Good morning, Dover.

At Riverside Apartments in Oak Orchard, firefighters rescued six ducklings from a storm drain after they fell into a water reservoir and returned them to their mother safely.

The rescue happened early Sunday at 12:34 a.m.+ crews then cleared the scene.

The Dover YMCA is set to serve twice as many families next summer following 2026 legislation that changes purchase of care for summer camps in Delaware + the new law aims to improve families' access to quality programs.

Delaware Restaurant Association invites the public to nominate hospitality professionals for its new Excellence in Service Award; nominations are open until July 31, public voting will occur in August, and the winner will be honored on Oct.

5 at The Chancery Market in Wilmington.

Eleven Delaware restaurants earned recognition on Wine Spectator’s 2026 Restaurant Awards list on July 12; new French restaurant La Fête and Milford's Benvenuto received the Best of Award of Excellence for outstanding wine programs.

Delaware Libraries launched a 10‑week summer program to boost digital literacy with trained AmeriCorps VISTA specialists providing walk‑in tech assistance at 21 libraries statewide.

The program offers help with basic computer skills, AI, social media, and online safety and connects residents to free training resources.

Delaware families face high tuition costs, long waitlists, and limited operating hours in many preschools today, forcing parents to resort to alternatives (e.g., hiring nannies or starting at-home programs) to prepare children for kindergarten.

A total solar eclipse will occur on Aug.

12 at around 11:34 a.m. ET, and Delaware residents will see only a partial eclipse — the sun will appear as if a small bite was taken out. Viewers must use certified eclipse glasses to watch safely.

Heavy rain in New Castle County since July 1 has eased river levels, but Delaware remains on drought watch with Kent and Sussex Counties in extreme drought.

State officials will meet on July 14 to assess conditions before another heat wave develops.

Governor Meyer launched the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative to help small businesses improve storefronts, equipment and operations through a $4.5 million investment from reallocated Strategic Fund dollars — the program partners with regional administrators and will award grants covering 10% to 25% of project costs, with funding expected by late September.

TidalHealth launched a mobile mammography unit across Delmarva to provide 3D breast cancer screenings at neighborhoods, workplaces, and community events.

Supported by a $645,000 grant (Maryland Community Health Resources Commission) and donations, the program will also offer patient navigation to help people meet screening guidelines.

Elijah Sessoms, a Dover High grad and junior on the boys’ basketball team, found a long-forgotten camera at his family’s Newark home (a discovery that inspired him) and said it boosted his hope of finishing his football career on a high note.

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.

Laps For Charity

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Dover Motor Speedway — $75 per vehicle — Drive your own car around The Monster Mile for charity.