Saturday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 67, low: 61.
Monday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The Charter School of Wilmington tops the U.S. News high school list again (delawarebusinesstimes.com subscription) — Wilmington families may be glad to know The Charter School of Wilmington has once again been ranked Delaware's top public high school by U.S. News & World Report. The subscriber-only piece hints at factors behind the school's long-running success and reputation, which could interest parents weighing local education options or alumni proud of the school's continued recognition.
• Wilmington Man Faces Gun Charges After Shots-Fired Incident (mychesco.com) — Wilmington residents should know a 30-year-old man has been arrested and faces multiple felony gun charges after police investigated a Sept. 29 shots-fired report near West Fourth and North Scott streets. Officers say he was later found on Lancaster Avenue, allegedly resisted arrest, and is now being held on cash-only bail while the investigation continues.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
2026 School Choice Information Night —Christina School District Read on Patch
NCC Special Education Parent Council Series: Navigating Special Education —Christina School District Read on Patch
#ChristinaCelebrates: Walk & Roll to School Day —Christina School District Read on Patch
Here's my midnight question. Where can I get pizza with enough tomato sauce on it. Not talking about the obvious, tomato pie. Seems like most places pile on the cheese with just… (Nextdoor Woodland Heights)
I am in Paladin and am having issues with my dogs and think it may have something to do with what the landscapers are putting on the grass? HELP. I have had my one dog for over a year and the problem started in July of 2026. She has what looks to be allergies because she is licking her… (Nextdoor Lea Blvd/Edgemoor Rd)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a job opening for Product Delivery Manager - AI Foundations in Wilmington. Apply here.
Christiana Care Health System posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant III - Cashier - Full Time - Day Shift - 6am - 2:30pm Shift - Rotating Holidays - Wilmington Campus in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Castle
A Taste of the Past: Jessop's Tavern Keeps New Castle History on the Menu (delawarelive.com)
New Castle County Uses Webex AI Agents to Expand Access and Reduce Wait Times, Podcast (telecomreseller.com)
Lane Closures Coming to Kennett Pike in New Castle County for Paving Work (tvdelmarva.com)
Claymont
Claymont Man Charged After Cars Stolen From Wilmington Repair Shop (mychesco.com)
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