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A shooting under investigation on Nathaniel Mitchell Road in Rodney Village saw a 19-year-old victim taken to hospital with minor injuries and a stolen vehicle pursuit led to the arrest of four juveniles: a 17-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl and a 12-year-old girl charged with receiving stolen property and resisting arrest while a 10-year-old boy was taken into custody and a fifth suspect remains at large.

A new map tracking hurricane landfalls since 1851 by University of Oklahoma student Michael Ferragamo shows that Delaware has never had a direct hurricane hit while most storms make landfall along the Gulf Coast and southeast.

The map reveals that Delaware and the Delmarva Peninsula face east (which directs most storms to hit the Outer Banks) and notes that even without a direct hit, tropical systems like Tropical Storm Isaias can cause damage.

About 200 protesters gathered outside Legislative Hall Saturday afternoon—part of the 50501 National Day of Action co-organized in Kent County by online group Indivisible.

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition will host its free 27th annual Breast Cancer Update event on May 14 from 8:00 a.m. to noon via Zoom; keynote speaker Dr. Scott Siegel will explain why Triple Negative Breast Cancer is more aggressive among black women while sessions will cover genetic testing, screening, and nutrition to stress early detection.

A study by Smart Start found that Newark, Wilmington, and Dover ranked among the top 10 most sober-friendly cities in the US.

Newark was the top sober-friendly city in Delaware and placed No. 2 nationally—while Wilmington and Dover ranked second and third respectively.

New data from Realtor.com shows homes in Kent County sold for a median of $324,000 in January—down 6.2% from December.

Recorded sales dropped by 30.5% from last January.

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.