Good morning, Dover.

Several automakers, including Hyundai, Volkswagen, Honda, and Chrysler are recalling vehicles for safety issues ranging from malfunctioning power seats to wiring and component defects.

Affected owners will be mailed notification letters in early May and can get free repairs at local dealerships in Dover, Newark, Wilmington.

Delaware 250 will launch its statewide celebration with the Celebrate Delaware kickoff event on April 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hotel Du Pont, where residents can enjoy live music, interactive displays and curated food and drink options for $125 per person.

Local farms now offer CSA memberships that let residents buy fresh produce, meats and more directly from farmers—enrollment opens as the 2026 growing season nears.

Programs vary by location and share size to meet community needs.

The DuPont Nature Center at the Mispillion Harbor Reserve near Milford will reopen on Wednesday, April 1 for the 2026 season — featuring a new environmental art exhibit and programs on the Delaware Bay ecosystem.

It will open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select days.

Delaware lawmakers introduced a sweeping overhaul to banking laws today at the FinTech Building (University of Delaware), aiming to update the banking code, streamline money transmission rules, and create a stablecoin framework to keep the state competitive in digital finance.

Lawmakers may pass a law this session to fund a $600,000-plus bronze statue for patriot John Dickinson, with a planned dedication on July 4 at a renamed park near Mirror Lake in Dover, honoring the colonial figure who freed his slaves.

Effective today, TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital requires visitors entering through the Frank B.

Hanna Main Entrance or the Guerrieri Heart and Vascular Institute entrance to check in at the welcome desk, wear a visitor badge, and sign an acknowledgment agreeing to a no-weapons policy—ensuring a safer environment for all.

High school seniors played their final all-star games last Saturday at Smyrna High School in the Blue+Gold All-Star Basketball Games.

The girls won 81-78 with Amiyah Ellerbe earning player of the game, while the boys game saw Joshua Obiora lead Blue to a 137-121 win.

Colorectal Cancer Awareness 5K

9 AM – 3 PM — The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille — Discounted registration — Participate in the first annual run to raise awareness for colorectal cancer.

Dover Duathlon

8 AM – 12 PM — Schutte Park — Cost details not specified — Compete in a thrilling duathlon in the heart of Dover.

Dover Delaware Women's Connection Breakfast

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $25 inclusive — Connect with local women for a breakfast buffet featuring guest speakers and a fundraiser.

FrogTown Walks for Autism

1-7 p.m. — Dover Motor Speedway — $15 — Celebrate 20 years of unity and support for Delaware's autism community with this annual family reunion walk.