Sept.
2029, and add offices at its Milford campus. The system aims to offer care across three counties.
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is hosting awareness events across the state through Oct.
31, including today’s Pink Out Party at Big Chill Surf Cantina and Oct. 17’s Pink Gumbo 6 at The Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington, while offering free screening help and support programs for the community.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, highlighting the need for community support for families facing miscarriage and related losses.
Local organizations now offer counseling and remembrance resources (including programs at TidalHealth and Bayhealth) to help ease the grief.
ChristianaCare’s cancer research team received a $95,740 grant from the Delaware Bioscience Center for Advanced Technology to study a treatment that blocks WNT signaling+ enhancing retinoid response in colorectal cancer.
The team will launch an early-stage clinical study for between 6 and 15 patients once regulatory clearance is secured.
The Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau provides free one-on-one Medicare counseling for residents from Oct.
15 to Dec. 7 at three offices, including Wilmington (503 Carr Road, St. 303). Residents can call 1-800-336-9500 for confidential help in choosing Medicare plan options.
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