Good morning, Dover.

A Dover Memorial Day Ceremony will be held Monday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. at Kent County Veterans Park on South Little Creek Road, with keynote address by US Army Nurse Rhona Prescott (a Vietnam veteran from 1967-68) honoring local service members.

Mike Purzycki, a longtime civic leader who helped transform an industrial area into a community hub, died at 80 this week.

His work spanned housing reforms and equity programs that now extend to Dover, leaving a lasting impact on local civic efforts and community development.

Thousands of migratory shorebirds have taken a break along the Delaware Bay this month as DNREC and the Delaware Shorebird Project track red knots and other species during the horseshoe crab spawning season (observation efforts include banding and public education near Slaughter and Bowers Beaches).

Governor Matt Meyer proclaimed Hurricane Preparedness Week in Delaware, and emergency management officials urged residents to build kits, check insurance, and visit preparede.org before Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1.

The initiative highlights the need for extra readiness in low-lying areas.

A ChristianaCare emergency physician urges residents to prepare for extreme heat as summer temperatures rise across the Mid-Atlantic, warning that dehydration and heat illness can worsen chronic conditions.

Residents should drink water, check on vulnerable neighbors, and seek cooling centers—like libraries and community centers—to beat the heat.

Bayhealth nursing professionals received top honors at the Delaware Today Excellence in Nursing Awards yesterday in Dover for outstanding patient care and leadership.

Senate Bill 319 will expand insurance coverage for menopause care by requiring health plans to cover diagnostic tests, therapies, physical therapy and preventative care.

Released by the Senate Health+Social Services Committee on Wednesday, the bill now awaits a vote that could align Delaware with neighboring states.

Scores and updated schedules for the DIAA spring sports tournament were released May 21.

The update covers sports such as softball, volleyball, lacrosse, and tennis with key matchups scheduled at local venues (championship rounds will be held at the University of Delaware on May 29).

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.

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.

Firefly Music Festival

Daytime and evening — Dover Motor Speedway — Cost TBA — Experience a magical camping festival with music, food, and community spirit.