Good morning, Dover.

Insider tips reveal what makes Delaware unique, such as Grotto Pizza’s famed swirl and a prized license plate lottery, the annual Running of the Bull in Dewey Beach, zero sales tax shopping, and the legacy of the du Pont family that fuels UD blue hens cheers.

Delaware State Auditor’s Office released performance audits of school districts for fiscal year 2024, showing six districts had no findings while others faced issues with state procurement laws and payroll policy approvals — officials expect ongoing audits to help clear these discrepancies in future reviews.

Gov. Meyer must decide whether to opt Delaware into a federal tax credit program that could channel nearly $40M to students beginning in 2027.

The program would let taxpayers donate up to $1,700 of their federal liability to approved scholarship organizations, providing extra support for local educational services.

The Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission launched its fourth round of grants this month, offering about $16 million for opioid prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.

Applications are due by Aug. 12 & awards will likely go to fewer grantees with larger, long-term budgets.

Ayanna Khan-Flowers, president of the Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce, is campaigning for the 9th District state House seat while warning that a proposed credit card interest rate cap (10%) would lock high-risk borrowers out of needed credit for local families and small businesses.

Local health inspections in Kent County show that several restaurants recorded multiple food safety violations over the past 30 days.

Soulfully Delicious on W. Loockerman St in Dover led the report with 28 incidents recorded on June 26 and July 6.

Delaware Lottery announced Monday that new self-service sports betting kiosks are now available at all 89 Sports Lottery retailers and three casinos (including Bally's Dover).

The kiosks offer various wager options with quick pick features and QR codes to check results.

Residents can cast a free vote for the preseason best wide receiver in high school football presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists.

Voting runs through July 16 with the winner to be announced on July 17.

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.