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Bear, Delaware Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Bear! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which big caregiver event is coming to Summit Bridge Road in Bear?
- Which World Cup defender proudly lists Bear, Delaware as his hometown?
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Sunny, hot and less humid, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WDEL Community Calendar (wdel.com) — Bear residents may want to mark June 18 for an Alzheimer’s caregivers symposium at Christ the Cornerstone Church on Summit Bridge Road, offering expert advice and local resources. The wider calendar also highlights Pride celebrations, Juneteenth events, concerts, fireworks, craft fairs, and community festivals across New Castle County and the rest of Delaware throughout summer and fall 2026. 
• World Cup: A guide for the casual fan (eacourier.com) — One U.S. World Cup defender, Mark McKenzie, traces his hometown to Bear, giving local fans a direct connection to this summer’s tournament. The piece walks casual viewers through how the World Cup works, from group stages and overtime rules to how teams qualify and what to expect from the U.S. squad.
📸 Around Bear
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Upcoming Events in
Bear
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★ Featured events ★
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Separation Day Parade →
New Castle Court House Museum, 211 Delaware St, New Castle
10:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Rokwood Pride Dance →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
6:00 pm -
Rockwood Vinyasa Yoga: Saturday AM →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
9:00 am -
Guided House Tour- We the People… →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
2:00 pm -
Guided House Tour: The Servants →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
1:00 pm -
Yappy Hour: Rockwood Dog Party →
New Castle County, DE Calendar
2:00 pm -
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Off
Oberle Bear, DE 19701 -
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
Glasgow Newark, DE 19702
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Separation Day
First State National Park New Castle Court House Museum, New Castle, DE 19720
9:30 am -
St. Georges Country Store: Saturday Jun 13 →
St Georges Country Store, 1 Delaware St, St Georges
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Flag Day Celebration downtown Middletown
Middletown Town Community Events 19 W Green St, Middletown, DE 19709
6:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please I’m desperate!
My dog Rosco somehow escaped while I was at work today. He’s basically my emotional support dog and we’re tied at the hip. I am so devastated right… (Nextdoor Mariners Watch) - Brandi is still missing it has now been 3 days, last seen in Buckingham place June 7th near Kings Circle, Dilute Tortoiseshell cat mostly gray with orange/tan markings 11 years old large chunky girl indoor cat we do not know how she got out, please
help us bring our girl home - I really appreciate all of the support and feedback we have gotten, we have passed out flyers we have set up a cat trap… (Nextdoor Christiana Bypass)
- Kelly posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Bear. Apply here.
- Allied Universal posted a job opening for Security Officer Dispatch Console in Bear. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bear here.
🗞 Nearby News
Delaware City
- Supreme Court Clarifies Pleading Standard for Induced Infringement in Hikma v. Amarin (wilmerhale.com)
Newark
- Newark High School graduation of Class of 2026 (doverpost.com)
- Wilmington Man Charged After Newark Traffic Stop Uncovers Crack Cocaine, Pills (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- Property tax rates to re-split as Delaware advances reassessment reform (delawareonline.com)
Ok Bear! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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