Good morning, Dover.

The Delaware State Fair runs through Aug.

1 at HARRINGTON, offering live music, contests, and accessible amenities (including a sensory vehicle and air conditioned rest areas) along with many food choices. Free parking is provided and shuttles will help guests navigate the fairgrounds.

Local readers shared their views on what makes someone Delawarean, noting high school pride, scrapple, and low-numbered license plates.

Their comments, shared today, reveal a playful blend of local traditions and cultural identity.

The Biggs Museum of American Art launched a seven-month pilot partnership with Delaware State University to offer arts and music programming at the Schwartz Center for Arts in downtown Dover.

The initiative, running through March 2027, features an athletics panel in August and a jazz showcase in September (details pending).

Delaware's 153rd General Assembly approved eight new laws that update alcohol licensing, delivery and sale rules while expanding business opportunities through new bottle club and special event venue licenses (effective Nov.).

Some changes, including a lower bartending age and extended casino hours, will take effect in the coming months.

Delaware approved eight new laws on July 1 that expand business options including bottle clubs and outdoor event licenses for selling alcohol—changes lower the bartending age, allow liquor delivery, and set rules for THC-infused beverages, with some measures taking effect in November and 90 days later.

State health officials confirmed a second measles case in Kent County in an unvaccinated (adult male) and began contact tracing while urging residents to check their vaccination status and seek care if symptoms develop.

Federal funding of nearly $1 million was announced by Delaware’s congressional delegation to support Milford Housing Development Corporation in building 24 energy-efficient homes for low-income families in rural Kent and Sussex counties.

The program will run over the next two years, offering homebuilding training and support to participants.

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.