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🌱 Patch AM: Why Bancroft Parkway neighbors are rallying against new Wilmington apartments.
You won't want to miss District 12 - Meet the Candidates! on the Wilmington Patch calendar
Good morning to you Wilmington! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Bancroft Parkway neighbors are rallying against new Wilmington apartments.
- How Padua's new president could reshape a key Wilmington girls' school
- How Wilmington schools are racing to prepare students for the AI era
Also on today's calendar: District 12 - Meet the Candidates! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A few t-storms, some severe, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 66.
- Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wilmington community pushes back on apartment proposal (delawareonline.com) — Neighbors in Wilmington are actively protesting a proposed Bancroft Parkway apartment project, gathering on August 18 to voice concerns directly in the city. Photos show residents, community leaders, and the developer's representatives facing off, underscoring how this potential development could reshape a key Wilmington corridor and nearby neighborhoods. 
• Patricia Scott, Padua Academy's first president, is no stranger to the Wilmington Catholic school: 'Near and dear to my heart' (thedialog.org) — Padua Academy in Wilmington has appointed longtime local Catholic educator Patricia Scott as its first president, with a mandate to boost enrollment, facilities, and alumnae engagement. Scott, a north Wilmington native and Padua parent, is exploring upgrades, outdoor space, and even a dedicated athletic facility that would ideally stay within the city, potentially shaping future opportunities for local students and families.
• Here to Stay: Get Ready for AI in the Working World (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — Wilmington-area students and workers now have several ways to build AI skills, from new degree concentrations at Wilmington University to bootcamps and certificates at Code Differently, Tech Impact, and Zip Code Wilmington. Local high schools and the University of Delaware are also weaving AI literacy into classes, aiming to keep Delaware's workforce competitive while stressing responsible, human-centered use of the technology.
📸 Around Wilmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington
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- Board of Education Retreat
Christina School District TBA - Christina Board of Education - Retreat
Christina School District Sarah Pyle Academy, 1040 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
9:00 am - District 12 - Meet the Candidates! →
Zoom
8:00 am - PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Professional Development
Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801 - Matchmaking Series: How To Do Business with New Castle County
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce NCC Chamber of Commerce
8:00 am - WKC's Taste and See at the Downtown Farmers Market at Rodney Square
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Rodney Square, Wilmington DE
10:00 am - Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) Monthly Meeting
Stubbs Glasgow High School, 1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 1970
6:30 pm - The Producers Resource Group
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 920 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
11:30 am - Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! →
Fort Christina Park, 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington
10:00 am
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Monday September 7
📣 Wilmington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Wilmington Kitchen Collective Taste and See Lunchtime Market
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2313 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803
10:00 am - 2026 Multi-Chamber Tiki Party →
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake Inn 605 2nd Street Chesapeake City, MD, 21915
3:00 pm - Meet the Teacher
First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801
4:00 pm - History Revival: The Delaware River during the Revolutionary War
First State National Park The New Castle Court House Museum (211 Delaware Street, New Castle DE, 19720)
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Department of Education Highlights Christina School District's 2026 Assessment Gains —Christina School District Read on Patch
- State Representative and City Council Member Ask Attorney General to Investigate City's Vehicle Towing —Ken Grant Read on Patch
- This dog was found in Wilmington De.
Now at the BVSPCA. Swipe left to see the picture of the dog. (Nextdoor Ashley) - Heading to work.
I have very limited time. This cat showed up tonight at Haverford apartments. Not sure if someone is missing it or it was dumped with our strays. Not… (Nextdoor Klair Estates)
- Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Wilmington. Apply here.
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Night Crew Clerk in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Castle
- New Castle Lawn & Landscape named a best place to work (dailylocal.com)
- 81-year-old woman injured when dozens of shots fired into New Castle home (6abc.com)
- Data centers loom over the New Castle County Council primary election campaigns (spotlightdelaware.org)
Claymont
- Delaware trails offer great cycling opportunities in late summer, fall (delawareonline.com)
Hockessin
- In memoriam: Michael Steven Dixon (udel.edu)
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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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