Daily
Dover
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Dover. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A local law fraternity at Delaware Law School will host a turkey drive to distribute 500 turkeys to families in need this Sunday between noon and 4:00 p.m. at Widener Delaware campus on Concord Pike—families must register in advance and financial donations will be welcomed. WDEL
- ➤ Delaware family farmers now offer year-round CSA programs—providing local kitchens with affordable produce, meats, and specialty items. Members pay seasonal fees and receive weekly shares with options like flexible payments and SNAP discounts. Delaware Online
- ➤ The YMCA of Delaware partnered with Project Comfort to collect new, plush throw blankets with handwritten cards to help lonely seniors in nursing homes feel cared for this holiday season. Local branches, including Dover YMCA at 35 S. State Street, will serve as donation drop-off sites through Friday, Nov. 28—Project Comfort plans to distribute over 3,000 items along with personal visits. Coast TV
- ➤ During the recent 40-day federal government shutdown, the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford and Newark saw a surge in visitors after SNAP benefits were suspended and many workers missed paychecks. The bank served roughly half its usual monthly families in one week — a clear sign of growing need — and it plans to prepare for continued food insecurity. Delaware Public Media
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Governor Matt Meyer and the Delaware Division of Small Business announced winners of the EDGE 2.0 Grant Competition at a Wednesday evening ceremony at the Audion at the University of Delaware’s STAR Campus, awarding $1.15M to seven small businesses in the Entrepreneur and STEM categories. Dover-based NFN Brain Connections received $200,000 to support office expansion — a move that will boost local business growth. WGMD
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Matt Meyer accepted a March study's recommendation to open a branch medical school by partnering with an existing institution during a press conference at Beebe Healthcare on November 12th. He urged local health care systems such as Bayhealth, Beebe, and TidalHealth Nanticoke to join the effort using Rural Health Transformation Program funding — a move aimed at serving rural Sussex County. Bay to Bay News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting Sunday, November 16th, DART will run new statewide bus routes that DTC revised after gathering rider feedback from five public hearing workshops & online submissions. Riders can view the updated schedules online and get printed pocket schedules & at several stops. WGMD
-
Rail Haus Turkey Burn 5K
9 AM — Rail Haus - Beer Garden — Cost varies — Participate in a festive 5K to burn off Thanksgiving turkey and support a local nonprofit.
-
One Night: Christmas Youth Service
11:00 PM - 1:30 AM — Calvary Church — Free entry — Engaging monthly youth service for students in grades 6-12 with a festive Christmas theme.
-
Dover Delaware Women's Connection Program and Breakfast Buffet
9:30 - 11:30 AM — Maple Dale Country Club — $22.00 inclusive — Attend a breakfast buffet with a guest speaker and music, supporting a good cause.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The light bulb was not invented by continuous improvement of the candle.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Dover
Welcome to the Daily Dover, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Dover, Delaware community. If you like the Daily Dover, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Dover.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Dover and across Delaware. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Dover
A free Dover community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailydovernews.com/sitemap