Good morning, Dover.

City leaders & residents are discussing trash and sanitation concerns in downtown Dover.

Some propose adding portable toilets and more regular clean-ups while business owners note that issues usually resolve quickly, encouraging community cooperation.

Today, Caring Hearts Helping Hands moves into its new home beside DSU’s downtown campus (the property was suggested by Delaware State University) as B.J.

Van Kavelaar expressed gratitude.

John Bell House, an 18th-century building on The Green that witnessed early local history, will host a Fourth of July celebration.

The event features a Revolutionary walking tour at 3 p.m., a founding father costume contest (with a pet category) at 1 p.m., Declaration readings and colonial games.

A new article showcases nine quirky high school mascots from across Delaware including the Dover Senators and Caesar Rodney Riders.

The list also features an enduring nod to history with the P.S. du Pont Dynamiters.

Delaware is adding 67 new teacher apprentices from 12 school districts and charter schools who will begin their preparation programs this fall.

State education leaders say the initiative will ease teacher shortages by training local talent + offering low- or no-cost certification programs.

Delaware Community Foundation awarded over $1 million in scholarships to 233 students for the upcoming 2026-27 school year, while local students won six national championships at a SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta and young leaders were honored with the She’s on Her Way Awards at an event in Newark.

A proposed state law could allow third-party alcohol delivery from licensed liquor stores in Dover, giving customers more choices and local businesses a new revenue stream.

DoorDash and store owners support the bill, which includes safeguards like ID checks & age verification and awaits final approval.

Two Delaware restaurants, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant at Wilmington Riverfront and Moro on Pennsylvania Avenue, reopened in May — sparking community interest in reviving other cherished spots like Dover’s Kirby & Holloway Family Restaurant, which closed in 2014.

Readers are encouraged to share which missed eateries they hope will return.

On Sunday, local reports from Dan’s Tackle and Lewes Harbour Marina indicated good catches of spot, croaker, and the season’s first cobia at Broadkill Beach, Cape Henlopen State Park, and Indian River Bay.

Other anglers also caught sea bass, flounder, and stripers (report by Eric Burnley).

Dover Hot Air Balloon Festival

5-11 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — $35 for balloon rides — Experience colorful hot air balloons, live music, and a night finale of glow and lasers.

Reiki Level 1 Certification

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Inspirit Studios — $195.00 — Discover the healing principles of Reiki and become part of a supportive community.

Kent Sensory Friendly Skating

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Dover Skating Center — $5 — Enjoy a sensory-friendly skating experience with dimmed lights and reduced noise levels.