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Saturday, November 15th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware Department of Agriculture recognized Nichole Krambeck, a LEADelaware Fellow, when her business Insight Ag Scouting received an Entrepreneur Award at Wednesday night’s EDGE 2.0 grant competition in Newark—an event aimed at supporting early-stage small businesses with funds for key projects. With over eight years of agricultural experience, Krambeck’s work helps local growers by closing critical information gaps during the growing season. Deleware State Government
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Larry Carr, longtime WVUD DJ and beloved Blue Hen alumnus, passed away on November 4 at age 85—friends recall his lasting impact on campus and his memorable presence on air. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, Nov.20 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Margaret of Scotland with military honors following at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear. University of Delaware
- ➤ The Delaware Renaissance Faire returned to Townsend, where local visitors enjoyed food, activities and medieval flair. The event provided a festive experience for all who attended. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Biden School hosted the fifth SNF Ithaca Initiative National Student Dialogue at its Newark campus on Oct. 17-18, where more than 130 students, faculty and staff from 54 colleges gathered to discuss civil discourse and create third spaces on campus + breakout sessions covered free speech and political differences while organizers noted growth from 16 colleges in 2022. University of Delaware
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DSWA is hosting guided tours at its recycling center today in honor of (America Recycles Day) and visitors will learn how the facility sorts and processes recyclables. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware officials and Thomas Jefferson University signed a memorandum of understanding to create a branch campus for a new medical school. The MOU was signed two weeks before Governor Meyer announced plans to use federal funds to boost rural health care and will lead to a competitive procurement process—classes are set to begin by June. Spotlight Delaware
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Bally’s Dover on Nov. 13, Watch Em Win with driver Tim Tetrick won in 1:54.2 and Slugger On Deck with driver Allen Davis won in 1:53.3 in the DSBF race for 2-year-old male pacers. Their wins have set the horses up for the $110,000 championship series on Nov. 20 — a key step in their rookie season. Deleware State Government
- ➤ Tatnall runner Dylan McCarthy was named Delaware Online High School Sports Athlete of the Week for Week 10 after winning the DIAA Division II championship race at Killens Pond with a time of 15:37.90. He earned the honor by receiving the highest vote in a free online contest that ran Monday through Thursday — the title was presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists. Delaware Online
- ➤ Red Lion Christian cheerleaders won a Delaware online poll as the best overall high school football cheerleading squad with 48.5% of over 203,000 votes cast — St. Georges finished second while Saint Mark’s and First State Military Academy followed. Delaware Online
- ➤ Derian Cunningham of Middletown was named Delaware Online Football Athlete of the Week for Nov. 7-8 after he posted 181 yards of offense, including two touchdown passes and a 41-yard touchdown run in a 32-7 win over Appoquinimink—he won the online vote against four other nominees. Delaware Online
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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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PHH Level 2 Training
2-10 p.m. — 3301 N Market St, Wilmington, DE — Registration Required — Comprehensive training for emergency response with real-life scenario simulations.
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Los Inquietos del Vallenato Concert
9 p.m. — Enigma Delaware — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night of tropical rhythms with Los Inquietos del Vallenato.
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College Park Skyhawks vs. Delaware Blue Coats
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Chase Fieldhouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling basketball action as the College Park Skyhawks take on the Delaware Blue Coats.
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Troy Ramey - An Evening of Songs & Stories
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Theatre N — Tickets available — Enjoy a captivating night of storytelling and music with songwriter Troy Ramey.
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LIVE! Music Brunch at the Delaware Art Museum
11 a.m. — Delaware Art Museum — Free for members, included with admission for non-members — Enjoy a cozy brunch experience set to the sounds of holiday-inspired music.
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Zoso - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Queen — Prices may vary — Experience the ultimate tribute to Led Zeppelin in Wilmington's vibrant music scene.
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Christmas Concert with The New York Tenors
2-5 PM — St. Mark's High School Theater — $100 — Experience the joy of Christmas music with The New York Tenors and enjoy a post-show reception.
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