🌱 Patch AM: What police say happened on Kirkwood Street before this drug arrest

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In today's newsletter:

• What police say happened on Kirkwood Street before this drug arrest
• Which Wilmington-area bike trails offer the best late-summer rides?
• Why Biden's quiet Wilmington church visit matters amid his cancer battle

Also on today's calendar: Back To School Event and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 66.
• Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilmington Woman Faces Drug Charges After Kirkwood Street Arrest (mychesco.com) — Wilmington police say a 21-year-old woman was arrested on the 900 block of Kirkwood Street after officers allegedly observed suspected drug transactions and recovered small amounts of crack cocaine and marijuana. She now faces felony drug charges, was arraigned in New Castle County Court of Common Pleas, and is being held at Baylor Women's Correctional Institution on cash-only bail, with innocence presumed until proven otherwise.
   

2. Delaware trails offer great cycling opportunities in late summer, fall (delawareonline.com) — If you're looking to ride close to home, this guide spotlights routes starting at Bellevue State Park north of Wilmington and the Wilmington Riverfront's DuPont Environmental Education Center, then branches out to other scenic trails across Delaware. You'll find options for all skill levels, from flat canal paths to coastal boardwalks, plus tips on connections to parks and nearby attractions.
   

3. Joe Biden pictured for first time since grim stage 4 cancer revelation (dagens.com) — Joe Biden recently attended Sunday mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine in Wilmington maintaining his long connection to the parish even as he battles advanced prostate cancer. A new family photo and comments from his children offer a rare glimpse into how he's doing, while underscoring that he's still making occasional public appearances in Wilmington.
   

4. New Christ the Teacher principal Joe Rodia considers his new school 'a gathering place for people to grow and develop' (thedialog.org) — A new principal at Christ the Teacher Catholic School in Newark is emphasizing community-building while also drawing on his family's experience with Salesianum School in Wilmington. He's spending his first year listening to teachers and parents, planning future changes, and deepening his understanding of Delaware's Catholic education landscape that many Wilmington families share.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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Wednesday August 19
• Back To School Event →
  Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 505 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington
  12:00 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
• Meet the Teacher
  First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801
  4:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Board of Education Retreat
  Christina School District TBA
• Christina Board of Education - Retreat
  Christina School District Sarah Pyle Academy, 1040 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
  9:00 am
Sunday August 23
• District 12 - Meet the Candidates! →
  Zoom
  8:00 am
Monday August 24
• PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Professional Development
  Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801
Wednesday August 26
• Matchmaking Series: How To Do Business with New Castle County
  New Castle County Chamber of Commerce NCC Chamber of Commerce
  8:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! →
  Fort Christina Park, 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• 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

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-- The Patch AM Team

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