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Dover
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Springboard Delaware is proposing a transitional housing project in Dover for (40-45) homeless families using wraparound services and a resident steward program to lower security costs. The company will meet Dover’s Planning and Zoning Department on April 2nd to discuss permit filing and next steps. Delaware Public Media
- ➤ Modern Maturity’s Meals on Wheels is praised in Dover for delivering meals across Kent County, with a dedicated team working to support local seniors. The program has earned community-wide recognition for its positive impact. Bay to Bay News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dover celebrates its space heritage as local companies produced astronaut suits for Apollo missions in the '60s + packaged Tang for space visitors, a reminder of the city’s role in the pioneering space race. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ CoastTV (including sister stations WBOC and Delmarva Sports Network) received 20 nominations from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association for categories from reporting to production, and winners will be announced at the AP Awards Banquet in May in Ocean City. Coast TV
- ➤ The Delaware Tourism Office unveiled the new Visit Delaware Travel Guide on March 24 at the Biggs Museum of American Art, with Lt. Gov. Kyle Evans Gay present. The guide offers updated travel tips and local highlights. Bay to Bay News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lake Forest School District will begin facility repairs in Felton with upgrades such as a new addition and fire alarm replacements starting during the remaining school months and continuing into summer. District officials say the work aims to enhance safety and function. Bay to Bay News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Delaware environmental and health leaders unveiled a new statewide PFAS strategy that outlines a science-based effort to reduce chemical exposure in water and food supplies, including community outreach grants + a free private well testing program scheduled for later this year. Coast TV
- ➤ Volunteers are needed to help researchers gather data from 12 horseshoe crab surveys that will take place from April to June at Big Stone Beach and the Delaware Wild Lands Milford Neck Preserve. The survey will support efforts to monitor population trends and conserve this ancient species. WGMD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a policy forum on March 30 (hosted by A Better Delaware), energy analyst David Stevenson outlined a plan to lower rising electric bills by boosting local power supply while state officials consider faster rate relief for low-income residents. Delaware LIVE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Brandywine Valley SPCA will offer walk-in Express Pet Health clinics with low-cost vaccines and routine care starting on Saturday, April 4 at Georgetown Animal Health Center (9 a.m. to noon); additional sessions will occur on select Fridays and Saturdays in Dover, New Castle, and Malvern. Coast TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A 74-year-old woman from Lewes won a $100K Powerball prize after matching four numbers plus the Powerball using the Power Play option, purchasing her ticket at Giant at Lighthouse Plaza in Rehoboth Beach, and she claimed her winnings on Mar. 17. Coast TV
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Dover Duathlon
8 AM – 12 PM — Schutte Park — Cost details not specified — Compete in a thrilling duathlon in the heart of Dover.
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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.
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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.
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Paranormal Cirque Specter
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. — Dover Mall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling, paranormal journey under a big top with acrobats and illusionists.
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Pretty in Pink Spring Shopping & Networking Event
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — The Ivory Studio and Events — Ticket required — Celebrate women-owned businesses with shopping, networking, and delightful light bites.
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93rd Annual Dover Days Festival
5 PM-3 PM — The Green — Free entry — Celebrate Delaware’s heritage with a grand parade, local vendors, and live music at the annual Dover Days Festival.
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