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Wilmington
Wednesday, November 5th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ In a Good Morning Delaware segment, hosts Ivan Thomas and Vincenza Carrieri-Russo interviewed Food Bank of Delaware CEO Cathy Kanefsky, who said the federal government shutdown has cut SNAP benefits — leaving thousands of families without food support. Kanefsky added that the food bank and volunteers are providing emergency aid, community donations and programs like Stuff the Bus to help families in need. DETV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Georgetown ASPIRA bilingual charter school delays its opening to fall 2027 after school leaders face setbacks with funding and finding a temporary building. The school will be housed in the Isaac and Sons cold storage building on Depot St.—renovations will take about 18 months. Spotlight Delaware
- ➤ Delaware students can apply for tuition-free charter schools by first registering at their local public school and then submitting the Delaware Standard Application for Educational Options online between November 3 and January 14—if applications exceed available spots, a lottery will be held by mid-February and final decisions are made by March 20—preferences such as sibling or location may boost a student's chance in the lottery. Spotlight Delaware
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ CHEER officials broke ground on a new 59-unit apartment building for low-income seniors — Delaware State Housing Authority Director Matthew Heckles said the project will bring much-needed affordable housing to the community. Delaware Online
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Delaware pastry chef known as 'King of Cakes' will compete on the Food Network holiday dessert show — he is expected to showcase his signature cake designs in a festive contest. Delaware Online
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thankful for Our Members
5-7 p.m. — Delaware Museum of Nature & Science — Free entry — Celebrate membership with refreshments and an evening of exploration.
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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.
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Wilmington Festival of Trees
12-4 p.m. — Brantwyn — $25 — Explore beautifully decorated trees, wreaths, and a festive marketplace filled with goodies and raffles.
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TEA 101 In-Person Class
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Fieldstone Golf Club — Registration fee required — Dive into a two-day intensive on the history and types of tea with expert Karen Donnelly.
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Kids Fall Festival
2-4 p.m. — Kirkwood Public Library — Free entry — A delightful day of fun and creativity for kids hosted by Pushing Through Inc.
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Trash ’em, Don’t Stash ’em
2-4 p.m. — Wilmington Recovery Cafe — Free entry — Safely dispose of expired medications and support community health efforts.
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Hispanic Scholarship Gala Ceremony 2025
7-11 p.m. — Riverfront Events — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Hispanic education by awarding scholarships to deserving students in the community.
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