Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of April.
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🚨 Crime
Delaware State Police are investigating a male body found during firefighting operations near Big Stone Beach Road and Gobbler Lane — north of Milford — after firefighters responded to a brush fire on Wednesday afternoon.
Dover Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night on South New Street—officers received reports of shots fired just after 9 p.m., found multiple shell casings, and treated a 27-year-old Dover man at Bayhealth Kent campus who suffered a gunshot wound to his lower body after a silver vehicle drove by.
Delaware State Police identified a 33-year-old Dover woman and a 35-year-old Dover man—Brittani Hollis and Kamal Paddy—after gunshot wounds killed them in a vehicle found on the shoulder at Sharon Hill Road and Cahoon Branch Road at 7:28 a.m. on April 20th, and a preliminary investigation reported they had a domestic relationship.
🎭 Culture
Delaware State University's own SZA has received several American Music Awards nominations including Artist of the Year while Kendrick Lamar leads with 10 nods—both stars are co-headlining their Grand National Tour now underway with stops at major venues.
Fans will vote for winners at the May 26 ceremony.
🎉 Dover Events
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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.
🏠 Dover Real Estate
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