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Good morning Wilmington! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What police are saying about the Eagle Tobacco armed robbery.
  • Looking for evening lab work at Wilmington's largest health system?
  • When Wilmington usually sees its first measurable snow each winter.

Also on today's calendar: Cool Jazz from a Cool Country: Oskar Stenmark Trio and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Delaware State Police Investigate Armed Robbery at Wilmington Tobacco Store After Masked Suspect With Gun Demanded Cash and Tobacco Products Friday Night (parktelegraph.com) — An armed robbery at Eagle Tobacco on Miller Road in Wilmington Friday night has Delaware State Police searching for a masked suspect who demanded cash and tobacco at gunpoint. No one was injured, but detectives from Troop 2 are still investigating and asking Wilmington residents to share any tips or surveillance footage that might help identify the person responsible.
   

• Specimen Processing Technician I - FT Evening Shift (christianacare.org) — ChristianaCare, headquartered in Wilmington, is hiring a full-time evening Specimen Processing Technician for its general laboratory, with weekday shifts plus alternating weekends and some holidays. Applicants need either a related associate degree or substantial specimen-processing experience. The nonprofit health system highlights competitive pay, strong benefits, and its large regional footprint, offering a solid option for residents seeking healthcare careers close to home.
   

• As nor'easter exits, what can we expect this winter? Check predictions (delawareonline.com) — Long-range winter outlooks suggest Delaware, including Wilmington, could see anything from heavy wet snow inland to milder, somewhat drier conditions, depending on which almanac you trust. Climatologists note Wilmington's average first measurable snowfall is around December 15, and say patterns like the North Atlantic Oscillation and polar vortex strength will matter more locally than El Niño as the season unfolds.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Castle

  • Tips for flying out of Wilmington Airport this fall (delawareonline.com)
  • Coastal Flood Warning: Rising Waters Threaten New Castle County Roads and Properties (tvdelmarva.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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