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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ DSN Outdoors Expo returns to Delaware State Fairgrounds with outdoor lifestyle exhibits, live wrestling + classic car show. The two-day event runs today from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Apr. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., welcoming pets on leashes. Coast TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dover Pools celebrated its Golden Anniversary (50 years) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Delaware Chamber on Tuesday, April 14. The event marked a milestone for local business. Bay to Bay News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Dover saw relief as Delaware's average gas price dropped 10 cents (to $3.95) today, with the national price falling 7 cents from last week. AAA noted crude oil prices eased amid a brief ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran and ongoing regional uncertainty. WGMD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State University students traveled to Belize in March on a study abroad program that had them gather environmental data — including water quality tests and plant studies at Blue Creek Rainforest Reserve and South Water Caye — and they presented their findings at Research Day on Wednesday, Apr. 15. Delaware State University
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Delaware House passed House Bill 325, which lets experienced physician associates with over 6,000 clinical hours work without a mandatory collaborative agreement to improve care in underserved areas (supporting Delaware’s Rural Health Transformation Program). The bill now heads to the Senate. WDEL
- ➤ More than 250 new physicians matched during the 2026 Match Day season will start residency or fellowship in Delaware hospitals this July—strengthening local healthcare services. WGMD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The DSN Outdoors Expo returns to the Delaware State Fairgrounds today from 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Apr. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering free entry with outdoor exhibits on boats, RVs, hunting gear and live wrestling — dogs must be leashed. WDEL
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware State Housing Authority is rebranding its mortgage program to the Delaware Mortgage Program, which expands loan options for low- and moderate-income families statewide — offering choices for both first-time buyers and repeat homeowners with flexible rates and counseling support. Coast TV
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A video from Postlethwait Middle School in Camden showed coach Avon Jones mistreating a wrestler, prompting his five-year suspension on April 16. Jones will appeal the decision at a Dover board meeting in May + officials said the video appears to breach DIAA sportsmanship rules. Delaware Online
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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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Mother's Day Brunch & Bingo
11 AM – 3 PM — The Great Hall — $30-$60 — Enjoy a festive brunch complete with Bingo games, prizes, and more to celebrate Mother's Day.
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