Good morning, Dover.

Delaware’s Public Education Funding Commission presented a draft hybrid funding model for the 2027-2028 school year that bases funding on teaching units—weighted student counts and adjusts dollars for low-income and multi-lingual learners without additional state funds.

The Commission will meet on Nov. 10 to review data from charter schools and vocational students and to refine accountability measures before finalizing the proposal.

Delaware State University reported over 6,600 students on Oct 13—the largest enrollment in its 134-year history and the fourth record in five years.

The university credited a surge in applications, its INSPIRE program, and Early College School, and will share final census numbers later this month.

DNREC will hold two public listening sessions on Oct.

28 at 1 p.m. at Little Creek Hunter Education Training Center in Dover and on Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. virtually to gather feedback for the Delaware Wildlife Action Plan update—this update is needed for federal grant eligibility and introduces interactive features like a searchable database and digital habitat maps.

After a weekend storm, Bowers Beach lost dunes and experienced up to a four-foot drop in some areas that left steep cliffs instead of sandy barriers.

Neighbors said DNREC will begin emergency beach fill this week—removing dangerous debris and addressing safety concerns.

State and local leaders joined Tuesday to break ground on a $22 million Mobility Center on Bradford Street that will offer about 325 parking spaces plus retail and commercial space while adding nearly 85 jobs; construction will start this winter and finish by the end of next year to boost downtown Dover’s revitalization.

Be Great 5K

9-11 a.m. — Greater Dover Boys & Girls Club — Participation fee may apply — Celebrate fitness and community at the 12th Annual Be Great 5K Walk/Run.

Dover Market Fair 2025

8 AM – 4 PM — First State Heritage Park — Free entry — Enjoy a day of community festivities at historic Dover Green.

Delaware Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase

4-8 p.m. — Delaware Agricultural Museum — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the best local brews, wines, and spirits at this annual showcase.

Holiday Shoppes Craft & Vendor Show

9 AM – 3 PM — Delaware State Fair — $7 admission — Explore over 300 vendors and enjoy delicious food trucks at this festive craft extravaganza.

Matron Series 2025 - Harness Racing Event

4:30 - 11:55 p.m. — Dover Downs — Various fees apply — Witness thrilling races featuring foals of 2022 and 2023 hosted by the Hambletonian Society.