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In today's newsletter:

  • After a deadly Newark crash, what police want every road user to know
  • Meet the Newark engineer honored as a 2026 Leader Under 40

Also on today's calendar: In-Shoppe Tarot Readings with Evylyn Rose and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 76 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Car-motorcycle accident leaves motorcyclist dead, police stress importance of traffic safety in Newark (udreview.com) — A fatal Aug. 28 crash at Elkton Road and Thorn Lane in Newark has prompted city police to urge residents and returning students to be more alert in traffic. Newark PD stresses shared responsibility between drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, and is ramping up education and enforcement on and around campus to prevent further tragedies on busy streets.
   

• 2026 Engineering Leader Under 40: Rob Pifer, 31 (controleng.com) — A Newark-based MES solution architect, Rob Pifer, is being recognized nationally as a 2026 Engineering Leader Under 40 for his technical expertise and mentorship. Working at Applied Control Engineering in Newark, he's known for guiding junior engineers, improving systems, and leading STEM outreach that encourages younger students to explore engineering careers.
   

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  • My little guy always perks up when Diana comes around to play with him and take him on walks!
    The way she cares for animals is truly extraordinary. No better person that I can recommend for pet care ! (Nextdoor The Landings)
  • 2 large dogs on pleasant valley road right now.
    Looks like a great pit of some sort and black Rottweiler maybe. If anyone is looking for their babies. (Nextdoor Rosetree Hunt)
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware posted a job opening for Aquatic Specialist - Lifeguard in Newark. Apply here.
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat - Seafood Clerk in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hockessin

  • College roundup: UMass Lowell field hockey team blanks Merrimack, 3-0 (lowellsun.com)
  • Cell tower approved near Middletown to end years of spotty service (delawareonline.com)

New Castle

  • Movie production in Old New Castle will disrupt traffic and parking (delawareonline.com)
  • Delaware Conservation Districts Announce Annual Student Poster Contest (morningagclips.com)
  • Redding Consortium's next phase to get specific on move to consolidated New Castle County district (delawarepublic.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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