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🌱 How a Bear ministry is quietly helping hundreds across Delaware.
Bear, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min readHey hey Bear! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bear ministry is quietly helping hundreds across Delaware.
- How could Bear’s legislators reshape hospital costs across Delaware?
Also on today's calendar: STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Elkton and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: An afternoon shower; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, a shower; breezy, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
- Friday: Breezy with a quick shower, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bear-Based Ministry Reaches Those in Need With Food, Prayer and Compassion Across Delaware and Beyond (townsquaredelaware.com) — A Bear-based ministry called Hope In Him is quietly coordinating food, prayer, and practical help for foster kids, homeless neighbors, veterans, and disaster victims across Delaware and the wider region. Rooted in Christian faith, the group organizes meal outreaches, prayer chains, disaster chaplaincy trips, and recovery partnerships, and invites Bear residents to volunteer or donate to expand its impact. 
• Legislative bills target healthcare costs, hospital acquisitions - how would they work? (wdel.com) — Bear-area lawmakers are backing new statewide bills aimed at capping hospital acquisitions by for‑profit companies and expanding charity care standards for low- and middle‑income patients. Supporters say the measures could help prevent sudden hospital closures like those seen in Pennsylvania and keep healthcare more affordable for Delaware families, including those in Bear.
📸 Around Bear
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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STEM Adventures at Kiddie Academy of Elkton →
100 Kiddie Ln, Elkton
10:00 am
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Rockwood Book Club →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
6:00 pm -
🍷 Wine Wednesday Paint & Sip – Newark, DE! 🎨✨Another Realm - $5 Off →
Painting with a Twist, 400 Suburban Dr, Newark
7:00 pm -
Board of Education Meeting (Public Session)
Christina Adult Programs 1901 South College Avenue Newark DE 19702
7:00 pm -
Districtwide Spirit Week
Christina Adult Programs Bear, DE 19701 -
Spirit Day - Camo Day
Oberle Bear, DE 19701 -
Rockwood Self-Guided Tour →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am -
Budget Hearing - Council Budget Discussion (if needed) →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
2:00 pm -
Keene ES Spring Concert
Keene Elementary School, 200 Corporal Stephen J Ballard Way, New
6:00 pm -
Captain Kidd's Pirate Day →
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington
12:00 pm -
The Kristine Foundation Suicide Prevention Bake Sale →
2880 Summit Bridge Road, 2880 Summit Bridge Rd, Bear
12:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Saturday May 23
Saturday May 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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McVey ES Spring Concert
McVey Elementary School, 908 Janice Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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Board of Education Meeting (Public Session)
Smith 1901 South College Avenue Newark DE 19702
7:00 pm -
Districtwide Spirit Week
Smith Newark, DE 19713 -
Spirit Day - Camo Day
Gallaher Newark, DE 19713
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good morning I need a good appliance man cheap my dryer is not heating.
If anyone knows of somebody responsible would definitely appreciate it. (Nextdoor Fairwinds) - Gm everyone I need my asphalt driveway seal coated and repaired.
I need some recommendations. Thanks in advance. (Nextdoor Mansion Farms)
- Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Coverage Merchandiser in Bear. Apply here.
- Gpac posted a job opening for Plant Supervisor in Bear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bear here.
🗞 Nearby News
Delaware City
- Delaware City Refinery air pollution to spike during repairs (newsfromthestates.com)
- Get Involved: Lawmakers to vote on dozens of bills; Dover to hear its state of the city (spotlightdelaware.org)
- The ITC's Proposed Financial Interest Disclosure Rule: Implications for Section 337 Practice (jdsupra.com)
Newark
- Stopped Train Blocks Newark Rail Crossings, Causes Traffic Delays Before Tracks Reopen (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Newark considers relaxing ban on Airbnb and similar short-term rentals (newarkpostonline.com)
- Restaurantdata.com – New Restaurant Alerts for May 11, 2026 (restaurantnews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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