Thursday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilmington community pushes back on apartment proposal (delawareonline.com) — Neighbors in Wilmington are actively protesting a proposed Bancroft Parkway apartment project, gathering on August 18 to voice concerns directly in the city. Photos show residents, community leaders, and the developer's representatives facing off, underscoring how this potential development could reshape a key Wilmington corridor and nearby neighborhoods.
• Patricia Scott, Padua Academy's first president, is no stranger to the Wilmington Catholic school: 'Near and dear to my heart' (thedialog.org) — Padua Academy in Wilmington has appointed longtime local Catholic educator Patricia Scott as its first president, with a mandate to boost enrollment, facilities, and alumnae engagement. Scott, a north Wilmington native and Padua parent, is exploring upgrades, outdoor space, and even a dedicated athletic facility that would ideally stay within the city, potentially shaping future opportunities for local students and families.
• Here to Stay: Get Ready for AI in the Working World (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — Wilmington-area students and workers now have several ways to build AI skills, from new degree concentrations at Wilmington University to bootcamps and certificates at Code Differently, Tech Impact, and Zip Code Wilmington. Local high schools and the University of Delaware are also weaving AI literacy into classes, aiming to keep Delaware's workforce competitive while stressing responsible, human-centered use of the technology.
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
History Revival: The Delaware River during the Revolutionary War First State National Park The New Castle Court House Museum (211 Delaware Street, New Castle DE, 19720) 7:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Department of Education Highlights Christina School District's 2026 Assessment Gains —Christina School District Read on Patch
State Representative and City Council Member Ask Attorney General to Investigate City's Vehicle Towing —Ken Grant Read on Patch
This dog was found in Wilmington De. Now at the BVSPCA. Swipe left to see the picture of the dog. (Nextdoor Ashley)
Heading to work. I have very limited time. This cat showed up tonight at Haverford apartments. Not sure if someone is missing it or it was dumped with our strays. Not… (Nextdoor Klair Estates)
Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Wilmington. Apply here.
ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Castle
New Castle Lawn & Landscape named a best place to work (dailylocal.com)
81-year-old woman injured when dozens of shots fired into New Castle home (6abc.com)
Data centers loom over the New Castle County Council primary election campaigns (spotlightdelaware.org)
Claymont
Delaware trails offer great cycling opportunities in late summer, fall (delawareonline.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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