Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Delaware Tourism Office will host four state watch parties for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on June 12 in Newark, June 20 in Milton, June 26 in Harrington and July 19 in Newark.
It partners with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 to support local business and unite communities.
🎭 Culture
The Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover is unveiling The Art of Elizabeth Catlett exhibition starting Feb.
12 until June 21 as part of the Black History Month Celebration; a DSU happy hour on Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. will feature music by the Spike Bryant Band.
🏥 Health
Bayhealth welcomed Tiffany Shivock, a board certified nurse practitioner, to its neurology team at Blue Hen (665 Bay Rd) at the end of January.
She brings experience in diagnosing spine and brain disorders and is now accepting patients.
The Bayhealth Foundation welcomed two new board members at its January meeting: CEO Evans Armantrading from CNU Fit and agriculture expert Jeff Chorman from Chorman’s Aerial Spraying.
The board also recognized the end of Drew Laroche’s tenure, a longtime contributor in healthcare IT + consulting.
📰 Lifestyle
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and the guide highlights romantic options like cozy dinners and heart-shaped pizza at local restaurants, plus weather forecasts for planning a special celebration.
Couples can also explore unique date ideas, from intimate outings to fun movie nights — all featured for Delawareans.
Dover pizzerias are offering heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day; Pizza Delight serves pies all week and Curry Pizza House features a dinner deal for two from today through Feb.
15 – customers are advised to order ahead.
🏈 Sports
Gov. Meyer announced Delaware will host a club team from the FIFA World Cup 2026 and launch state tourism events — including a May 19 pep rally at DE Turf Sports Complex and local watch parties starting March 5.
The efforts aim to boost excitement and draw visitors statewide.
Delaware men’s basketball team rallied to beat FIU 68 to 66 on Thursday night with a buzzer beater by Macon Emory (ruled in with 0.4 seconds remaining), helping the Blue Hens secure a tiebreaker in the Conference USA Tournament.
They earned back to back wins despite a 17 point deficit.
Delaware native Elena Delle Donne, a standout WNBA star and Olympic gold medalist, is a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame.
Inductees will be announced April 4 and, if confirmed, she will become the first local athlete honored.
🎉 Dover Events
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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.
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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