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🌱 Patch AM: Did you see last month’s deadly crash on West Newport Pike?

You won't want to miss Taylor Simon King on the Wilmington Patch calendar

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Good morning Wilmington! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Did you see last month's deadly crash on West Newport Pike?
  • Know anything about the Rocky Run Parkway Wawa car robbery?
  • How will Odyssey's new immersion building change local students' school day?

Also on today's calendar: Taylor Simon King and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Brina G.!

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A morning shower; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wilmington Man Dies Weeks After Two-Vehicle Crash on West Newport Pike (tvdelmarva.com) — Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal August 18 crash on West Newport Pike in Wilmington that has now claimed the life of 75-year-old resident Walter Howell. Another Wilmington man driving the other vehicle survived, and investigators are asking anyone who saw the collision or has video to contact Troop 2 or Delaware Crime Stoppers for help.
   

2. A Wilmington Wawa Stop Took a Frightening Turn, Police Say (mychesco.com) — Police are asking Wilmington residents for help locating a Philadelphia woman accused of violently stealing a companion's car outside the Wawa on Rocky Run Parkway on Sept. 5. Troopers say no one was injured, but a warrant is out for second-degree robbery, and anyone with information is urged to contact Delaware State Police or Crime Stoppers.
   

3. Odyssey Charter School unveils new K-5 Immersion Building (orthodoxobserver.org) — Odyssey Charter School in Wilmington has opened a new K-5 Immersion Building, expanding its distinctive Greek language program where students learn core subjects in both Greek and English. Community, church, and school leaders joined a blessing and celebration that highlighted how the program serves mostly non-Greek families while deepening cultural education for Wilmington-area students.
   

4. DBT40 Honoree: Caitlin Aunet (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — A University of Delaware alum now helping run the Horn Entrepreneurship program is also deeply involved in Wilmington's civic life, from a local coworking space to the Wilmington Children's Choir. Caitlin Aunet's work connects entrepreneurs, students, and community groups, while she volunteers with festivals and service clubs that shape Wilmington's cultural and business scene.
   

5. DSHA awards nearly $3.5 million for eight large Downtown Development Districts projects (delawarepublic.org) — Wilmington is set to benefit from Delaware State Housing Authority's latest Downtown Development District funding, with five local projects sharing in nearly $3.5 million awarded statewide. The grants will help spur private investment, support affordable housing, boost small businesses, and enhance downtown living in Wilmington and other Delaware towns.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Introducing the New Castle County Special Education Parent Council —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • Brader and Marshall Elementary Receive National Recognition as RAMP Schools! —Christina School District Read on Patch
  • Kentmere Rehabilitation and Nursing Invests in Innovative Technology Under New Leadership —Kentmere Rehabiliation and Skilled Nursing Read on Patch
  • My friends cat got out!
    Her name is Diamond. If you are in the Mendenhall Village neighborhood and you see her PLEASE contact me!! She got out this morning! (Nextdoor Roselle)
  • Hello Neighbors😃 I found a great, affordable guy to install my concrete patio!
    Dylon Gillespie did the project for me and I am extremely happy with his workmanship! He also does pavers, stones, mulch or basic lawn work. Dylon… (Nextdoor Springer Woods)
  • Grotto Pizza posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Wilmington. Apply here.
  • Dollar Express Stores posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Store (PT) in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.

Ok Wilmington! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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