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In today's newsletter:

  • How a single cruise ship could reshape tourism at Wilmington's port
  • Where Wilmington kids can climb a real tall ship this season
  • How a fatal Philadelphia Pike crash is still under investigation

Also on today's calendar: Music in the Plaza and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Some sun, then clouds; warm, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. From the High Seas to the First State: Scenic Eclipse Arrives at Port of Wilmington (delaware.gov) — A luxury cruise ship's visit to the Port of Wilmington brought about 200 passengers into the city, spotlighting Wilmington as a growing stop for maritime tourism and regional excursions. State leaders say hosting the Scenic Eclipse underscores the port's role in jobs, investment, and showcasing Delaware attractions like Nemours Estate, Longwood Gardens, and an evening gala at the Hotel du Pont.
   

2. Kids Can Climb Aboard Real Boats At This Wilmington Delaware Tall Ship Park (newsbreak.com) — Families in Wilmington can step aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, a full-scale tall ship docked on the Christina River, for hands-on deck tours and seasonal sails. The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation campus also offers a maritime museum, model ship gallery, blacksmith demos, and kid-friendly Halloween and winter events, giving local parents a rich, history-filled outing close to home.
   

3. Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington Under Investigation (tvdelmarva.com) — A 69-year-old Wilmington man using an electric wheelchair died after being struck by a Jeep on Philadelphia Pike Friday afternoon, prompting a Delaware State Police investigation and three-hour road closure. Troopers are still deciding on charges for the out-of-state driver and are asking Wilmington-area witnesses or anyone with video to contact investigators or Delaware Crime Stoppers.
   

4. Wilmington Man Charged in Shooting That Injured Three (mychesco.com) — Wilmington residents are learning more about a September shooting near D and Townsend streets that left three people hospitalized, after police arrested a 19-year-old now facing multiple felony charges and high cash-only bail. Investigators say specialized units helped take the suspect into custody, while details about motives and relationships remain limited as the case moves through the courts.
   

5. 'I'm not the exception': Loren LoRosa on what attending an HBCU taught her (thegrio.com) — A Wilmington native, Loren LoRosa credits growing up in the city and later attending Delaware State University with shaping her confidence, creativity, and media career. She describes how her HBCU experience normalized Black excellence, opened doors to internships and TV production work, and continues to guide her mission to spotlight the success and versatility of HBCU graduates.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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