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Daily State News named 25 local newsmakers in 2025, featuring leaders behind downtown Dover’s $22 million mobility center, new restaurants, and veterans’ services along with community advocates in business and education.

Readers can email their nominations for future top choices.

Psychologists say shorter winter days are leading to a rise in seasonal affective disorder cases in Delmarva as reduced sunlight impacts brain chemicals and sleep habits; residents may see relief after the winter solstice (with an extra 1 to 2 minutes of daylight each day).

In November, Kent County homes listed for sale reached a median price of $404,950 – up from $401,500 in the previous month.

The data shows an average listing size of 2,010 sqft at $200 per sqft, with properties spending a median of 64 days on the market.