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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:

  • How police say they found cocaine in a Wilmington home with kids
  • Did you see this fatal Wilmington hit-and-run Saturday morning?
  • What a $30 million sale could mean for Concord Mall’s future

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Day Bash! and 5 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Kathi D.!

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, breezy and colder, temps: high: 32, low: 17. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 520 grams of cocaine found in Wilmington home with kids inside (shorenewsnetwork.com) — Police say a man was arrested after more than half a kilogram of suspected cocaine was found in a Wilmington home where children also live, with drugs allegedly stored in areas kids could reach. The 55-year-old was taken into custody on Denn Place, charged with multiple felonies, and is being held on a substantial cash bond at Howard R. Young Correctional Institution.
   

2. Driver / Vehicle Identified* State Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash (delaware.gov) — State police are still investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened Saturday morning in Wilmington and have now identified both the vehicle and a 24-year-old Wilmington man as the driver. No charges have been filed yet, and investigators are asking anyone with eyewitness accounts or video footage to come forward. Victim support services are also available around the clock for affected residents.
   

3. Concord Mall up for sale (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — Concord Mall on Concord Pike in Wilmington is being listed for sale again, this time with a $30 million asking price. The 1960s-era mall remains mostly occupied with major national retailers, and its potential sale could shape future shopping, jobs, and redevelopment along the busy U.S. 202 corridor near the Pennsylvania line.
   

4. Wilmington's Ladybug Music Festival is sold. Here's who rescued it (delawareonline.com) — Wilmington’s Ladybug Music Festival has been saved, with local nonprofit I.D.E.A. taking over ownership and planning to keep the women-focused, free music event rooted in the city. The group behind TEDxWilmington aims to expand Ladybug’s impact with entrepreneurship, wellness, and creative development opportunities while honoring founder Gayle Dillman’s legacy after pandemic struggles nearly ended the festival.
   

5. Red Lion, Middletown among Delaware schools represented in 2025 Army/Navy game on WDEL (wdel.com) — Delaware football fans can watch several homegrown players, including Wilmington native Chace Knox, suit up in today’s Army–Navy game in Baltimore. Army features alumni from Red Lion Christian, Middletown, Salesianum, and Knox, while Navy counters with a Middletown grad, with WDEL carrying the broadcast led by former Wilmington Blue Rocks announcer John Sadak.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Bayard Students Selected to Perform at The Wilmington Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • McVey Elementary Helps Set New World Stacking Record! —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • Meeting Notice: CSD Citizen Budget Oversight Committee Meeting —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • Christina School Board Listening Session - Dec 11 for Brennen Families & Staff —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • Honoring Achievement: Secretary Marten Presents Marshall Elementary the Sapphire Award —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • Fantastic update: Barry has found a home!!
    Please meet Barry! This young fella was brought in off the streets by a fellow Faithful Friends volunteer. He was not microchipped or neutered so… (Nextdoor Shipley Woods)
  • Update *** The dog is visiting at 7 Spruce .
    Belongs to the daughter of the owner of the house. The dog keeps getting out of the fence through openings .They said they were not aware it had… (Nextdoor Forest Brook Glen)
  • ChristianaCare posted a job opening for Physician Billing Representative II-Payer Credentialing in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Delaware Staffing posted a job opening for Environmental Service Technician/Housekeeper in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

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