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Good morning Wilmington! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Wilmington detectives finally identified century-old remains from Riverview Cemetery
  • Meet the Wilmington scholar helping shape Delaware's agricultural future.
  • How a dominant O-line lit up Abbesinio Stadium in Wilmington.

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

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

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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  • Shout out to a neighbor who had a container from Amazon delivered to his house around the corner from my community.
    It had other neighbors purchases and he was so kind to go around and deliver these items . When this neighbor called Amazon about the delivery… (Nextdoor Clearview Ave)
  • This cat started hanging out at my house on Friday.
    Completely tame friendly, likes dry food but not cans. She must belong to someone. Has anyone seen her around Edgewood hills? Anybody missing a… (Nextdoor Edgewood Hills)
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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: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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