Good morning, Dover.

A 58-year-old Dover man riding a Kawasaki motorcycle lost control near White Oak Road and Garrison Oak Drive on Sunday at 4:14 a.m.—Dover Police found him ejected and declared him dead at the scene as the investigation continues.

On May 16, doors will open at 8:30 p.m. at the Bottle and Cork, 1807 Coastal Highway, for an all-female tribute to Lilith Fair called Lilith Fest.

The event will last for more than two hours at Dewey Beach — a planned celebration of this iconic music festival.

Delaware State University is hosting its annual Faculty Research Day today at Longwood Auditorium (Bank of America Building) from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. as professors, researchers and students gather for talks, poster sessions and networking while a light lunch will be served and faculty proposals recognized.

Senate Bill 52, proposed by Senator Buckson, would let retired teachers fill substitute roles by easing rules—reducing the wait period from six to three months and lowering the age limit from 65 to 59½.

It passed the Senate and now awaits committee review in the House.

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is asking Dover residents to send in their ocean connection stories ahead of Ocean Month — known as June.

The agency said the deadline for submissions is approaching soon.

Delaware was ranked No. 1 in hospital quality by U.S. News & World Report Best States rankings, showing that local hospitals offer top care—residents in Dover benefit from these high standards.

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.

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.

Dover Women’s Connection Breakfast

9:30-11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $22.00 cash or check — Connect with women over breakfast, great food, and inspiring talks.