Good morning, Dover.

Destiny Hensley, a Felton resident who once experienced homelessness, is hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner on Nov.

27 at 5 p.m. at 111 Jack Drive to offer a warm meal and welcoming space to anyone in need. The dinner will serve traditional holiday dishes (turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing) and is open to everyone (no registration is required).

Stores across the peninsula will open early for Black Friday November 28, with Dover Mall set to open at 6 a.m.—other centers will open between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. as individual hours vary.

Country star Zach Bryan will perform two concerts at The Woodlands at Dover Motor Speedway on Sept.

18 and Sept. 19, 2026 as part of his With Heaven on Tour; he will be supported on the first night by Kings of Leon and on the second by Alabama Shakes and other rising artists. Dover Motor Speedway expects the crowd to match pre-pandemic Firefly Music Festival numbers and residents in select zip codes can access a pre-sale starting Dec. 4.

Delaware State University announced on Nov.

20 that it enrolled a record 6,623 students this fall, reflecting a 31.7% increase.

Milford School District purchased two portable security screening systems with funding from a school safety grant to boost safety at school events.

Approved by the board in February, the district will train staff before the new year (the systems will be gradually introduced during winter and spring sports seasons).

Delaware will invest in cost-share programs and expanded funding streams over the next year to help farms, forests and rural communities adapt to climate change.

The initiatives include support for cover crops, no-till farming, precision agriculture and a $1.5 million Forest Resiliency Fund for private landowners — parts of a statewide strategy to build climate resilience.

The Delaware Office of Highway Safety launched its annual holiday campaign today to offer free Sober Ride vouchers that give up to $20 in rideshare credits via Lyft and Uber.

The voucher window will open on November 26 at 3 p.m. and run until 3 a.m. the next morning—an effort to reduce crashes during the busy travel season.

DNREC will launch its annual online auction of low-digit surf fishing tags today at 9 a.m., offering 14 unique tags and eight choice ranges with a minimum bid of $250 to support state parks.

Bidders must have a valid surf fishing permit since owning a low-digit plate does not provide beach access (annual and two-year permits will soon be available).

The Delaware Nurses Association and six state nursing groups oppose a proposed federal rule that would remove nursing from the list of professional degrees eligible for higher student loan limits.

Governor Meyer and the nursing groups warn that the rule will devalue advanced nursing education—potentially worsening workforce shortages and limiting access for aspiring nurses.

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s office submitted an application for up to $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation Program funds to support 15 initiatives aimed at addressing healthcare shortages in rural Kent and Sussex counties — including plans for the state’s first medical school and new telehealth services. If approved, the projects will benefit about 400,000 residents and award decisions will be announced by the end of the year.

Last weekend, 12 teams played in the DIAA football semi-finals, with Newark Charter beating Brandywine 35-0 and Seaford winning 41-0 over McKean in 1A—Indian River and Red Lion advanced in 2A with an overtime win and upset respectively, while in 3A Middletown and Salesianum won 28-20 and 43-20 to reach the state championship games.

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.