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Dover
Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of January.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware State Fair announced three shows in the 2026 Delaware Lottery Summer Concert Series in Harrington: Demolition Derby on July 24, Hudson Westbrook with Braxton Keith on July 27, and Men at Work, Shoney Knife and Toad the Wet Sprocket on Aug. 1, with tickets on sale Jan. 27. WBOC
- ➤ At a recent New Year's Gala at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, La Plaza Delaware and the Delaware Alliance of Latino Entrepreneurs (DALE) honored Latino business owners and launched awards for eight business categories. The event featured red carpet presentations, music and dancing to spotlight cultural unity and local growth. Coast TV
- ➤ The Delaware State Fair announced three acts for its Summer Concert Series in Harrington. Demolition Derby is set for Friday, July 24, Hudson Westbrook with Braxton Keith for July 27, and Men at Work, Shoney Knife, and Toad the Wet Sprocket for Saturday, Aug. 1 (tickets on sale Jan. 27). WDEL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Delmarva Power offers eligible customers up to $500 as a bill credit when they complete a free Home Energy Checkup appointment via Energize Delaware; credits available for LIHEAP-eligible households (or those earning up to 350% of the poverty level) appear three to four months later. Delaware Online
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The CenDel Foundation awarded more than $17,000 on Tuesday to NeighborGood Partners and Biggs Museum to support workforce programs in Central Delaware. NeighborGood received $12,500 for its ice cream shop, The Scoop, in Dover while Biggs Museum will launch Visual Arts Workforce Pathways. Bay to Bay News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The NASCAR All-Star Race will take place on Sunday, May 17 at Dover Motor Speedway and mark its debut in the Northeast, offering fans premium experiences like the Velocity Suite, Fan Suite, and infield camping for a full race weekend. Delaware LIVE
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14th Annual Delaware Tech Chocolate Run 5k
10 AM — Delaware Technical Community College - Charles L. Terry Jr. Campus — Check website for registration fees — Run for chocolate and enjoy a sweet community event.
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