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Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Remains found in Delaware 15 years ago identified as woman who died in 1907 (abc7ny.com) — Human remains found in a wooded area of Wilmington 15 years ago have been identified as Hannah Graham Kleitz, whose body was removed from a Riverview Cemetery mausoleum decades earlier. New Castle County Police used DNA advances, forensic reconstruction, and genealogy to confirm her identity, finally returning her remains to their Wilmington resting place and highlighting ongoing cold case work.
2. Delaware Farm Bureau Announces 2026 Scholarship Recipients (morningagclips.com) — A Wilmington student, Sydney Phipps, has earned a $1,000 New Castle County Farm Bureau Scholarship to support her veterinary studies, highlighting local talent in Delaware agriculture. She's one of several students statewide recognized by the Delaware Farm Bureau for their commitment to farming, animal care, and agricultural advocacy, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for diverse ag-related degrees.
3. Offensive Line Paves Way for Plymouth Whitemarsh in Victory Over Kennett (pafootballnews.com) — High school football fans in Wilmington saw an offensive showcase at Salesianum's Abbesinio Stadium, where Plymouth Whitemarsh rolled up 443 yards and 55 points against Kennett. The Colonials' dominant offensive line opened holes for big plays all night, setting up a short week as both teams prepare for Thursday games in their home states.
4. Apache Revenue Jumps as AI, Security Spending Expands (mychesco.com) — A Wilmington-based nonprofit, the Apache Software Foundation, has nearly doubled its revenue and returned to profitability, giving it more resources to support open-source AI and security projects. For Wilmington residents, it's a reminder that a globally influential tech organization is headquartered locally, driving investment in responsible AI, software supply-chain security, and infrastructure from right here in town.
5. InterDigital Wins Third UPC Injunction Against Disney (mychesco.com) — Wilmington-based InterDigital has secured a third injunction against Disney from Europe's Unified Patent Court, strengthening its hand in a major streaming-technology patent dispute. While the rulings apply in Germany and the Netherlands, they underscore the global reach and legal clout of a tech company headquartered in Wilmington, with potential implications for its local presence and jobs.
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