Good morning, Dover.

The Delaware Restaurant Foundation will host AccessAbility in Hospitality: A Statewide Conference on Inclusive Employment Practices on August 7 at the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana in Newark — the one-day event will provide hospitality employers with tools and an Inclusive Hospitality Toolkit to support the hiring and advancement of workers with disabilities.

Bayhealth announced that three faculty members were nationally recognized by Drexel University College of Medicine for their work in teaching and mentoring.

Their awards — Clinical Educator Award, Health Equity Merit Award and Dean’s Special Award — show the strength of the UME program and its ties with local colleges.

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore forming a regional nonprofit health system that could improve patient care across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland — both groups will keep their normal operations separate during a review period.

The 106th Delaware State Fair started on July 17 at Harrington and will run until July 26, with hot days reaching 95 degrees and cooler nights expected.

Visitors may bring water bottles, food, and even a small wagon for children while air-conditioned buildings offer relief—coolers are searched and alcohol, metal knives, and glass containers are not allowed.

Dover Motor Speedway is hosting 'Miles Beach' from July 17 to 20 to offer free, family-friendly, beach-themed events during NASCAR race weekend.

The event features a 60-foot duck, arcade games, food stands, and planned traffic closures with a free shuttle bus on July 20 — helping fans and fairgoers manage the busy weekend.

Dover Motor Speedway hosts its only race weekend this year—ARCA practice and qualifying begin today at 1:40 p.m. with a race at 5 p.m.—and will hold Xfinity and Cup Series events on Saturday and Sunday with grandstand gates opening at 10 a.m. for the Cup race.

2025 Dover Summer NASCAR Weekend

2-3:30 p.m. — Dover International Speedway — Tickets required — Experience the excitement of the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400, featuring America's best NASCAR drivers on the iconic Monster Mile.

T.I. Concert at Delaware State Fair

7:30-10:15 p.m. — Delaware State Fair — Ticket price includes all fees — Experience the music of Grammy-winning artist T.I. in a vibrant fair setting.

Dover Women’s Connection Breakfast

9:30–11:30 a.m. — Maple Dale Country Club — $22 — Enjoy a morning of wellness and inspiration with a personal trainer and guest speaker.

Delaware Caribbean Carnival

11 AM - 8 PM — Legislative Mall — Free venue parking — Celebrate Caribbean culture with music, food, and family-friendly activities at the 2nd Annual Carnival.

Blue Hen Comic Con 2025

9 a.m.–6 p.m. — Delaware State Fair — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate all things comic, gaming, and toy-related at this local convention fostering community spirit.