🌱 How Bear’s 11-year-old boxing phenom became No. 1 in America

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• 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!)

Weather forecast:

• 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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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bear

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Thursday December 18

• Mixed Media Botanical Painting
  New Castle County, DE Calendar
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• 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

Saturday December 20

• Rockwood Vinyasa Yoga: Saturday AM
  New Castle County, DE Calendar
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• 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

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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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