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A man is hospitalized in critical condition after a fire at a parking lot in Wilmington, caused by a blaze starting at an apartment building on Pacific Coast Highway. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident around 8:38 p.m.

Multiple cars and a parking lot in Wilmington were set ablaze, with fireworks suspected as the cause according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Fire crews responded to the incident at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy around 8:30 p.m.

Multiple cars and a parking lot in Wilmington were set on fire around 8:30 p.m., with fireworks suspected as the cause according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A white-supremacist coup in Wilmington, North Carolina, in 1898 has had lasting impacts, highlighting the vulnerability of American democracy. The event is remembered as a racist takeover that reverberated across generations.

John-Hewlett 'JH' West, a Charlotte medical student, is bicycling 4,000 miles across the U.S. to raise colorectal cancer awareness and support his grandfather, Eddie West Jr., who is undergoing cancer treatment. The journey, part of the End Colon Cancer Coast to Coast initiative, began in Oregon and will end in North Carolina, with medical school classmates joining segments of the ride.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 10-year high in emergency room visits for tick bites. A case involving Alpha-gal syndrome from a lone star tick bite highlights the risks, with 70% of tick bites occurring in backyards. Landscape maintenance, such as mowing grass and removing debris, is recommended to reduce tick encounters.

92-year-old Gilbert Martin, known as Mr. Gil, works as a dining host at a Chick-fil-A in Wilmington, North Carolina, and has no retirement plans. He previously worked in the natural gas industry and at Sam’s Club, and customers actively seek him out for his hospitality.

California denied Los Angeles' request for a six-year extension on state-mandated deadlines for three street improvement projects in Boyle Heights, Skid Row, and Wilmington. The $100+ million state-funded projects, which include sidewalk repairs and bike lane additions, face funding lapse by June due to staffing and budget constraints in city departments.

Two people were shot at a Delaware hospital in Wilmington, prompting police to launch a manhunt for the gunman. Hospital staff were seen on video being led out of the medical center with their hands up.

A hospital in Delaware was locked down after two people were shot inside Wilmington Hospital. Police reported the incident at 3:30 p.m., and ChristianaCare, the hospital operator, diverted patients and prioritized safety. Authorities confirmed an active police investigation for a possible active shooter.

Wilmington officials erected a police-controlled fence around a homeless encampment ahead of a sunset eviction deadline, with residents reporting feeling disrespected. The city cited the park's status as a work site for the fence, while some residents compared the situation to being in prison.

Wilmington, Delaware, requires homeless residents of Christina Park to vacate by Monday sunset, with a fence to block entry afterward. Officials report placing 52 of 85 residents in temporary housing or programs, but 19 refuse to leave. Confusion persists among residents about the eviction process, and non-compliant individuals may face arrest.

A silver car crashed early Sunday morning, flipping onto the front steps of a home in Wilmington, leaving it nearly upright. Video footage captured the unusual scene.

A car crash early Sunday morning in Wilmington resulted in a silver vehicle flipping vertically onto the front steps of a home. Video footage from the scene shows the bizarre incident.

A driver crashed into a Wilmington home early Sunday, flipping the vehicle and leaving it standing upright.

A car crashed into a home in Wilmington early Sunday morning, coming to rest nearly upright against the front porch after striking a utility pole, a parked car, and multiple fences. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

A Wilmington felon was sentenced to over 7 years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. The case highlights legal consequences for gun-related offenses involving individuals with criminal records.

A 26-year-old man was shot and killed while trying to break up a fight between two women at a pizza shop in Wilmington. Another person is in stable condition. The incident occurred when the man attempted to intervene in the altercation.

New Castle County police officers discovered a detailed terror plot during a routine property check in Wilmington on November 24, 2025, when they found a University of Delaware student in possession of a converted machine gun, ammunition, body armor, and plans to attack the campus police department. The suspect had documentation including entry points, escape routes, and the name of a specific officer target. The incident highlights the critical role of local police in detecting security threats.

A tunnel fire at the 110 freeway shut down traffic in both directions Tuesday morning due to a fire near an encampment in Wilmington. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning and affected traffic in both directions. The fire caused significant disruptions to commuters

FBI Director Christopher Wray visited the Wilmington, Delaware Resident Agency of the FBI Baltimore Field Office to meet with staff and discuss the Bureau's initiatives in Delaware. During the visit, Wray emphasized the importance of FBI partnerships in protecting local communities.

This appears to be a profile or feature article about Marlon Weems published by WilmingtonBiz. The article is titled 'Info Junkie' suggesting it may be part of a regular column or series highlighting local business personalities or entrepreneurs in the Wilmington area.