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Dover
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Visitors can explore 250 years of American history at Hagley through story panels, summer tours (11 a.m. and 1 p.m.) and evening programs. The museum, set on 235 acres, will showcase its America250 exhibit from Memorial Day weekend until Thanksgiving, with a Civil War talk scheduled on June 25. Delaware Online
- ➤ Mount Pleasant School House at Bellevue State Park has been restored to its original look and will serve as an interpretive center for park history. Director Matt Ritter said upcoming programs will tell stories of the park’s heritage (including its early role under the Free School Act of 1829). Delaware Public Media
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ William Penn High School students celebrated their prom with guests at Chase Center on the Riverfront on May 15, 2026. Delaware Online
- ➤ Sanford School students and their guests celebrated prom at The Waterfall on May 16, gathering for an evening of dancing and socializing. Delaware Online
- ➤ Delaware State University held its commencement ceremony at Alumni Stadium on May 15 with graduates, family, faculty + guests celebrating the achievement. University leaders, including president Tony Allen and TIAA’s Thasunda Brown Duckett, delivered remarks at the event. Delaware Online
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Matt Meyer proclaimed Hurricane Preparedness Week to run from May 18 to 22 (NOAA predicts a below-average hurricane season) and urged state and local agencies to share safety tips to help residents prepare for tropical storms and potential flooding. WGMD
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Delaware Summer Guide 2026 maps out local events and seasonal updates for summer, from beach parking + pet-friendly eateries to tall ship rides and farmers markets, to help residents plan outings. Delaware Online
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Kent County median home sale prices increased to $327,450 in February, up 3.5% from January, though recorded sales dropped by 49.5% (214 to 108). Single-family home prices rose modestly while condominium and townhome prices declined. Delaware Online
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans enjoyed All-Star Weekend activities on May 15 at Dover Motor Speedway, where festivities at the new All-Star Village (a popular fan spot) and Miles Beach created a lively pre-race atmosphere. Delaware Online
- ➤ Twenty-year-old Californian driver Corey Day pulled ahead with four laps remaining to win his second NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race Saturday at Dover, defeating veteran Justin Allgaier. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Denny Hamlin won the pole for the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover on Friday, May 16 + he said the qualifying format with two laps around a spin was not his usual style. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Seven Henlopen Conference teams earned spots in the 16-team DIAA boys’ lacrosse state tournament this morning—top-seeded Salesianum holds an 11-4 record as the teams prepare for state playoffs in Dover. Bay to Bay News
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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.
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Delaware Black Music Festival 2026
10 AM – 12 PM — G & R Recreation Campground — $50 — Celebrate the vibrant sounds of Black music with top performances in a festive family-friendly atmosphere.
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