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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of East Loockerman Street met at the Council Committee of the Whole meeting on July 29 to voice concerns over speeding on the road—citing that a toddler was killed there last January. Bay to Bay News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ DNREC’s Environmental Justice Office announced on August 1 that it is accepting grant applications through August 31 for environmental projects in Dover—applications will be reviewed to support local efforts that promote environmental justice. Bay to Bay News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Delaware General Assembly will hold a special session on Aug. 12 to review property reassessments that many legislators say have raised landowners’ taxes + lawmakers will decide if the process needs to change. Bay to Bay News
- ➤ Delaware officially launched recreational marijuana sales on August 1, letting adults 21 and over buy cannabis from licensed retail centers that converted from medical operations—officials said additional licensees for cultivation, manufacturing and testing will start operating soon. Coast TV
- ➤ Recreational marijuana sales began August 1—but police warn that driving under the influence remains an arrestable offense and using marijuana in public areas or vehicles is still illegal. Delaware Online
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Delaware health officials will offer affordable back-to-school and sports physicals on August 6 and August 7 at clinics in Kent, New Castle, and Sussex counties—appointments are encouraged as walk-ins will be accepted and services cost no more than $20. Families can access care without insurance while benefiting from a broader range of public health services. Delaware LIVE
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2025 Delaware Senior Games
4 AM - 10 AM — Kent County Parks and Recreation — Varies by event — Compete in various pickleball tournaments and discover local courts and lessons in Dover, Delaware.
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