Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State construction funds focus heavily on Wilmington, Dover (spotlightdelaware.org) — Wilmington is set to receive millions in state bond bill dollars, funding Riverfront projects, Chase Convention Center upgrades, park improvements, golf course work, and land bank property acquisitions. The article explains how Wilmington and Dover consistently secure large construction allocations, while many smaller Delaware towns struggle to get comparable redevelopment support.
• Ortega, Darby ask attorney general to investigate Wilmington towing practices (delawarelive.com) — Wilmington's towing and parking-debt system is under scrutiny as State Rep. Josué Ortega and Councilwoman Shané Darby ask Delaware's attorney general to investigate how nearly 19,100 vehicles were towed, how debts and payments are tracked, and why so many cars were scrapped. They're raising concerns about missing financial records, an appeals process that shows no owner victories, and vehicles held or disposed of without clear documentation.
Volleyball Tryout First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801 6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Save the Date: Christina Community Carnivals Stubbs The Bayard School, 200 S. DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805 9:30 am
WKC's Taste and See at the Downtown Farmers Market at Rodney Square New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Rodney Square, Wilmington DE 10:00 am
Back To School Event → Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 505 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington 12:00 pm
Soccer Tryouts First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801 4:00 pm
Red Clay Board of Education Meeting Red Clay Consolidated School District Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N Dupont Rd, Wilmington, D 7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Wilmington Kitchen Collective Taste and See Lunchtime Market New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2313 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803 10:00 am
2026 Multi-Chamber Tiki Party → New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake Inn 605 2nd Street Chesapeake City, MD, 21915 3:00 pm
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
State Representative and City Council Member Ask Attorney General to Investigate City's Vehicle Towing —Ken Grant Read on Patch
I'm looking to connect with housing developments, apartment communities, senior communities or HOAs that may be interested in hosting a Community Pet Care Day. I offer mobile nail trims, vaccines, microchips, anal gland expression, paw and sanitary trims and I'd love to bring these services directly to… (Nextdoor Miller Drive)
Love starting my morning at Hell's Belles. They're always welcoming and the baking is always fresh and tasty. (Nextdoor Wilmington Highlands)
The Salvation Army Eastern Territory posted a job opening for Resident Advisor in Wilmington. Apply here.
ServiceSource posted a job opening for Janitor - Part Time in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
Ok Wilmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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