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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NeighborGood Partners is hosting the Raise the Roof fundraising event at Rail Haus today — seeking ways to address Delaware's growing housing affordability concerns. The event will bring community members together to explore new solutions. Bay to Bay News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State Police arrested 30-year-old Raheim Clifton for felony theft when he allegedly charged $3,600 to a company credit card at Little Creek Volunteer Fire Company in Leipsec on April 19—he turned himself in on April 27 and was arraigned and released on charges. WBOC
- ➤ Monday afternoon, Dover Police arrested 21-year-old Felton man William Friends and a 17-year-old Dover male near Barrister Place during a firearm investigation—Friends was found with a backpack holding three 9mm handguns, including one reported stolen, while the teen dropped his concealed 9mm SCCY handgun—both face charges for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Illegal Gang Participation, and Resisting Arrest with Friends also charged for Receiving Stolen Property, and their bails were set at $8,200 and $50,000 respectively. WGMD
- ➤ Dover officials reported that Dover Police arrested Isaiah Worthy on April 13 for allegedly writing hateful graffiti including 'KKK' on six areas such as a church sign, and he turned himself in on April 25 while the investigation continues to determine if the acts qualify as a hate crime. WBOC
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fifty years after April 30 marked the fall of Saigon, Vietnam veterans on Delmarva recalled Black April and the challenges they faced during and after the war + shared their memories of service and feeling let down upon returning home. Their stories capture the deep emotions from a time that changed their lives and the nation. Coast TV
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Uber launched a free ride promotion on April 29, offering new teen accounts two complimentary trips for prom events and a $20 Uber Eats discount, with the offer expiring on May 31. The service features live trip tracking, real-time notifications, PIN verification, and RideCheck monitoring for teenagers, ensuring a safe journey to and from prom events. Delaware Online
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Disturbed Hanover of The Wiz Kids Stable won the $18,000 Mares Open at Harrington Raceway on Tuesday with a time of 1:54.1 (odds $3.60 and trainer Bart Dalious). Bay to Bay News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leap Frog Bicycle Tour
7 AM - 2 PM — Lake Forest Central Elementary — Early Bird $35 — Experience a scenic ride through Delaware’s beautiful ponds with well-marked routes and SAG support.
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