Good morning, Dover.

Stan Sipple from Felton says local churches might help homeless people by letting them use the church address for mail and job applications—this idea could help those who lack a phone or home address.

He also suggests that churches set up a daytime contact service to help employers get in touch—offering a practical support for community residents.

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will host several ribbon-cutting ceremonies this spring in Dover to mark milestone anniversaries and new business locations.

The events will take place on various dates over the season—details are forthcoming.

Delaware Secretary of Education Cynthia Marten has named Denise Carter as Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Adam Schott as Associate Secretary for Student Support as the department prepares to change the education funding formula—Carter began her role this week and Schott started last month, both bringing strong state and federal experience to the job.

The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce will host its LCD Invitational Reception on Wednesday, May 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Burwood Estates, 3367 Upper King Road in Dover to let LCD alumni share their leadership experiences with prospective members of the 10-month Leadership Central Delaware program.

The Delaware Department of Education named Denise Carter (starting this week) as Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives and Adam Schott (starting last month) as Associate Secretary for Student Support to guide a new student-centered funding formula, with Secretary Cindy Marten saying the appointments will help schools put the final program into action after approval by the Legislature and Governor Meyer.

Police departments in Delmarva will help the DEA fight the opioid crisis by hosting National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26.

Multiple agencies—including Milton, Rehoboth Beach, and Maryland State Police in Salisbury and Berlin—will provide drop-off sites to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

Gov. Matt Meyer named environmental lawyer Jameson Tweedie as his nominee for state Public Advocate—he worked on climate and energy issues at the Department of Justice and DNREC’s Climate, Coastal and Energy division.

The nominee will challenge unfair utility rate hikes and help secure low, fair utility rates for residential and small commercial consumers as his nomination awaits Senate approval.

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.