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Dover
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local small businesses are recovering from the recent winter storm by clearing snow from parking lots and adapting work schedules to support ongoing operations; restaurants such as Olé Tapas Lounge and bakeries like Bing's Bake and Brew plan events later this week to welcome customers back. WDEL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The News Journal has launched a photo archive featuring images that capture life in Delaware in the 1970s (including everyday scenes and community events). The display invites readers to revisit local history with nostalgic snapshots. Delaware Online
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Delmarva Power says Delaware’s energy supply remained uninterrupted during the Jan. 25 storm due to strategic investments in liquified natural gas facilities and substations. The utility plans further grid enhancements to manage rising energy demands amid extreme national weather. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware DMV warns residents of a statewide text scam that claims a traffic violation fee is due and instructs recipients to click a link to pay. The agency said it will not contact motorists by text or email and urged anyone receiving such messages to report them to federal authorities. WGMD
- ➤ Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Delaware will receive an additional $25 million from a 2021 PFAS settlement (netting $23.75 million after fees) from DuPont, Chemours and Corteva. The funds will go into a trust and support environmental assessments, restoration, and research overseen by DNREC and DHSS. Delaware Public Media
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and local Joe Flacco were added to the Pro Bowl roster on Jan. 30; Hurts earns his third selection while Flacco takes part for the first time after 18 NFL seasons — the game is set for Feb. 3 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Delaware Online
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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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PDOUS Live in Dover
10 p.m. — Le Boulevard Bar & Grill — $30 General Admission — Experience a high-energy Carnival Mashup night with PDOUS in town for the first time.
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