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In today's newsletter:
- How police tracked down a suspect in Wilmington’s Thanksgiving shooting
- Planning to attend Delaware’s biggest wetlands conference on Wilmington’s Riverfront?
- Why top law firms are quietly leaving downtown Wilmington offices
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Day Bash! and 7 more events.
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- Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy, temps: high: 47, low: 30.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and misty, with a high of 46 and low of 38 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Suspect arrested for late November shooting in Wilmington (wdel.com) — Wilmington police have arrested a 39-year-old man in connection with a Thanksgiving night shooting that left a 19-year-old hospitalized in stable condition near West 7th and North Washington streets. Officers later stopped a vehicle on Miller Road, recovered two loaded handguns, and charged the suspect with first-degree assault, weapons offenses, and resisting arrest; he’s being held on secured bail. 
2. Registration Deadline Jan. 21 for the 2026 Delaware Wetlands Conference (delaware.gov) — A major environmental conference is coming to Wilmington’s Riverfront Jan. 27–28, 2026, as DNREC hosts its largest-ever Delaware Wetlands Conference at the Chase Center. With more than 75 presentations, field trips, and professional credits available, early registration discounts run through Dec. 28, with late registration open until Jan. 21 while space lasts.
3. Delaware law firm exits downtown Wilmington for Class A space (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — A major Delaware law firm has left downtown Wilmington for a newer Class A office in the New Castle County suburbs, joining a broader shift of firms seeking modern space and avoiding the city wage tax. The move keeps the firm close to Wilmington’s courts while highlighting growing demand for high-end suburban offices and the challenges facing older downtown buildings.
4. Why Delmarva Power wants to tariff large energy users like data centers (delawareonline.com) — Delmarva Power is asking state regulators to approve a special tariff for massive energy users like data centers, aiming to shield regular customers from higher costs. While current proposals focus on Delaware City and Newark, any decision will affect Wilmington residents’ electric bills and the broader grid as data center development and AI-related power demand grow.
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- Family Hangout at the J
101 Garden of Eden Rd, Wilmington
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Thursday December 25
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Other local events
- DCM OPEN 10a-3p
Delaware Children's Museum , 550 Justison St , Wilmington
10:00 am - Christmas Day Bash!
Dogtopia of Wilmington , 2101 Concord Pike , Wilmington
9:00 am - Friday Night Music with The Sheehan Bros.
Kid Shelleen's - Branmar Plaza , 1812 Marsh Rd Suite 15 , Wilmington
7:00 pm - Emo Night 215
Bar XIII Delaware , 1706 Philadelphia Pike , Wilmington
9:00 pm - Soulful Sounds in Wilmington
Opera Delaware Studios , 4 S Poplar St , Wilmington
6:00 pm - DCM OPEN 10a-5p
Delaware Children's Museum , 550 Justison St , Wilmington - Zoo Year's Eve
Brandywine Zoo , 1001 North Park Drive , Wilmington
5:00 am - Mastering Online Learning: Student Meetup by Online Class Help 247
221 W 9th St PMB 150, Wilmington, DE 19801
9:00 am - New Year's Eve at Tonic Seafood & Steak
Tonic Seafood & Steak , 111 W. 11th Street , Wilmington
5:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
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🗓 Events Nearby
- DCM OPEN 10a-3p
Delaware Children's Museum , 550 Justison St , Wilmington
10:00 am - Nerd Nite Wilmington
Wilmington Brew Works , 3129 Miller Rd , Wilmington
6:00 pm - Oldies in the Hall
Chester City Hall · Chester , PA , Elsmere
6:00 pm - Small Batch Trivia with Geeks Who Drink
Wilmington Brew Works , 3129 Miller Rd , Wilmington
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 24
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- New Phone Number and address for Christina Adult Education & Literacy Program! —Christina School District Read on Patch
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I lost my boy a year and a half ago and my heart is broken without him!!! I loved my Niko more than anything or anyone (other than my children)… (Nextdoor English Creek) - Hello.
Found an adorable dog today on Wilmington Riverfront. Please respond if you are looking for your dog. Thank you. (Nextdoor Downtown Wilmington)
- Bowlero Corp posted a job opening for Porter in Wilmington. Apply here.
- Citigroup posted a job opening for MRM Assistant Vice President - Artificial Intelligence Non-Model Review and Challenge-2 in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
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