PCP Thurs Feb 20: Hockey Game Tonight

IN THIS ISSUE: New Hanover Schools Address Title IX Complaints & Future Policy Changes | Wilmington’s First Catholic High School in Over 100 Years Set to Open

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 20, 2025

THURSDAYS TOGETHER WITH YOU

Good morning Wilmington!

Last week, tensions ran high as Team USA took on Canada in hockey on Canadian turf. The crowd set the tone early, booing the U.S. national anthem, and tempers flared on the ice with several fights breaking out. In the end, the U.S. came out on top with a 3-1 victory.

Tonight, the rivalry continues with another heated matchup, this time in Boston. Expect an intense, politically charged showdown when the puck drops at 8 PM EST.

In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • New Hanover Schools Address Title IX Complaints & Future Policy Changes

  • Wilmington’s First Catholic High School in Over 100 Years Set to Open

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New Hanover Schools Address Title IX Complaints & Future Policy Changes

[WWAY] New Hanover County Schools’ Title IX committee met to discuss the impact of President Trump’s recent executive orders on school policies. A student survey revealed that girls and LGBTQ+ students face higher rates of harassment. Since August, over 400 complaints have been filed, though only 78 fell under Title IX. Officials stress the importance of transparency and frequent meetings to address misconduct. While current policies follow 2020 standards, changes may be coming. The district urges students, parents, and staff to report misconduct. The next committee meeting is set for March 10.

Wilmington’s First Catholic High School in Over 100 Years Set to Open

[WWAY] Wilmington is set to welcome its first Catholic high school in over a century. Father Thomas F. Price Catholic High School will open this fall, starting with 9th and 10th grades at St. Mary’s campus before expanding over time. The school, a collaboration between St. Mary’s and St. Mark’s Catholic Schools, is named after Wilmington native Father Thomas Price, the first Catholic priest ordained from the city. Long-term plans include developing a 40-acre independent campus. Applications are now open, with the fee waived for the next month.

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Don’t Miss

Puppy Madness Bracket

Today: 1-9PM @ Hi Wire Brewing - SPD
March Madness? More like Puppy Madness! For the first time ever, we’re filling out a different kind of bracket—one packed with your adorable, tail-wagging MVPs! Think your pup has what it takes to go all the way?

Margarita Madness

FRI FEB 21: 11AM-9PM @ EOD Distillery ILM
It’s Margarita Madness | Final Four Round 🌟 Join us for National Margarita Day as we launch 4 Margaritas that will compete for the final 2 spots in the tournament. Who’s got what it takes to be the BEST? Come sip, vote, and find out!

Dead of Winter Concert

SAT FEB 22: 5-10:30 PM @ Bowstrings - SPD
Plastic Ocean Project presents the "Dead of Winter" concert --a lively fundraising event where we bring out all of those who love the music of The Grateful Dead and the environment! This year, our headliners will be Bring Out Yer Dead -- a TGD tribute band based out of Raleigh, NC. $10

Wilmington Record SHow

SAT FEB 22: 11AM - 4PM @ Waterline Brewing - DT
Join us for our 7th biannual Record Show on February 22, 2025 at Waterline Brewing. There will be 20+ regional record vendors on-site for your record buying pleasure. We will also have two great foodtrucks to provide you with the needed calories for all the digging you will be doing.

Weather Forecast

Thu 20: Cloudy/Wind | 38° / 25° | 16% | NNW 20 mph
Fri 21: Sunny | 44° / 30° | 0% | NNW 14 mph
Sat 22: Mostly Sunny | 47° / 37° | 3% | E 6 mph

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Tide Forecast

Thursday, February 20

  • 12:18 AM: 3.37 ft (High Tide)

  • 6:38 AM: 0.75 ft (Low Tide)

  • 12:21 PM: 2.64 ft (High Tide)

  • 6:39 PM: 0.43 ft (Low Tide)

Friday, February 21

  • 1:07 AM: 3.33 ft (High Tide)

  • 7:47 AM: 0.76 ft (Low Tide)

  • 1:10 PM: 2.53 ft (High Tide)

  • 7:45 PM: 0.39 ft (Low Tide)

Saturday, February 22

  • 2:07 AM: 3.35 ft (High Tide)

  • 8:48 AM: 0.66 ft (Low Tide)

  • 2:15 PM: 2.49 ft (High Tide)

  • 8:44 PM: 0.25 ft (Low Tide)

Provided by Marineweather.net

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You can watch tonight’s game on Fubo or ESPN. The game starts at 8PM EST.
-Jason