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🌱 Patch AM: Where Delaware’s construction dollars are really going in Wilmington and beyond
Coming up on the Wilmington Patch calendar: Toddler Tuesdays
Coffee in hand, Wilmington? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Delaware's construction dollars are really going in Wilmington and beyond
- Could Wilmington's towing system be costing residents cars and cash?
Also on today's calendar: Toddler Tuesdays and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State construction funds focus heavily on Wilmington, Dover (spotlightdelaware.org) — Wilmington is set to receive millions in state bond bill dollars, funding Riverfront projects, Chase Convention Center upgrades, park improvements, golf course work, and land bank property acquisitions. The article explains how Wilmington and Dover consistently secure large construction allocations, while many smaller Delaware towns struggle to get comparable redevelopment support. 
• Ortega, Darby ask attorney general to investigate Wilmington towing practices (delawarelive.com) — Wilmington's towing and parking-debt system is under scrutiny as State Rep. Josué Ortega and Councilwoman Shané Darby ask Delaware's attorney general to investigate how nearly 19,100 vehicles were towed, how debts and payments are tracked, and why so many cars were scrapped. They're raising concerns about missing financial records, an appeals process that shows no owner victories, and vehicles held or disposed of without clear documentation.
📸 Around Wilmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Toddler Tuesdays →
9:00 am - Alfie Moss & Dexter Koonce Project →
Brandywine Mills Plaza, 1800 N Market St, Wilmington
5:00 pm - Volleyball Tryout
First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801
6:00 pm - Save the Date: Christina Community Carnivals
Stubbs The Bayard School, 200 S. DuPont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
9:30 am - WKC's Taste and See at the Downtown Farmers Market at Rodney Square
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Rodney Square, Wilmington DE
10:00 am - Back To School Event →
Coral Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, 505 Greenbank Rd, Wilmington
12:00 pm - Soccer Tryouts
First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801
4:00 pm - Red Clay Board of Education Meeting
Red Clay Consolidated School District Cab Calloway School of the Arts, 100 N Dupont Rd, Wilmington, D
7:00 pm - Wilmington Kitchen Collective Taste and See Lunchtime Market
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2313 Concord Pike Wilmington, DE 19803
10:00 am - 2026 Multi-Chamber Tiki Party →
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce Chesapeake Inn 605 2nd Street Chesapeake City, MD, 21915
3:00 pm - District 12 - Meet the Candidates! →
Zoom
8:00 am - Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! →
Fort Christina Park, 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington
10:00 am
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Sunday August 23
Monday September 7
📣 Wilmington Shout Outs!
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Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- State Representative and City Council Member Ask Attorney General to Investigate City's Vehicle Towing —Ken Grant Read on Patch
- I'm looking to connect with housing developments, apartment communities, senior communities or HOAs that may be interested in hosting a Community Pet Care Day.
I offer mobile nail trims, vaccines, microchips, anal gland expression, paw and sanitary trims and I'd love to bring these services directly to… (Nextdoor Miller Drive) - Love starting my morning at Hell's Belles.
They're always welcoming and the baking is always fresh and tasty. (Nextdoor Wilmington Highlands)
- The Salvation Army Eastern Territory posted a job opening for Resident Advisor in Wilmington. Apply here.
- ServiceSource posted a job opening for Janitor - Part Time in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Castle
- Troopers ID Woman Killed In New Castle Crash (firststateupdate.com)
- Home prices rise in New Castle County despite fewer sales (delawareonline.com)
- Dinner at Granogue, music at golf course, no apple picking at Milburn (delawareonline.com)
Claymont
- 15 hidden gem restaurants worth a try in Delaware (delawareonline.com)
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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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