🌱 Patch AM: How Wilmington’s biggest outdoor arts festival plans to celebrate 65 years

Morning Wilmington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Wilmington's biggest outdoor arts festival plans to celebrate 65 years
• What must truck drivers do legally after a Wilmington crash?
• Which big-name acts are hitting The Queen in Wilmington this week?

Also on today's calendar: District 12 - Meet the Candidates! and 8 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Joanne L.!

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 83 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 59.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilmington's Brandywine Festival of the Arts Marks 65 Years (mychesco.com) — Wilmington's Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns Sept. 12–13 to Brandywine Park's Josephine Gardens, bringing more than 200 juried artists, live music, food, and family activities. With $5 admission and free shuttles from Incyte, residents can enjoy art, kids' activities, pet adoptions, discounted Brandywine Zoo admission, and free flu and COVID shots during the festival's 65th anniversary celebration.
   

2. What Is a Truck Driver's Duty of Care After a Wilmington Crash? (brewminate.com) — If you're ever hurt in a Wilmington truck crash, this guide explains what commercial drivers are legally required to do, from driving carefully to stopping and helping after a collision. It also outlines how Delaware traffic laws, federal safety rules, and key evidence like logs and video can affect liability and strengthen an injury claim.
   

3. Delaware upcoming events Aug 24 (lemonwire.com) — Wilmington music fans have a full slate of shows at The Queen this week, including Helmet, Jesse Garron's Elvis tribute, and the Queen Jeans Ball featuring Jesse Malin. All events run between August 27 and 30, with tickets available online alongside other Delaware concerts in Dover, Lewes, Milton, Newark, and Selbyville.
   

4. Delaware history, week of Aug. 23, with prison escape, canal trail (delawareonline.com) — A Delaware history column revisits moments ranging from plans for the C&D Canal Recreation Trail to early days of quarterback Joe Flacco at the University of Delaware. It also recounts a long-ago Wilmington homicide case involving a North Jackson Street resident and his wife, drawn from old News Journal archives.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington

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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
Tuesday August 25
• TY MATHIS @ Music in the Plaza →
  Brandywine Mills Plaza, 1800 N Market St, Wilmington
  5:00 pm
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
• 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
• Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) Monthly Meeting
  Stubbs Glasgow High School, 1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 1970
  6:30 pm
Thursday August 27
• The Producers Resource Group
  New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 920 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
  11:30 am
Monday August 31
• First Day of School (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 9)
  Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801
Tuesday September 1
• All Students Attend School (Except Preschool & Pre-K)
  Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801
Wednesday September 2
• Awesome Resource Group
  New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 920 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
  8:00 am
Monday September 7
• Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! →
  Fort Christina Park, 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington
  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Christina Board of Education - Retreat
  Christina School District Sarah Pyle Academy, 1040 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
  9:00 am
Monday August 24
• PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Professional Development
  Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801
• Professional Development - No School for students
  The Colwyck Center New Castle, DE 19720
Tuesday August 25
• Executive Committee Meeting →
  New Castle County Council -
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Important Update: New Phone Number for Christina Adult Education & Literacy Program! —Christina School District Read on Patch

• I want to thank the woman in WAWA on Naamans RD tonight since she made my day.
  I was at the Kiosk and was a little short and I had a gift card that didn't have enough although I had some cash, it was credit only. I was… (Nextdoor Foulkside-Yardley)
• Has anyone seen a missing black cat?
  He has a green glow in the dark collar and answers to Sarge. He is very friendly and vocal. (Nextdoor Shellburne)

• Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Stocker in Wilmington. Apply here.
• FedEx posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Associate in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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