Tuesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
Wednesday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 77, low: 61.
Thursday: More humid with some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Who are the highest-paid city employees in Newark? Search the data (delawareonline.com) — Newark's city manager topped the municipal payroll in 2025, earning about $207,000 and outpacing the police chief and other high earners among 76 six-figure employees. Newly released payroll data also show average salaried wages near $94,000, modest council and mayoral pay, and longevity bonuses aimed at keeping experienced staff from leaving.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Optum Behavioral Virtual Career Event Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT See online website to join or browse open careers. (Nextdoor Abbeywalk)
deaf long haired tuxedo cat has been hanging around my house for months, looking to see if its anyone's cat, it is not feral, Has been hanging around with the feral colony that I feed but would like to get him to his owners before winter hits. I will try to send a pic. Let me know if you think this might be your cat. If no replies I will take it to a shelter before winter hits. (Nextdoor Marabou Meadows)
University of Delaware posted a job opening for Assistant Director, The Office of National Fellowships (ONF) in Newark. Apply here.
AireServ Heating and Air Conditioning posted a job opening for Facing Layoffs? We have a Service Technician Job For You! in Newark. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Newark here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bear
Miller carries Golden Bears past Shepherd in PSAC East opener (d2football.com)
Hockessin
At The Well In Hockessin, A Cup Of Coffee Helps Start A Conversation About Service – Town Square Delaware LIVE (townsquaredelaware.com)
New Castle
William Penn Day at New Castle Court House Museum - Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (delaware.gov)
HCA Announces New Staff Across its Historic Sites - Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs (delaware.gov)
Nor'easter tracker. Latest Delaware forecast and radar (delawareonline.com)
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