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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A surge in gun violence has shaken Dover with 13 shooting incidents reported in the past three weeks — including one fatal shooting outside McGlynns Pub — and police said rising juvenile gang involvement is driving the trend while urging locals to share tips to help stop further crimes. WBOC
- ➤ Dover Police investigated a shooting that injured a 23-year-old resident early Wednesday morning on Stevenson Drive at 3:20 a.m.—the suspect shot him before fleeing and emergency medical personnel transported him to Bayhealth Kent Campus, where his condition remains unknown. First State Update
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Delaware State University will hold its 133rd commencement today, awarding over 1000 degrees as the undergraduate ceremony starts at 8:00 a.m. at Alumni Stadium with CEO Jotaka Eaddy speaking. Graduate students will be honored at 1:00 p.m. at the William B. DeLauder E and H Theatre — Major General James Benson gives the keynote. WGMD
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Senate passed a resolution — sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson — to designate May as Small Business Month in Delaware, highlighting the role of over 28,600 small businesses, and the measure now awaits review in the State House. WGMD
- ➤ State Senator Eric Buckson introduced SCR 65 on May 6th—calling on Dover, the state and Kent County to work with Wilmington to relocate the Caesar Rodney equestrian statue from storage—to have it displayed by July 4th. The resolution names potential sites like The Green or John Dickinson Plantation and now awaits further action. WGMD
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ U.S. News & World Report named Delaware the top state for hospital quality, ranking it first and placing it among the top five for overall healthcare quality and top 10 for healthcare access. Hospital leaders credit ongoing innovation and investment in high-quality care—while warning that proposed hospital-control legislation may slow progress. Delaware LIVE
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Delaware golfers won both the men's and women's titles at the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship held this week on The Straits courses in Kohler — senior Egor Zubov took the men's title while freshman Hyunji Kim won the playoff on the 18th hole, marking the first time since 2000 that one school claimed both honors. WDEL
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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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Be Great 5K Walk/Run
9-11 a.m. — Greater Dover Boys & Girls Club — Visit website for registration details — Participate in a fun-filled charitable event supporting local youth programs.
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