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In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can drop off coats in Wilmington through November 8
  • What we know about the indictment in Wilmington's deadly September shootings
  • What investigators revealed about the late-night Wilmington auto shop burglary

Also on today's calendar: You Know the Story! Now come witness ✨Esther✨ and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Christa's Coat Drive (iheart.com) — Wilmington residents can donate new or gently used coats and winter accessories at Chase Fieldhouse and Anne Sharp Insurance now through November 8 to support Sunday Breakfast Mission. Additional drop-off sites in Middletown, Dover, and Harrington make it easy to help keep neighbors across Delaware warm this winter.
   

2. Grand jury indicts 19-year-old in fatal Wilmington shooting (delawareonline.com) — A 19-year-old man has been indicted on first-degree murder and weapons charges in connection with a teen's fatal shooting in Northwest Wilmington near Riverview Cemetery. The killing was one of three shootings across Wilmington in a four-hour span that left two teens dead and two others wounded in the Hilltop and Southbridge neighborhoods.
   

3. State Police Arrest Claymont Man and Seek Second Suspect in Wilmington Auto Shop Burglary - Delaware State Police (delaware.gov) — State police say an auto repair shop on Philadelphia Pike in Wilmington was burglarized late last month, with two customer vehicles stolen after suspects smashed a garage door and grabbed keys. One suspect, a 25-year-old Claymont man, was later arrested in Wilmington with a stolen car, while detectives continue to seek a second suspect and ask residents for tips.
   

4. Delaware hopes to attract out-of-state dollars, in-state work with film tax credit (newsbreak.com) — Filming for the Matt Rife comedy "Unaccompanied Minor" is underway at Pine Box Studios in Wilmington, the first production to tap Delaware's new film and entertainment tax credit. State leaders hope this 30% incentive will attract more film projects, create local jobs across hospitality and production, and eventually build a sustainable film industry that keeps Delaware talent working close to home.
   

5. 'This means the future for our schools:' Sr. John Elizabeth explains the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit on the latest Catholic Forum (thedialog.org) — A new Catholic Forum episode explains how a proposed Federal Scholarship Tax Credit could affect Catholic, public, private, and independent schools in the Diocese of Wilmington, including Delaware. With governors in Maryland and Delaware deciding by January 1, 2027, listeners are encouraged to learn more and follow the discussion through the diocese's website and podcast platforms.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Earlier today, I met a man named Christopher, who was wearing a Duke jacket, in the Middletown Walmart.
    He was so friendly and he made my day. I don't usually post here, but thought I should. Have a great day everyone! (Nextdoor Kiamensi Gardens)
  • Pittie in a hoodie.
    First time trying a hoodie on my adopted pup, Spanky. He let me put it on, like it was done before. (Nextdoor Klair Estates)
  • PeopleShare, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Trinity Health Corporation posted a job opening for Boiler Operator- Rotating Shifts in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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