Mayor Purzycki’s Farewell St. Patrick’s Day Parade: A Celebration of Irish Culture in Downtown Wilmington
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Mayor Mike Purzycki, alongside residents, community leaders, and elected officials, marked his final St. Patrick’s Day Parade as Mayor, marching through the streets of Wilmington on Saturday, March 9th. The parade, organized by the Irish Culture Club of Delaware, now in its 47th year, followed King Street, culminating in the vibrant Hooley celebration. Grand Marshals Joe and Gerry McCoy walk in the 47th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday, March 9, 2024; on King Street in Wilmington, DE. Photo By Saquan Stimpson Led by Grand Marshals Joe and Gerry McCoy, and representatives of the O.N.E ..read more
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Mayor Purzycki Invites You to Join the Celebration: 47th St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Hooley in Downtown Wilmington!
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Mayor Purzycki, along with Police Chief Wilfredo Campos, Fire Chief John Looney, Grand Marshals Joe and Gerry McCoy, and representatives of the O.N.E. Irish Veterans Organization, cordially invites residents and visitors to partake in the festivities. The traditional painting of the ceremonial green stripe on King Street will commence at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, with Mayor Purzycki officially proclaiming March as “Irish American Heritage Month” in Wilmington. The free, family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 12:00 p.m. from 4th and King Streets, featuring floats, marching bands, dan ..read more
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Preventative maintenance is currently underway on the Walnut Street Bridge, spanning several days.
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The Walnut Street Bridge will be closed for preventive maintenance from Monday, February 26, to Sunday, March 3, between A Street and East Front Street.  Detour signs are posted, directing traffic to use A Street to access the city.  Aerial view of A Street Monday, Feb. 26. 2024 in Wilmington, DE. Photo By Saquan Stimpson Please note that this maintenance work is weather-dependent, and motorists should exercise caution and anticipate minor delays in the area.  DelDOT advises motorists to stay informed by tuning into WTMC 1380 AM, visiting deldot.gov, or downloading the DelDOT ap ..read more
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Samsung Electronics America has revealed the names of 50 State Winners in its prestigious Samsung Solve for Tomorrow STEM competition, where participants vie for a share of $2 million in prize
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These State Winners, hailing from public middle and high schools across the nation, have each earned a Samsung technology prize package valued at $12,000. They now advance to compete for the title of National Winner, with three schools standing to win $100,000 each for their projects. In total, Samsung will distribute over $2 million in prizes to participating schools this year. The State Winners were selected from a pool of 300 State Finalists, all of whom submitted detailed lesson plans outlining how they intend to utilize STEM to address critical community issues. Themes of sustainability ..read more
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Wilmington’s Emergency Alert System to Undergo Testing on Friday, February 23, 2024
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The City of Wilmington is set to test its Emergency Alert and Notification system on Friday, February 23, 2024. Scheduled for approximately 10:45 in the morning, the sirens will sound, accompanied by verbal announcements as part of the test. Thirteen sirens spread across the city will be activated for a duration of three to five minutes. These sirens, installed in 2005, serve as an additional measure to notify Wilmington residents and businesses in case of an actual emergency. They undergo yearly monitoring and testing by BayComm Inc [baycomm1.com].   What does an emergency siren look lik ..read more
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KKKG and Delaware Blue Coats Unite to Spark Inspiration Among High School Seniors
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Wilmington, DE – February 23, 2023 – Kool Kolored Kid Generation (KKKG) proudly announces an exciting collaboration with the Delaware Blue Coats, champions of the NBA G League and affiliates of the Philadelphia 76ers, to inspire high school seniors at Delcastle Technical High School. Together, KKKG and the Blue Coats introduce the KKKG Commercial Competition for Delcastle Technical High School seniors, infusing the contest with an element of surprise to ignite the students’ creativity. Seniors are invited to embark on a journey of inspiration by crafting 30-second commercials that showcase the ..read more
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Bluecoats Stage Remarkable Comeback in Regulation, Overcoming Spurs in Overtime
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Wilmington, February 9, 2024 – The Delaware Blue Coats (11-5) stage one of the greatest comeback wins in franchise history, triumphing over the Austin Spurs (9-8) with a thrilling 125-123 victory on Wilmington Blue Bombers Tribute Night, sponsored by Wilmington Brew Works. The Blue Coats found themselves trailing by 23 points as they entered halftime. However, they mounted an impressive comeback, outscoring Austin by 15 points in the third quarter and another eight in the fourth, ultimately knotting the score at 118 and pushing the game into overtime.  Delaware Blue Coats guard JARRON CUM ..read more
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The Beach Boys have just unveiled their highly anticipated “Endless Summer Gold” 2024 Tour, set to sweep through Wilmington on June 23rd.
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WILMINGTON, DE, FEBRUARY 6, 2024 – The Beach Boys today announced they’ll bring their iconic Southern Californian sound to The Grand on June 23rd with their “Endless Summer Gold” 2024 tour.  Kicking off February 21st at the Hawaii Theatre in Honolulu, HI the expansive tour will visit celebrated venues and festivals including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, LA; Stagecoach in Indio, CA; Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA; the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, CA  and the iconic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TV on September 23, 2024.  Tickets for ..read more
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Avelo Airlines Marks Second Year Milestone at Philadelphia’s Wilmington Airport with Unprecedented Success
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PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON, Del.; Feb. 1, 2024 — In a triumphant celebration, Avelo Airlines commemorates its second year since the inaugural flight from Philadelphia’s Wilmington Airport (ILG) to Orlando. This anniversary marks a transformative journey of providing Philadelphia and the greater Delaware Valley Region with an unparalleled blend of low fares, convenience, and reliability. Avelo’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Andrew Levy, reflected on the past year, stating, “Our vision was to make air travel more affordable, faster, and easier for Philadelphia-area travelers. In just 12 months, we ..read more
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Blunt Rochester Proposes Bipartisan Bill to Boost Affordable Housing Availability
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Yesterday, Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), and Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), joined by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), introduced the bipartisan Housing Supply and Affordability Act.  The legislation establishes a $300 million Local Housing Policy Grant (LHPG) program under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This program aims to assist states, localities, tribes, and regional coalitions in efforts to enhance housing supply, with a focus on affordability. The bill addresses rising housing costs, encourages ..read more
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