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Wilmington, DE

Midway between New York City and Washington D.C., Wilmington is home to nearly 73,000 people. First settled by Swedish immigrants in the early 1600s, today Wilmington has an ethnically diverse population, including a large African American community.

NEIGHBORHOODS AND DISTRICTS

Wilmington has a number of historic neighborhoods, including the Little Italy Historic District, settled by Italian immigrants around the turn of the century, and the Triangle Neighborhood, with historic homes dating from the 1920s. The cost of living ranks above the national average, while nearly a quarter of the city's residents live at or below the poverty line

ECONOMY AND INDUSTRIES

A business-friendly city, Wilmington serves as the center of the nation's credit card industry, primarily due to Delaware's permissive laws regarding interest rates that can be legally charged by banks. Other industries central to the city's economy include retail banking, insurance, and legal services. Also, many publicly traded companies have corporate headquarters or branches located in Wilmington.

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Brandywine River Museum: Opened in 1971, the museum focuses on American art and illustration, particularly from the Brandywine region. The permanent collection holds over 3,000 works, including an extensive collection of work by N.C. Wyeth and his family.
Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame: Located in the Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, home to the city's minor league Wilmington Blue Rocks, this 5,000-square-foot facility houses a wide variety of artifacts, uniforms, and memorabilia.
Grand Opera House: A beloved landmark in Wilmington since 1871, the Grand Opera House reflects turn-of-the-century architectural styles, has seen performances by legends like John Philip Sousa, and presents more than 75 musical and theatrical performances annually.
Nemours Mansion & Gardens: Built in the early 1900s, the mansion has over 100 rooms furnished with antiques, tapestries, and artwork, some of which are more than 400 years old. The mansion and the surrounding French-style gardens are open for tours from May to December.
Wilmington & Western Railroad: Built in 1867 to provide transportation to communities along Delaware's Red Clay Creek, the railroad operates today as a historic tourist attraction. Gardens and an 18^th-century mill are located along the train's route.
Riverfront Wilmington: The revitalized historic riverfront along Wilmington's Christina River features a variety of restaurants, shops, museums, and entertainment options. The adjacent Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park frequently holds events such as the Riverfront Blues Festival.

EVENTS

Brandywine Arts Festival: Held every September, the Brandywine Arts Festival features the work of over 200 artisans from across the country. Nearly 50 years old, the festival showcases a wide variety of paintings, woodworking, jewelry, pottery, and other arts and crafts.
Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show: Held in late spring, the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show draws antiques from around the United States, including furniture, folk art, glass, quilts and rugs, and other collectibles.
Delaware Distance Classic: The Classic is an annual 15K road race hosted by the Pike Creek Valley Running Club every October. Proceeds from the event, which draws over 200 participants, go to the Special Olympics.
Delaware Shakespeare Festival: Wilmington is home to the Delaware Shakespeare Festival every summer, with outdoor performances at the city's Rockwood Mansion Park. The festival has been a local favorite for more than five years.
St. Anthony's Italian Festival: A highly popular regional event, St. Anthony's Italian Festival features a family-friendly blend of entertainment, music, and food. Lasting for eight days, the festival began in 1959 and is hosted by the local Saint Anthony of Padua Church.

SPORTS TEAMS

The Wilmington Blue Rocks, a minor league baseball team in the northern division of the Carolina League, has called Wilmington home for more than 25 years. The team is affiliated with the Kansas City Royals and plays at the Daniel S. Frawley Stadium. The Blue Rocks currently hold four league titles.

EDUCATION

Delaware College of Art & Design offers an Associate of Fine Arts Degree and enrolls 230 students.
Goldey-Beacom College which offers Bachelors and Masters Degrees in business-related disciplines and enrolls 1,600 students.

The city also has extension campuses for five other undergraduate and graduate degree-granting institutions: Drexel University, Springfield College, the University of Delaware, Widener University, and Delaware State University. Also located within 20 miles of Wilmington are Delaware Technical & Community College, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Wilmington University, based in neighboring New Castle.

LOCAL MEDIA

Wilmington's local daily The News Journal, has been continuously published in the area since the late 1700s. The city has four local television stations and eight local radio stations, and it is a part of the neighboring Philadelphia television and radio market.