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Dover
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dover City Council backed plans to expand the Greater Dover Museum in the downtown area after noting the limited exhibit space at its South State Street location. The project will share city resources + invite volunteer board members to help boost local tourism and preserve our history. Delaware Public Media
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State of Delaware will host its second statewide career fair on Friday, April 24 at the Del-One Conference Center on the Terry Campus in Dover. The public session will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (registration is online) while high school students attend an earlier session. Delaware LIVE
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local law enforcement, pharmacies & hospital centers will accept unused prescriptions on Drug Take Back Day April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of a national campaign to reduce accidental poisonings. WBOC
- ➤ Ashley Foster of Beebe Healthcare honored over 550 volunteers who provided nearly 45,000 hours of service during National Volunteer Month; their work equals 22 full time employees (ages 14 to 91) supporting multiple campuses. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Data from the Delaware Division of Public Health show cancer death rates dropped 1.5% per year from 2008 to 2022; Gov. Matt Meyer said strong prevention and early detection efforts are saving lives but cautioned that more must be done to address remaining disparities. WDEL
- ➤ Delaware officials confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a wild white-tailed deer (a second deer also tested presumptive positive) in Sussex County today; DNREC has established a 5-mile management zone to begin sampling and will hold a meeting to update hunters and residents. WGMD
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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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