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Morning Wilmington! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Wilmington woman charged with attempted murder after East 3rd Street stabbing
  • Which Wilmington restaurants secretly double as art galleries and stages?
  • Which Wilmington arts leaders just gained a powerful statewide voice?

Also on today's calendar: MEDIA ALERT: Delaware Church Calls Community to Fast, Pray & Expect Breakthrough Sunday and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
  • Monday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilmington Woman Faces Attempted Murder Charge After Stabbing (mychesco.com) — Wilmington police arrested 21-year-old Nachaela Rutto on Sept. 2 in connection with an East 3rd Street stabbing that left another woman critically injured. Investigators say the incident was domestic in nature, and Rutto now faces first-degree attempted murder and weapons charges, held at Baylor on $100,000 cash-only bail while the victim remains hospitalized.
   

• These Delaware Restaurants Double as Hotspots for The Arts (delawaretoday.com) — Several Wilmington spots, from La Fête on Concord Pike to Le Cavalier and Bardea Steak downtown, are spotlighted for blending dining with local art, design, and performance. You'll also find handcrafted plates at The Post in Forty Acres and occasional OperaDelaware performances at Snuff Mill, plus ideas for artsy restaurant experiences across Delaware.
   

• Delaware Division of the Arts Announces New Appointments to the Delaware State Arts Council (delaware.gov) — Several Wilmington arts leaders, including gallery owner Nataki Oliver and arts advocate Dr. Malcolm Richardson, have been appointed to the Delaware State Arts Council, which guides state arts policy and funding. Their roles with local organizations and initiatives in Wilmington aim to expand access to arts education, public art, and cultural programming across the city and the state.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

New Castle

  • New Castle approves 66 townhomes in Castle Valley Ranch (aspendailynews.com)
  • 18 New DSP and Municipal Police Officers Graduate (wgmd.com)
  • Vikki Bandy, who made marriage-equality history with Karen Peterson, dies (delawareonline.com)

Claymont

  • Take a look back at Delaware, nearby places in the 1990s (scsuntimes.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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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