Good morning, Dover.

Del-Mar-Va Council honored five longtime volunteers with the 2026 Silver Beaver Award last night in Dover to recognize decades of service that strengthened local Scouting programs and expanded youth opportunities.

Avelo Airlines offers $50 off round-trip fares (promo code “5YEARS”) for tickets booked by today at Wilmington Airport in celebration of its fifth anniversary.

Flights must be completed between May 1 and Nov. 17 with blackout dates in May, July, and Sept.

Gas prices in the Central Atlantic region climbed to an average of $4.13 per gallon on Apr.

27, up from $4.03 last week as traders factor in higher risk plus spring demand; analysts expect another rise of 20 to 30 cents per gallon in coming weeks.

A subcommittee of Delaware’s Economic and Financial Advisory Council raised its hospital cost growth benchmark to 4.9% (up from 4.2%) for 2027, using new measures like income, population, and healthcare consumption changes.

Officials plan to review spending later this summer after updated cost data is released.

Experts say the national average for regular gas stood at $4.30 per gallon on April 30, and rising prices triggered by the Iran conflict plus supply disruptions will keep pump prices high until the end of the year.

Dover drivers should plan for more expensive fills for several months.

DNREC revised fishing rules as the season opens today, lowering the black sea bass minimum size to 12.5 inches and removing an early October closure.

Federal regulators aligned the changes so new rules apply the same in state & federal waters.

ChristianaCare has proposed a new 38,000 sqft health campus in Camden (south of Lochmeath Way along Route 13) to expand care access for residents.

If approved, the facility will open in late 2028 or early 2029 and create about 83 jobs.

A Dover resident shared his personal account of losing his cousin to overdose — urging the state to act as the crisis deepens and contributes to growing homelessness among local families.

He stressed the need for improved support and prevention measures in our community.

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.

Delaware Prostate Cancer Summit 2026

9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Blue Hen Corporate Center — Refunds available up to 7 days prior — Learn from cancer experts about treatment and diagnosis while hearing personal experiences.