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DOVER — While most regular beach goers have their own secret coastline spots, a poll of about 3,000 respondents were willing to divulge their hideaways, with three Delaware Beaches making the …
A 38-year-old man was arrested following a firearm investigation in Dover on June 10, authorities said.
The Delaware Division of Public Health had its third annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference on June 5 at Delaware State University, seeing approximately 300 in attendance. …
A 28-year-old Dover man was arrested for aggravated menacing charges stemming from a shots fired investigation in Magnolia on Saturday, Delaware State Police said.
It was history in the remaking at Legislative Hall in Dover on June 6. About 50 Delaware high school and middle school students gathered to participate in a mock Second Continental Congress, the entity that adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
DOVER — A 39-year-old Dover man died when struck by a vehicle while walking June 10, Delaware State Police said.
Despite a rainy start to the afternoon, the sun soon came out to shine on the 453 Dover High School graduates in attendance for the school's 125th commencement ceremony on June 6. …
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The federal farm bill is allotting approximately $340,000 through …
CAMDEN — The Delaware Department of Transportation announced that work related to the East Camden Bypass will be taking place from June 23-July 7 at the intersection of Rising Sun Road and S. …
The Delaware Department of Transportation will close lanes of Voshell Mill Road in Camden — between Headstart Lane and Star Hill Elementary School — June 16 through mid-August.
Three Bayhealth team members have been named Top Nurses via the 2025 Delaware Today Excellence in Nursing Awards.
DOVER — Bayhealth announced that its 40th Spring Golf Tournament raised more than $76,000 in support of the Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute. The tournament was held on May 23 at …
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Club Fitness celebrated its 21st year and its new membership with the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  The gym's facility has recently …
Small business was good at Bally’s Dover on June 4. That was where the Delaware Division of Small Business held a ceremony to announce the recipients of this round’s Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion Grants.
The vision of the CenDel Foundation, established in 2008 by Jennings Hastings, has remained the same ever since. Its goal: to provide an affordable space for nonprofits and bolster philanthropy in central Delaware.
Delaware State University’s Center for Urban Revitalization and Entrepreneurship will have a networking mixer for local business owners, rising entrepreneurs and CURE members on …
Club Fitness will celebrate its newly renovated facility with a Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11 at 12 p.m. During the ceremony, a tour of …
The Central Delaware Habitat for Humanity has received a $22,000 corporate sponsorship from Bally’s Dover Casino Resort, the largest in the organization’s history. The …
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Cosplay is always a highlight of Dover Comic Con.

Rain or shine: Dover Con is on

Dover Con will take over much of Downtown Dover from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday – rain or shine. The Cosplay Contest has been …

Paul Kares Rock N’ Roll run June 14

MILTON — The Paul Kares Rock N’ Roll run is set for June 14 at Hudson Fields, 29763 Eagle Crest Road beginning at 8 a.m. …
Guests never know exactly what they will see at Dover Con, such as the legendary Batmobile at last year’s event. The 2025 rendition of the free, family-friendly event is set for downtown Dover on June 14. DAILY STATE NEWS FILE PHOTO

A new name, same fun time

FAMILY FUN It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Dover con! With a new name, Dover Con 2025 takes place around Legislative Mall in …
The Milton Theatre, all decked out for Pride Month and its Pride Fest on June 14.

Milton Theater to celebrate Pride Fest 2025 on June 14

An afternoon of live performances, local vendors, food trucks, family-friendly activities, resource booths and more will all be part …
In honor of Juneteenth, all YMCA locations in Delaware will be open to the community on June 19 at no cost.

YMCA of Delaware to offer free services on June 19

All YMCA of Delaware locations will be open to the community at no cost on June 19 (excluding outdoor pools), in honor of …
Sports
Kevin Gravatt, an outfielder on the 1975 Caesar Rodney High state championship baseball team, holds up a photo of the Riders celebrating after they won the title.  SUBMITTED PHOTO/BECKY GRAVATT

For 1975 Caesar Rodney baseball players, state title was their glory days

CAMDEN — Craig Boehmer isn’t positive how they got the last out. “I think it was a strikeout to tell you the …
The Vikings celebrate a goal by Ally Diehl (3rd from left) in the DIAA state championship match with Tower Hill Saturday.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware All-State Girls' Lacrosse team

Frst team Attack Claire Lopez Jr. Cape Henlopen Macy Steinwedel Sr. Cape Henlopen Charlotte Wilkinson Sr. Tatnall Elle …
Lake Forest senior pitcher Carah Sumpter working against Lauren Myers of Sussex Central in the top of the third inning.  SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Delaware All-State Softball Team

Chosen by the DISCA. First team P-Carah Sumpter Lake Forest Sr. C-Zayda Rocke Caravel Sr. 1B-Cimone Edge Smyrna Sr. …
Controversial call in the seventh inning when Caravel’s Isabella Mendez appeared to score the winning run with Ravens catcher Isabella Brittingham trying to make a diving tag. Mendez was eventually called out for running outside the base path. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

Some things just don't change in Delaware high school sports

NEWARK — Like many coaches before her, Shannon Brown could only look on as Caravel Academy was handed another DIAA softball …
Delaware State held its first football spring game under coach DeSean Jackson on Saturday afternoon. SPECIAL TO THE DAILY STATE NEWS/GARY EMEIGH

DeSean Jackson's DSU team to square off against Michael Vick's Norfolk team in Philadelphia

DOVER — DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick had some of their greatest NFL moments playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. Now the …
Opinion
There’s an urgent call to action before us — a chance to protect the lives and futures of more than 20,000 Delaware children and families. And that’s just one organization’s reach. There are more of us. You may not always see us, but you know us.
With summer fast approaching — and with it, Pride — I hope we can all take a moment to reflect on the transformative power of living openly and authentically.
I am a resident of Dover and am deeply concerned about the electricity rate increase that was voted on at June 9’s City Council meeting.
A bill quietly advancing through Delaware’s legislature, House Bill 131, poses a serious threat not just to pet stores but to families, jobs and local communities.
Thanks to the Delaware House of Representatives for passing House Bill 1 and thanks to Gov. Matt Meyer for his support for the position of secretary of veterans affairs.
A ConsumerAffairs report recently named Delaware the third-worse state for teen driver safety. Do you think students are well prepared in their drivers’ education classes or should more be done? What are your memories of learning to drive?
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