Extreme Heat Disrupts 250th Celebrations: A record-breaking heatwave forced major Independence Day changes, including the cancellation of Washington, D.C.’s National Independence Day Parade and the temporary closure of Philadelphia’s Great American State Fair, while hundreds of thousands of households across the U.S. lost power. Delaware Health & Safety: Delaware State Housing Authority and the American Heart Association are setting up free blood pressure monitoring stations at public housing communities in Kent and Sussex. Weather Watch for Delmarva: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Delaware’s coast and Sussex County, with damaging wind gusts and hail possible as storms roll in after extreme heat. Local Community & Culture: Wilmington’s new 108-foot mural features birds on a wire and subtle tributes to Bob Marley as part of America 250. Workforce Training: Delaware is partnering with Google to offer free digital skills training, including Google Career Certificates and AI courses, through Tech Hubs and libraries. Public Works & Outdoors: A new, more accessible trail section opened at McCabe Nature Preserve near Milton, improving access to the Broadkill River. Crime & Public Safety: A Dover man was arrested after a domestic-related stabbing in Dewey Beach left a man with multiple stab wounds; the victim was stable. Business & Consumer: Xfinity reported broadband outages affecting Delaware customers on July 4, with restoration times varying by area. Environment: DNREC denied retroactive approval for a 110-foot concrete dune crossing at Prime Hook Beach and ordered removal.