Good morning, Dover.

Delaware State Police looked into a fatal shooting near Nutter Park and Collins Ave in Seaford on March 12 that left 23 year old Schweitzer Dessin dead and three others with injuries that were not life threatening during a large fight; a second suspect, Jamal Riddick, was arrested on April 15 and is held on a cash bond of 1,340,000 dollars.

Ten Delaware schools in the Caesar Rodney and Lake Forest districts earned the 2025 Purple Star designation for their strong support of military-connected children and will be recognized today when Governor Matt Meyer signs a proclamation declaring April as the Month of the Military Child—these schools met criteria by assigning military liaisons, offering specialized training, and creating transition programs.

Delaware’s 2023 air quality report shows 353 days of good or moderate air — even though wildfire smoke in spring and early summer caused short-term rises in ozone and PM2.5.

DNREC officials said the report confirmed steady progress from decades of local and regional efforts to reduce emissions.

Nearly 50 healthcare organizations urged Delaware lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 6 (Delaware Pre-Authorization Reform Act) to reduce delays in patient care by requiring insurers to respond faster to pre-authorization requests and to extend approved service periods from 60 to at least 90 days. Lawmakers held a hearing on April 16 (1 p.m. in the Senate Banking, Business, Insurance and Technology Committee) to review the bill’s key provisions.

Delaware upgraded its 911 system so that callers can stream live video, share photos, and send translated text during emergencies; a demonstration (today) at the Dover Police Department will show state officials the new features, and the system will be fully implemented by 2026.

Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order #8 yesterday—creating the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness—to bring together experts who will advise on streamlining programs, funding, and resources statewide.

The collaborative will guide state agencies in coordinating efforts to reduce homelessness across the state.

Senate Bill 70 passed in Delaware gives licensed genetic counselors the power to order genetic tests directly — a change that will speed up diagnoses and reduce extra appointments.

This law will help counselors provide quicker, patient-focused care while they refer to physicians when medical oversight is needed.

92nd Annual Dover Days Festival

May 2-3 — The Green — Free entry — Celebrate Delaware's heritage with a grand parade, artisan vendors, and family-friendly activities.

The Brothers Grim Spectaculathon

8-10 p.m. — Kent County Theatre Guild — Ticket info TBA — A fast-paced comedy that hilariously combines the classic and obscure tales of the Brothers Grimm with audience participation.

Skating For Change - Dover

6-9 p.m. — Dover Skating Center — $10 entry for adults, free for kids under 14 — Enjoy a night of skating and community fellowship for healing and recovery.

Mother's Day Celebration

3-6 p.m. — 1156 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE — Tickets from $20 — An afternoon filled with fun, laughter, and great food to celebrate all mothers.

Delaware Multilingual Showcase 2025

10 AM – 2 PM — Delaware State University — Free entry — Celebrate the richness of language diversity with workshops, performances, and cultural storytelling.