Good morning, Wilmington.

On Oct.20 in Cheswold, the State Council of Persons with Disabilities held its 23rd annual Partnership Event—giving the 2025 Mary Custis Straughn Award to two people who help others with disabilities.

Yesterday, Billie Eilish performed to a sold-out crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena—local theater fans also began enjoying The Girls of Summer event at Delaware Theatre Company at 200 Water St, which runs through Sunday with tickets starting at $34.

This weekend, the Sixers will open their season on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets while a Day of the Dead celebration at FDR Park features traditional music and art installations.

The latest issue of UD Magazine is in mailboxes now and shows how Blue Hen journalists are working to rebuild trust in the news.

It features stories on the work of reporters like Peter Bailey and Morgan Winsor and highlights UD research on issues like dyslexia and dementia.

A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Delaware won when the drawing on Oct.

22 produced winning numbers 18—37—52—54—60 and a Powerball of 12. With no grand prize winner, the jackpot rose to $344 million and the next drawing is set for Oct. 25 at 10:59 p.m.

Wilmington — The Delaware Department of Labor’s Division of Paid Leave announced that during the program’s first year, penalties and interest will be waived on all late quarterly submissions as businesses adjust to new reporting deadlines.

Employers must file Hours & Wage reports quarterly, and fines will begin if late submissions are not made by March 31.

Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today that workers’ comp insurance rates will decrease for the ninth year in a row effective December 1—voluntary market loss costs will drop 11.6% and residual market rates will fall 9.08%.

The University of Delaware received $6 million from the NIH to renew its Center of Biomedical Research Excellence on Discovery of Chemical Probes and Therapeutic Leads—this funding will support research into new molecules to treat disease and help early career faculty build their work with advanced lab equipment.

Kelvin Lee’s team at the University of Delaware has been awarded $10.5 million from the Gates Grand Challenges Program to lower the cost of making monoclonal antibodies that treat diseases such as malaria—partners will test new methods over the next three years.

The National Institutes of Health renewed its support for Delaware INBRE on Oct.

13 by providing $31.3 million over five years to fund research and give more than 1,000 undergrads hands-on lab experience. The funds will boost work in five local institutions — UD, DSU, ChristianaCare, Delaware Technical Community College and Nemours Children's Health.

Indian River’s Davon Handy became the first Delaware high school football player to score 100 points this season and kept his lead through eight weeks—Friends’ Cooper Strauss trails him after a 20-point game while Seaford’s Vince Evans nears the top 10 in both points and touchdown passes.

Energize Delaware Community Resource Fair

11 AM – 3 PM — Route 9 Library & Innovation Center — Free entry — Connect with local organizations and discover community resources.

The Price Is Right Live

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Playhouse on Rodney Square — Admission required — Experience the thrill of winning prizes in this interactive stage show.

Hot Tuna Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the legendary sounds of Hot Tuna live in Wilmington.

Il Divo Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Grand Opera House — Tickets from $91 — Experience the harmonious sounds of Il Divo in an enchanting setting.

Toys for Tots 5K Run

9-11 a.m. — Delaware Veterans Post #1 — Registration fees vary — Celebrate 27 years with a fun 5K and a new Kids Fun Run!

Full Moon Mocktail Mixer

6-7:30 p.m. — Bellefonte Cafe — Cost includes one mocktail — A cozy evening under the full moon with handcrafted mocktails and community conversation.

An Evening with Garrison Keillor

8-9:30 p.m. — The Grand Opera House — Cost info not specified — Experience a delightful evening with Garrison Keillor and special guest Rich Dworsky.

Delaware Blue Coats vs. Westchester Knicks

1-2:30 p.m. — Chase Fieldhouse — Tickets available — Witness an exciting basketball showdown between local favorites and rival teams.

Thankful for Our Members

5-7 p.m. — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Free entry — Celebrate membership with refreshments and an evening of exploration.

Delaware Blue Coats vs. Greensboro Storm

7-8:30 p.m. — Chase Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling basketball matchup as the Delaware Blue Coats take on the Greensboro Storm.