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Make time for Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! on the Wilmington Patch calendar
Hi there, Wilmington! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Wilmington's jobless rate is rising while Delaware's improves
- What neighbors should know about Monday night's shooting near 23rd and Jessup
- Wilmington man charged after allegedly driving onto a New Castle court
Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 68.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Delaware's unemployment rate falls to 4.8% in four-month low (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — Wilmington's unemployment rate has climbed to 6.2%, notably higher than Delaware's overall 4.8% jobless rate in July, even as the state continues a four-month streak of modest improvement. State data show the labor force shrinking, uneven sector gains and losses, and both Wilmington and Dover bearing a heavier share of job losses than the rest of Delaware. 
• Evening Gunfire Leaves Man Wounded in Wilmington (mychesco.com) — A 43-year-old man was shot Monday evening near 23rd and Jessup streets in Wilmington and later reached the hospital in stable condition, according to city police. Investigators have released few details and are asking anyone with information to contact a named detective or Delaware Crime Stoppers, allowing residents to share tips anonymously online or by phone.
• Police charge driver with crashing into man on basketball court (delawareonline.com) — New Castle County Police say a 41-year-old Wilmington man drove his Honda Accord onto the basketball court at Surratte Park near New Castle, struck a 51-year-old man, and then fled. The victim, who suffered lower-body injuries, has been released from the hospital, and the driver now faces felony second-degree assault and a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge.
📸 Around Wilmington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wilmington
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- Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) Monthly Meeting
Stubbs Glasgow High School, 1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 1970
6:30 pm - The Producers Resource Group
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 920 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
11:30 am - First Day of School (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 9)
Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801 - All Students Attend School (Except Preschool & Pre-K)
Stubbs Wilmington, DE 19801 - Awesome Resource Group
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 920 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
8:00 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 - Wilmington Learning Collaborative (WLC) Council Meeting
Stubbs Red Clay Consolidated School District, 1502 Spruce Avenue, Wilmi
6:00 pm - Middle School Back to School Night
First State Montessori Academy Wilmington, DE 19801
6:00 pm - Labor Day Buoyancy Challenge at the Park! →
Fort Christina Park, 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington
10:00 am - 2026 Scout Day! →
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington
9:00 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Monday September 7
Saturday September 12
📣 Wilmington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Matchmaking Series: How To Do Business with New Castle County
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce NCC Chamber of Commerce
8:00 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 - Citizen Budget Oversight Committee (CBOC) Monthly Meeting
Stubbs Glasgow High School, 1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 1970
6:30 pm - The Producers Resource Group
New Castle County Chamber of Commerce 920 Justison Street Wilmington, DE 19801
11:30 am
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 2026 Christina Carnivals —Christina School District Read on Patch
- Life changes when you start to truly cherish what matters.
I cherish everything I have now and look forward to meeting new people and creating new memories. I enjoy quiet walks, good food, deep conversations,… (Nextdoor Hedgeville) - Is anyone needing to Rehome an affectionate litter trained adult cat.
I have a friend interested in adopting. She is a senior and is looking for affectionate and loving cat. (Nextdoor Phillips Heights)
- Amazon posted a job opening for Regional Maintenance Manager in Wilmington. Apply here.
- Friendly's - RRC Restaurants posted a job opening for Server - Ice Cream Scooper in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wilmington here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Castle
- State Police Arrest New Castle Man for Crashing Car into Newark Pub While Intoxicated - Delaware State Police (delaware.gov)
- Three Democrats vie for Delaware treasurer in September primary (delawareonline.com)
- Police charge driver with crashing into man on basketball court (delawareonline.com)
Newark
- 38 high school boys cross country runners to watch in Delaware in 2026 (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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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