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Hello again Wilmington! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Wilmington's new container terminal reshape jobs and the riverfront?
  • Want to suit up with Wilmington's oldest rugby club this fall?
  • How you can join Wilmington's 40th anniversary AIDS Walk this Saturday.

Also on today's calendar: Taylor Simon King and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Friday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Container Terminal for Wilmington Moves Forward Despite Challenges (maritime-executive.com) — A massive new container terminal at the Port of Wilmington is moving ahead, with a $669 million public‑private investment aimed at more than doubling cargo capacity by 2029. Supporters say it will create thousands of jobs and keep Delaware competitive, while opponents raise environmental and economic concerns and continue to challenge the project in court.
   

2. Wilmington Rugby Club Begins Fall Season at Home on September 19 (delawarelive.com) — Wilmington rugby fans can catch the men's team opening their fall season September 19 at Alapocus Run State Park, with practice sessions held at the Siegel JCC in town. The club is actively recruiting new players of all ages and experience levels, offering men's, women's, youth, and high school teams, plus a non-contact Rookie Rugby program for kids 7–14.
   

3. AIDS Walk Delaware Marks 40 Years Of Advocacy And Community Action – Town Square Delaware LIVE (townsquaredelaware.com) — Wilmington will host one of two AIDS Walk Delaware locations on Saturday, Sept. 19, with walkers gathering at Brandywine Park near the zoo for check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. The 40th anniversary event raises funds for HIV services statewide, honors those lost, and offers residents a way to support prevention, care, and stigma reduction close to home.
   

4. DBT40 Honoree: Kelvin Lesene (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — Wilmington residents may recognize aviation leader Kelvin Lesene from his work managing operations at Wilmington Airport and now directing Delaware State University's aviation program. He also founded Warmth in Wilmington, a nonprofit providing food, clothing, and essentials to people facing housing challenges in the city, extending his impact beyond the runway into community support.
   

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  • If the very nice lady that was at BJ's yesterday and helped an older lady put her purchases into her card and then also into her car is on here
    thank you. That was my mother who was extremely grateful and so am I. (Nextdoor Marshallton Village)
  • This dog was found in Wilmington De.
    9/14/26. Was picked up by animal control. Now at the BVSPCA. (Nextdoor Ashley)
  • AVI Foodsystems, Inc. posted a job opening for Market Merchandiser Attendant, Part Time in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Agilent Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for AVP, Global Head of Payroll in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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