Greetings Wilmington! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Taylor Simon King and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 17-Year-Old Wounded in Wilmington Shooting (mychesco.com) — Wilmington police are investigating a Wednesday evening shooting that left a 17-year-old boy wounded on the unit block of East 27th Street, though he is reported in stable condition. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact investigators or Delaware Crime Stoppers to help move the case forward.
2. Wilmington Assessment Complaint Puts Fairness Of Property Taxes To The Test – Town Square Delaware LIVE (townsquaredelaware.com) — Property assessments in several Wilmington neighborhoods are under scrutiny after Councilwoman Christian Willauer's analysis suggested homes in Hilltop, Tilton and West Center City may be overvalued compared with properties near Greenville. New Castle County is reviewing her complaint, which could affect how fairly city homeowners are taxed and whether some school tax burdens need to be corrected.
3. Wilmington honors three firefighters lost in deadly 2016 blaze (6abc.com) — Wilmington residents are being reminded of the 2016 Lakeview Road fire as the Fire Department marks its 10th anniversary, honoring three firefighters who died after the intentionally set Canby Park rowhome blaze. A memorial bell ceremony and remarks from city leaders highlighted their sacrifice and the fire's lasting impact on the department and community.
4. Monument for soldiers identified in mass grave unveiled in Wilmington (delawareonline.com) — A new monument at Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery now honors 33 Revolutionary War soldiers, including members of the First Rhode Island Regiment and five British troops, buried for centuries in a mass grave. Local, state, and international officials joined Wilmington Mayor John Carney for the Sept. 23 dedication, which organizers hope will draw visitors and deepen appreciation for the city's Revolutionary War history.
5. Wilmington, DE: A Charming NYC Escape for Art, Jazz, and Shopping (news-usa.today) — Wilmington is pitched as an easy, culture-packed getaway with historic gardens, preserved estates, and a growing arts and jazz scene that locals already know well. The piece also highlights Delaware's tax-free shopping and walkable downtown, positioning the city as a low-stress alternative to larger, pricier East Coast destinations.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Wilmington Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.