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Happy weekend, Newark!
In today’s happening-today edition: Trooper saves a choking infant, gold and silver surge back into focus, and a high-stakes robotics championship + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Swift action averts disaster: A Maryland State Police trooper saved a choking infant during a traffic stop in Elkton last month, just over the state line from Newark, and likely prevented a tragedy — read the full story.
Deals that do good: Just up the road, Wilmington’s Prices Corner ReStore is a Habitat for Humanity warehouse of furniture, appliances, and building materials, with some items priced at $35 to support affordable housing — see what shoppers can find.
State leaders unveil guidance roster: Maryland launched a new three tier plan pairing Aspiring Main Streets with mentors like nearby Elkton to help towns earn Designated status and strengthen small downtowns — see which cities will mentor.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.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 all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
A hello and goodbye: At the Welcome to Newark Rail Bridge Mural, an everyday underpass becomes a mini pep talk: train cars spell “Newark,” a sunny skyline beams, and color nudges you out of autopilot. Let it ride along this week, and see if errands feel a notch lighter.
Project pick-me-up: Whether you’re mid-sock crisis or plotting a sweater, The Ministry of Yarn brings squishy inspiration, smart guidance, and a laid-back space for makers. Expect community vibes and beautiful fibers that spark “just one more” plans before you’ve even made it home.
Funky local pours: Newark’s own Autumn Arch Beer Project keeps the taps lively, from bright IPAs to tart experiments. Archie’s Pizza sits next door, ideal for lingering. Friends gather, and the week’s stress fades with each well-made pour.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🏐 Easterseals/CAI 2026 Volleyball Challenge @ Carpender Sports Building | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Whether your vertical jump is nostalgic or still a humble brag, rally a team of friends, family, and coworkers for the Easterseals/CAI Volleyball Challenge, and raise real money for Easterseals. Prefer fewer floor burns? Go virtual, volunteer, or reactivate your old squad at volleyballchallenge.net.
🤖 DelMarVa VEX V5 Regional Championship @ Ogletown Baptist Church | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Robotics champs are taking over Delmarva with two-minute bouts, big brains, and zero duct tape, unless it’s strategic. Local middle and high school teams, powered by volunteer families, battle for Worlds, and admission’s free. Come for the beeping, stay for the leadership, grit, and goosebumps.
🌙 Moonlight on the Bay Dinner Auction @ St. Joseph Hall (MAA Gym) (Elkton) | Saturday (3/7) at 5:30 PM – Bay nights call for good company, exceptional eats, and a little friendly bidding. Celebrate 75 years of the Oblate Sisters at Moonlight on the Bay, with signature cocktails, live and silent auctions, raffles, entertainment, and support for MAA’s mission, so limber up your paddle arm.
🎸 Total Mass Retain @ Elkton Music Hall | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 PM – Prog-rock nostalgia with zero arena hassle. Total Mass Retain brings the officially endorsed Yes experience to Elkton Music Hall, a fully seated show with Premium Reserve and General Seating, delivering classics, epics, and deep-cut rarities for fans who remember album art, not playlists.
🤝 We Attack Better Together Fundraiser @ Timothy’s of Newark | Sunday (3/8) at 11:00 AM – Snow called an audible, so Timothy’s of Newark is bumping its fourth annual We Attack Better Together fundraiser to Sunday, March 8. Grab dine-in or takeout, and every tip plus 10% of sales backs atTAcK addiction, our hometown, roll-up-your-sleeves nonprofit. Do some good, eat well.
⚾ Baseball vs Canisius @ Bob Hannah Stadium | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Catch baseball vs Canisius with a sweet twist, a salute to Mom’s Day and International Women’s Day. Park yourself in the seats, scribble a thank-you note to the women who keep us honest, and enjoy nine innings without being asked to fix the Wi-Fi.
🎨 Family Friendly Workshops @ Board & Brush Newark | Sunday (3/8) at 2:00 PM – Ready to trade screen time for sawdust with the kiddo? Board & Brush Newark is hosting a parent and child workshop where you each pick a project, get step-by-step help, and leave with home decor. Pre-registration required, ages 5+, no coupons, just quality time.
Live music & entertainment:
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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📻 Newark report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 54°F – Low: 54°F – Precip: 25%
Areas of fog and a chance of rain before 11am. Cloudy, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 56%
Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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