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🌱 How Bear’s 11-year-old boxing phenom became No. 1 in America
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Hey there, Bear! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Bear’s 11-year-old boxing phenom became No. 1 in America
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Bearfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 46 and low of 41 degrees.
- Friday: A little morning rain; windy, temps: high: 58, low: 25.
- Saturday: Some sun, then clouds; cooler, with a high of 40 and low of 34 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Delaware Boxer Levi Brown (11) Wins National Title, Becomes #1 in the U.S. (delawareblack.com) — An 11-year-old boxer from Bear Levi Brown, has just won gold at the 2025 National Boxing Championships, earning the No. 1 national ranking in the 70-pound division. His achievement shines a spotlight on Bear while underscoring how investment and visibility in Black youth sports can unlock extraordinary talent and inspire young athletes across Delaware and beyond.
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Find out what's happening in Bearfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Bear
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bear
- Mixed Media Botanical Painting
New Castle County, DE Calendar
6:30 pm - Rockwood’s Self-Guided Tour
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Holiday Exhibition: Winter Wonderland
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Guided Museum Tours
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Museum & Garden Tour
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Couch Potato: Movies and Games Night in the Museum
New Castle County, DE Calendar
5:00 pm - Rockwood Vinyasa Yoga: Saturday AM
New Castle County, DE Calendar
9:00 am
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Smith ES Winter Concert (Grades 3-5)
Kirk , 1500 Capital Trail , Newark
9:00 am - Museum & Garden Tour
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Holiday Exhibition: Winter Wonderland
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am - Visionary Peace Youth Art Exhibition
New Castle County, DE Calendar
10:00 am
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Bear. Apply here.
- Orangetheory Fitness posted a job opening for Head Coach in Bear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bear here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newark
- See inside top homes for sale in Hockessin, one over $1 million (delawareonline.com)
- Synagogues shaken by attack, mourning a UD legend, redistricting bid (delawareonline.com)
- Delaware sets shape for major school redistricting bid in Wilmington (delawareonline.com)
New Castle
- High school boys basketball notebook: Now a top scoring threat, Damian Harrison helps shoot New Castle to perfect start (centredaily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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