Good morning, Dover.

Delaware State University is boosting agricultural research with its new Agilent Hub—a 10,500 sqft facility opened in Sept.

2025—and is offering robotics internships this summer to help students tackle climate challenges while faculty studies on strawberry anthracnose and Potato Virus Y pave the way for practical innovations.

Delaware State University hosted its 16th annual HBCU Philanthropy Symposium where Dr. Melva K.

Wallace shared messages on faith and vision; community leaders celebrated record enrollment and a $100 million state investment that boosts research and local workforce development (promising a bright future).

Kenton Road will be closed from July 31 through mid-September for Phase 5 of the Kenton Road Improvements Project, affecting travel between College Road and Turnberry Drive/Burning Tree Road.

Johns Hopkins University data released on July 22 shows measles cases nationwide reached 2,295—the highest count since 1991—as state health officials reported an outbreak in Kent County involving four unvaccinated adult men.

Delaware health officials declared a measles outbreak after four unvaccinated adult men tested positive in Kent County between July 20 and July 22.

Contact tracing is ongoing to identify additional exposed individuals.

A $940,000 federal grant will help Milford Housing Development Corporation build 24 energy-efficient homes for low-income families in Kent and Sussex counties.

Officials said the two-year funding will boost affordable homeownership and support self-help building in rural communities.

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.