Good morning, Dover.

Downtown Dover business owners are hopeful for a revival despite high vacancy, decreased foot traffic since the pandemic, and ongoing construction concerns; they plan to use a master plan to boost local business activity + improve the area's future.

Delaware EARNS is a state-run retirement savings program for small businesses with five or more W-2 employees that do not offer a 401(k) and now has over 6,000 participants with $3 million in assets as it enters its second year today—business owners like LaVante’ Dorsey of a Newark mental health practice say the easy setup helps employees see their savings grow.

Senators Coons and Barrasso introduced the bipartisan Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act to let clinical social workers provide care in nursing facilities and improve Medicare access for Delaware seniors—updating outdated rules that previously limited care.

Delaware Supreme Court approved a task force led by Justice Gary F.

Traynor to study alternatives to the traditional Bar Exam for Delaware Bar admission. The group includes attorneys, legal aid organizations, and law schools and will submit its recommendations to the Chief Justice by June 15 — a step that may help increase diversity in the legal field.

The Delaware State Senate passed a bipartisan bill on May 22 that creates an independent Office of Inspector General to check on fraud, waste+ abuse in state work.

The new office will be chosen by the governor from three nominees and will work with the Attorney General's Office+ state auditors to boost transparency.

An update on DIAA spring sports tournaments presented scores from games on May 22 and detailed future matchups, times, and venues for boys volleyball, softball, baseball, girls lacrosse, girls soccer, Division II, and boys lacrosse + additional contact details were provided.

Teams played on May 22 and will compete through June 1 in venues such as Smyrna, University of Delaware, and Frawley Stadium.

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.

Dover Con 2025

10 AM – 4 PM — Dover Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate pop culture with vendors, cosplay, gaming, and more at this family-friendly festival.