🌱 What Delaware’s new medical school could mean for Seaford’s Nanticoke Hospital

Hello Seaford! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Delaware’s new medical school could mean for Seaford’s Nanticoke Hospital
• Seaford Bluejays land in Delaware’s preseason football Top 25

Also on today's calendar: Stars & Stripes On The Nanticoke River 250th Celebration.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Sunny and very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Turning cloudy and very hot, temps: high: 99, low: 74.
• Friday: Some sun; hot, less humid, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Contracts, reviews offer glimpse into medical school budget (delawarebusinessnow.com) — Delaware’s new partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to open the state’s first medical school could eventually bring medical students and more residency opportunities to TidalHealth Nanticoke Hospital in Seaford. Contracts show millions in federal rural health funding, renovation plans at the University of Delaware, and a push to expand training in hospitals statewide. Seaford’s hospital isn’t yet formally involved, but leaders expect a role.
   

• Preseason 2026 Delaware High School Football Top 25 Rankings (on3.com subscription) — Seaford High’s Bluejays crack the preseason Top 25 at No. 24 in statewide football rankings, putting the town back on Delaware’s prep sports map. Salesianum, Middletown, and Smyrna lead the pack, but Seaford fans can look forward to a competitive fall. The list highlights returning stars and powerhouse programs the Bluejays may measure themselves against.
   

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📸 Around Seaford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Seaford

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday July 18

• Christmas in July Craft Show →
  Ross Station Event Center, 585 N Market St Ext, Seaford
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday July 16

• Board of Education Retreat
  Seaford School District Seaford SD Board Room
  9:00 am

Saturday July 18

• Stars & Stripes On The Nanticoke River 250th Celebration →
  High Street
  10:00 am

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📣 Seaford Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday July 15

• The Jungle Book →
  Greenwood Public Library, 100 Mill St, Greenwood
  10:30 am

Thursday July 16

• Board of Education Retreat
  Seaford School District Seaford SD Board Room
  9:00 am
• Chair Yoga - Salvation Army
  Georgetown Public Library Story Time Room,
  10:00 am
• Bags 2 Mats for the Homeless
  Georgetown Public Library Classroom,
  1:00 pm
• Spanish Conversation Group
  Lewes Public Library Computer Training Room,
  2:00 pm
• In the Loop: Knitting and Crocheting Group
  Lewes Public Library Fireplace Area,
  3:00 pm
• MRB DART LEAGUE →
  Mispillion River Brewing, 255 Mullett Run St, Milford
  6:00 pm

Friday July 17

• Information Table - The Department of Labor Employment and Training
  Georgetown Public Library Inside main entrance,
  1:00 pm

Saturday July 18

• đś(Vinyl) Listening Lounge: TBAđśđ
  Greenwood Public Library Conference Room,
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Just wanted to let my cat lovers know that I just learned that they have collars that if an indoor gets out they are trackers and you can find your kitty pretty quick.
  Some of our babies like to sneak out. These are not heavy collars and do work and won’t hurt them. Just thought it might help some of us. Have a… (Nextdoor Cool Branch)
• Hi, looking for someone to take a look at newly installed HVAC system.
  System was installed February 2026. The system doesn't seem to cool the house, regardless of outside temperature. Not trying to spend a lot using the… (Nextdoor North Seaford)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Seaford. Apply here.
• Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Seaford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seaford here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Bridgeville

• Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Rejects All-Star Invite After Being Passed Over (tvdelmarva.com)

Georgetown

• Georgetown starts work to reinstall police memorials at The Circle (coasttv.com)
• Delaware Tech to host Run, White & Blue 5K run, 1-mile walk Sept. 3 (coastalpoint.com)
• Support the county's forest preservation ordinance (capegazette.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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