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DSU junior Zafyr K. Ahmad created the first Black Law Student Association to help law-interested students connect.

Dover Mayor Robin Christiansen honored him on Oct. 9, and about 20 DSU students will visit Harvard Law School on Oct. 28–29 to gain career insights.

The Environmental Protection Agency is using a thermal treatment system to continue cleanup of groundwater at the former gas plant on Bank Lane.

The project addresses contamination first discovered in the 1980s.

On Monday, Oct. 19, DNREC planted the 75,000th tree at Trap Pond State Park near Laurel to honor the state parks’ 75th anniversary and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Volunteers will continue to improve park habitats with 88 trees scheduled at Fox Point State Park on Oct. 28.

The Delaware DOJ warned manufactured home community owners not to combine inflation-based and market rent increases within a single year after receiving consumer complaints.

Owners must promptly adjust practices to comply with state law and avoid potential enforcement action.

Gov. Matt Meyer and First Lady Dr. Lauren Meyer welcomed a healthy baby boy on Oct.15 in a joint statement and thanked health professionals (further details remain private).

At a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct.

20, Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare, and TidalHealth opposed ChristianaCare’s proposal to build microhospitals in Kent and Sussex counties. The groups raised concerns about the plan's impact on local patient care.

Delaware hospitals urge residents to get vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 & RSV as winter approaches.

The Delaware Healthcare Association recommends contacting a healthcare provider and practicing good hygiene to help keep the community healthy.

Flu cases in Delaware have more than doubled, with 86 reported by Sept.

26 compared with 42 last year, and available vaccine doses dropping from 79,000 to 31,000. Health officials urge residents to get vaccinated in October before the winter spike in cases.

This fall, ten local spots offer pumpkin-themed dishes—from savory soups to festive desserts—across Hockessin, Rehoboth Beach, Wilmington, Newark and more.

Enjoy seasonal treats in October and early November (call ahead to confirm availability).

Delaware hosted Missouri State on Oct.

20 at Delaware Stadium in a conference game full of lead changes and scoring drives. Quarterback Nick Minicucci (returning from a knee injury) led the team amid penalties that kept the score close.