Good morning, Dover.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.