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Hey Wilmington, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Company-wide AI training, Lego shipbuilding day, and gold and silver are heating up + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Wilmington protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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đź“° In the news
Investing in workforce development: PCA Global Ventures has partnered with Wilmington University to launch a company-wide AI training program, helping employees use AI in daily work to improve efficiency, decision making, and collaboration — read the full story.
Annual exhibition celebrates creativity: See state employees’ creative side at Delaware State University in Dover. The free art show is open now through March 20, with cash prizes and Governor’s Choice winners — see dates, categories, and awards.
Underserved communities in focus: Delaware reopened its Grocery Initiative with $700,000 in grants to expand fresh food access in neighborhoods statewide, widening eligibility to farmers, corner stores, co-ops, and more as critics question results — see who’s now eligible.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Twirl-worthy pasta night: When a carb craving hits, Piccolina Toscana answers with hand-rolled pastas that taste like someone actually cared. Think fettuccine alla bolognese, linguine alla carbonara, and a cozy lounge where lingering feels natural, ideal for the weeknight lineup and effortless comfort.
Where your next favorite find hides: Historic New Castle’s Jolt Vintage keeps racks fresh with handpicked pieces that feel special, from ’70s knits and ’90s tees to one-off accessories. It’s the spot for personality and stories in every thread, the kind that quietly sparks a wardrobe.
Subzero reset: Whole-body cryo without the bro-science vibes, First State Health & Wellness runs brisk three-minute sessions that quiet sore knees, tame desk-back, and take the edge off post-run stiffness. Expect a cooler mood, fewer aches, and sleep that actually shows up.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🎤 The Open Mic Jam Session @ Wilmington Public Library | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Only in Wilmington does the library get louder after hours. This monthly, all genre open mic invites anyone to grab the mic, bring your instrument, with featured sets from Yikes Lee and Joshua David Barrett, plus DJ Niknax, Lil Big Bites, and $5 suggested donation.
♻ DSWA Shred Event @ Delaware Recycling Center | Saturday (3/7) at 8:30 AM – Whether you’ve been hoarding old tax returns or just tired of the junk pile, the first Saturday DSWA shred at 1101 Lambson Lane has you covered. Residents can bring up to two boxes to shred for free, and give identity thieves exactly zero souvenirs.
🎉 Ocean State Job Lot Grand Opening @ Ocean State Job Lot | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – If you’ve needed an excuse to stock up, Ocean State Job Lot just opened in New Castle. Come early for coffee, cocoa, giveaways, and a $20 card for the first 100, plus 40% back with Insider, because free caffeine and deals are a love language.
🚢 Lego Shipbuilding Day @ Kalmar Nyckel Foundation | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Kalmar Nyckel is turning into a LEGO shipyard, so bring the kids, your inner kid, or shoebox fleet from home. Build on site, vote in the Minifig People’s Choice, no judges, just luck on age-group prizes, plus face painting, food trucks, free admission, free parking.
🤝 VolunTEEN @ New Castle Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 PM – Whether your teen needs service hours or just a nudge to do good, this Saturday volunteer gig gives 6th to 12th graders two hours of practice, leadership, and community cred. Bring any forms, register ahead, then enjoy some quiet while they pitch in.
🙏 Selah Sessions @ Route 9 Library | Monday (3/16) at 5:00 PM – Third Mondays are for Selah Sessions, an open mic where you can exhale, share a poem or tune, and hear your neighbors do the same. Free, family-friendly, and refreshingly clean, so bring your feelings, leave the four-letter words at home. Low-key, very us.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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đź“» Wilmington report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 42°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 80%
Freezing rain and rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 55°F – Low: 44°F – Precip: 60%
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. North wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week đź‘€
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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