Good morning, Dover.

The YMCA opened its new Discovery Center for kids on April 9 after a year-long project in Dover.

The Dover YMCA opened a new Discovery Center to offer more learning and play options for children.

The facility held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning with local leaders and partners and will boost youth programs going forward.

Rep. Harris and Sen. Townsend introduced HB 400 today to raise corporate filing fees (estimated to generate $152 million annually) to help address the state budget deficit.

The bill, which will update long-outdated fees, is now under committee review and may change how businesses incorporate.

DNREC promoted Sean Cain and Jackie Kook as superintendents at Cape Henlopen and Alapocas Run/Wilmington state parks.

Cain, who worked at Cape Henlopen before, and Kook, with 16 years in teaching, now will oversee park staff, maintenance, and visitor services (strengthening operations).

On Thursday, anglers at Captain Bones in Odessa and Smith Bait in Leipsic caught striped bass along Woodland, Collins, and Greens Beaches with bloodworms and bunker; sizes ranged around the 28-31-inch slot and white perch were caught in tidal creeks and at Indian River Inlet.

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.

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.

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.

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.