Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
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🏛️ Government
Delaware's Division of Small Business and the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy launched the Fourth Round of the First State Food System Program on May 5 to improve food access by offering grants (up to $12,500) to farmers, small grocery stores, and food-related organizations. Eligible projects focusing on food aggregation, cold storage, or transportation will need to apply by 4 p.m. on May 30 and will be completed by December 31.
Governor Matt Meyer nominated Sonia Augusthy to be a Superior Court judge pending Senate confirmation — she is an assistant public defender with 15 years of courtroom experience and will be the first person of South Asian descent on the bench if confirmed.
The Delaware Senate introduced Joint Resolution 6 to ask the Division of Medicaid—Medical Assistance to explore using CHIP funds to expand prenatal and postpartum care for immigrants, and a detailed report is due by Jan.
1, 2026.
🎉 Dover Events
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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.
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.
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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