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Hey there, Wilmington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Wilmington intersections police say demand your full attention now
  • Why neighbors are fighting the Living Hope Day Center's new Dock Street site
  • What new $1M in grants means for UNCW research

Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Marine Cpl Dominic Davila and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ann M.!

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 73, low: 58.
  • Friday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilmington police urge drivers and pedestrians to stay alert at dangerous intersections (wwaytv3.com) — Wilmington police are warning drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious on busy roads like South College Road, Market Street, South Kerr Avenue, and Randall Parkway after a recent hit-and-run injured a UNCW freshman. Officers stress that both motorists and people walking must stay off phones, use crosswalks, and keep watching for traffic even when they have the right of way.
   

2. Neighbors raise safety concerns over proposed Living Hope location (wwaytv3.com) — Wilmington residents are pushing back against a proposed move of the Living Hope Day Center to the former Sorrow Drowner Tiki Bar on Dock Street, citing safety issues and nearby schools. Neighbors questioned the building's suitability, potential impact on property values, and unanswered operational details, while city staff clarified that council has no direct role in approving the relocation.
   

3. UNCW researchers secure $1M in federal grants to study cell aging, binge drinking (wect.com) — Researchers at UNC Wilmington have landed more than $1 million in federal NIH grants to advance biomedical and behavioral science right here in town. One project will explore how energy-managing proteins help cells resist aging and disease, while another examines how social rejection influences binge drinking in young adults to better shape prevention strategies.
   

4. 'Commuter Challenge' encourages alternative transportation this October (portcitydaily.com) — Wilmington-area commuters can join the 2026 Commuter Challenge from Oct. 5–18, logging trips where they carpool, bike, walk, telework, or ride transit instead of driving alone. Participants and teams can win prizes from local favorites like Thalian Hall, Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington Railroad Museum, Wilmington Water Tours, and Airlie Gardens by tracking their alternative trips.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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