Good morning, Dover.

On Saturday, April 26, staff and youngsters from Dr. Theresa Stafford’s New Beginnings Learning Academy cleaned up Greenwood Avenue—then they got glammed up a few hours later to raise money for the academy’s programs.

The TSA will enforce the Real ID program beginning May 7 so new driver's licenses will feature a star on the upper right corner.

Delaware DOT officials said 85 percent of state IDs already comply and urged those with outdated IDs to bring current ID, proof of Social Security, and two Delaware address proofs—if a name change has occurred, include supporting documents—when visiting DMV offices.

State agencies including the Lieutenant Governor’s Office, DHSS, DSHS, and DOJ announced that drug overdose deaths dropped nearly 36% in 2024, with 338 fatalities compared to 527 in 2023.

Officials credit targeted naloxone distribution, expanded addiction treatment, and public health campaigns to this progress—while planning to award $13 million in grants in June to further support addiction response efforts.

Kim Robbins, head of the Delaware Pharmacists Society, said that a new board to set drug price limits may hurt research and delay access to lifesaving medicine for patients—especially those with rare diseases.

She urged lawmakers to address high costs by fixing supply chain and insurer issues instead of using price controls.

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.