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Monday, November 24th, 2025
Good morning, Wilmington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Brandywine Park Farmers Market in Wilmington brings neighbors together & helps them shop for the holidays. Delaware Online
- ➤ Today, the New Castle County Department of Public Safety will host Turkeython from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at ShopRite of Brandywine Commons — Police, EMS, 911, and Emergency Management will collect donations to help local families receive Thanksgiving Dinner Baskets. New Castle County Police Department
- ➤ Staff from Delaware Online filled backpacks with food for children at Food Bank of Delaware to help ease rising hunger amid a federal shutdown that suspended SNAP benefits. Volunteers worked hard during the event — which comes as the state declared an emergency — to support families facing increasing food insecurity. Delaware Online
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Delaware stores updated their holiday hours for Thanksgiving on November 27th and Black Friday on November 28th — several malls will close on Thanksgiving while retailers offer expanded or early openings for Black Friday deals. Major chains like Target, Walmart, Kohl’s, and grocery stores with adjusted closings will help shoppers plan their trips this busy season. Delaware Online
- ➤ Three Delaware small businesses are featured in the 2025 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide—Wilmington’s Blessed Hex offers hand-poured candles with unique themes, Midwinter Co. in Trolley Square makes custom jewelry using eco-friendly materials, and Devil Daves in Rehoboth Beach provides hot sauce treats for holiday shoppers. The guide, noted in The Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch, helps buyers find domestic gifts for the season. Delaware Online
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Delaware will host a series of Christmas concerts starting Nov.26 and running through Dec.20, bringing festive music to Wilmington, Seaford and Lewes. Shows include Funksgiving at The Crown Room—where free entry requires donating food—and a Delaware Symphony Orchestra performance on Nov.30, with tickets ranging from free to about $35. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware's Office of Highway Safety is offering rideshare vouchers of up to $20 on Thanksgiving Eve to help prevent impaired driving—available from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. on November 26 through 27. A similar program for New Year's Eve will also be held, though times may change. Delaware Online
- ➤ Delaware Department of Labor said that over 200 more medical providers joined the workers’ compensation system after Senate Bill 164 raised reimbursement rates—improving care for injured workers. The department expects additional providers to join following the reform signed by Gov. Matt Meyer in June. WDEL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delaware residents have until December 15 to enroll in ACA health plans starting January 1 and are urged to use the official federal website—state guides explain key terms like premiums, deductibles, and copayments. Insurance commissioner Trinidad Navarro advised using independent health navigators for help and warned that federal agencies will not call about enrollment. Spotlight Delaware
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Wake Forest defeated the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens 52-14 on November 22 — the Blue Hens finished their road season 1-5 and suffered their second loss against a power four opponent. Delaware LIVE
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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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Holidays In Mosaic
Join Elevation for a journey through the sacred and cultural traditions that call Americans to gather during the holiday season. This concert weaves together music celebrating Christmas, Yom Kippur, Kwanzaa, and other traditions, offering a mosaic of light, joy, and togetherness.
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ARJ Entertainment Talent Showcase
7-9 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Wilmington — Free entry — Meet industry professionals and showcase your talent in singing, acting, dancing, modeling, or comedy.
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Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Chase Center on the Riverfront — Admission details not provided — An extraordinary gathering of artists, creators, and art enthusiasts showcasing their works.
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Charity Crossing Household Items Giveaway
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM — William "Hicks" Anderson Community Center — Free entry — Collect household items and clothing in this community giveaway event.
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