Good morning Wilmington!

It’s MLK Day in Wilmington. With schools, banks, and government offices closed—or running on modified schedules—today offers a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the values that shape our community. The Martin Luther King Jr. Parade returns this morning, bringing music, movement, and meaning back to the streets of downtown.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Documentary Explores Wilmington’s PFAS Crisis

• UNCW Sustainability Team Works to Protect Birds from Glass Collisions

Mark Ruffalo-Produced Documentary Explores Wilmington’s PFAS Crisis

Port City Daily Wilmington native Elijah Yetter-Bowman, with actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo producing, releases a documentary exploring the Cape Fear region’s GenX contamination and decades-long fight for accountability. The film highlights the impact of PFAS “forever chemicals” from Chemours, legal battles by local counties, and the installation of a $43-million water filtration system. Featuring whistleblowers, scientists, and community voices, the documentary traces the crisis from local exposure to global implications, documenting one of the most significant environmental battles in recent U.S. history.

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

• Temporary NC Aquarium Location Planned at Independence Mall

• North Carolina Mountaintop Bought to Preserve Rock Climbing and Hiking

UNCW Sustainability Team Works to Protect Birds from Glass Collisions

The Seahawk UNCW officials are working to address bird collisions at the library’s new Discovery Hall after students raised concerns about birds striking large glass windows that reflect the sky. Sustainability staff and library leadership are collaborating with designers and project managers to find solutions that preserve the space’s openness while making it safer for birds. So far, a small number of incidents have been reported, but the university is taking proactive steps to track and reduce future collisions.

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News Roundup

Local News

Republican Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska warn that President Trump’s new tariffs on Denmark and European allies tied to Greenland would harm the U.S. and fracture NATO. They argue the move would damage American businesses, strain alliances, and benefit adversaries like Russia and China, urging Congress to rein in tariffs they say undermine U.S. leadership and shared security goals. The Hill

What You Should Know

A Jan. 6-linked right-wing provocateur claims he was stabbed during a pro-ICE rally outside Minneapolis City Hall amid escalating tensions over federal immigration enforcement. Jake Lang said he was attacked by a counterprotester, though police say no report has been filed, as clashes unfolded against the backdrop of protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer. NBC News

What Might Surprise You

Olympic bronze medalist snowboarder Ueli Kestenholz has died after being trapped in an avalanche while snowboarding in Switzerland. The 50-year-old, who won bronze at the 1998 Winter Olympics, was caught in a sudden slide in the Lötschental valley, airlifted to a hospital, and later succumbed to his injuries, according to Swiss authorities. Daily Star

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