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  • How much more will Wilmington gas customers pay starting January 1?
  • Why Pennsylvania police are urgently searching for a Wilmington resident now
  • How a former Wilmington educator will now lead Archmere Academy

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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

1. Rate adjustment, continuing system improvements in store for Delmarva natural gas customers (wdel.com) — Natural gas customers in northern Delaware, including Wilmington, will see delivery rates rise about 3% — roughly $2 a month — starting January 1 to fund system upgrades. Delmarva Power says recent improvements, including at its Wilmington liquefied natural gas facility, have already cut energy supply costs and helped reduce gas leaks, with ongoing pipe replacement aimed at further boosting safety and reliability.
   

2. Police Seek Wilmington Man in Child Sex Case That Spans State Lines (mychesco.com) — Police in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania are asking for help locating a man they say lives in Wilmington who is wanted on multiple felony charges involving alleged inappropriate contact with a minor. Authorities have issued an arrest warrant, shared a physical description, and urge anyone with information to call Kennett Square Police rather than approach him. All charges remain allegations at this stage.
   

3. Archmere Academy appoints 1989 alumnus Daniel Hickey its next head of school (thedialog.org) — A familiar face to Wilmington’s education community, longtime Tower Hill School leader Daniel Hickey has been chosen as the next head of Archmere Academy in nearby Claymont, starting July 2026. Hickey’s deep local roots, including years teaching and coaching in Wilmington, and his work strengthening Catholic education shaped the board’s decision as Archmere transitions from retiring head Michael Marinelli.
   

4. My favorite things: A curated guide to smart, stealable newsroom ideas (editorandpublisher.com) — A national media column highlights how The News Journal in Wilmington built a hugely popular Facebook group where residents flag new development projects statewide, generating story tips and steady readership. The piece also shares other newsroom tools and engagement ideas that could inspire local outlets covering communities like Wilmington.
   

5. Meet Catholic country music singer-songwriter Bradley Banning on the latest Catholic Forum (thedialog.org) — Wilmington-area Catholics can catch a new Catholic Forum episode produced by the Diocese of Wilmington featuring country singer-songwriter Bradley Banning discussing his faith journey and music. The interview, including a live Christmas song performance, is available as a podcast, YouTube video on the diocesan channel, and will air on Relevant Radio 640AM this Saturday afternoon.
   

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