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🌱 Will Dover become the permanent home for the Caesar Rodney statue?
Spotted on the Dover calendar: Biggs HomeSchool Day
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In today's newsletter:
- Will Dover become the permanent home for the Caesar Rodney statue?
- How will Delaware’s new salary-transparency law change your next job hunt?
- How a Route 13 traffic stop led to felony gun charges
Also on today's calendar: Access Wellness Studio Grand Opening and 5 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 35 and low of 26 degrees.
- Wednesday: Breezy and not as cold, temps: high: 48, low: 31.
- Thursday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 54 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Potential display of controversial Caesar Rodney statue stirs new debate (whyy.org) — Dover could become the new home for the controversial Caesar Rodney statue, with a state senator proposing locations near Legislative Hall or The Green as part of America’s 250th anniversary. The plan has revived debate over Rodney’s legacy, his connection to slavery, and how Delaware should publicly commemorate its Revolutionary history. 
2. Delaware will require pay transparency in 2027 (delawarebusinesstimes.com) — A new state law, announced from Dover, will require most Delaware employers to list salary ranges and benefits in job postings starting in 2027, giving applicants clearer information up front. Larger companies with more than 25 employees must comply or face fines, while smaller businesses are exempt. Supporters say the change should reduce wasted interviews and help families negotiate fair pay.
3. Dover man arrested on DUI and gun charges (wboc.com) — A Dover resident was recently arrested after a late-night traffic stop on Route 13 led state police to suspect impairment and ultimately discover a rifle and ammunition in his vehicle, according to officials. Troopers say the driver resisted arrest before being subdued with a Taser, then was charged with DUI, resisting arrest, and a felony firearm offense and later released on secured bond.
4. Delaware school leaders: 'A penny is not worth the same everywhere' (wboc.com) — School leaders gathered in Dover to warn lawmakers that Delaware’s latest property reassessment is deepening funding gaps between poorer and wealthier school districts. They described how identical home values can generate very different tax bills, and urged legislators to pair reassessment fixes with broader school finance reforms aimed at fairness, timely appeals, and clearer communication for families and taxpayers.
5. Several longtime Delaware restaurants have closed their doors (delawareonline.com) — A wave of Delaware restaurant closures leaves Greene Turtle’s Dover location among just three remaining in the state, after Middletown and Concord Pike sites shut down. Other longtime spots, including Rehoboth Beach’s Moe’s and Seaford’s historic Dairy Bar, have also closed, signaling a shifting dining landscape that Dover residents may notice when traveling or choosing regional chains.
📸 Around Dover
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Dover
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★ Featured events ★
- Biggs HomeSchool Day
Biggs Museum of American Art, 406 Federal St, Dover
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
- Passport Services
Dover Public Library
2:30 pm - LEGO Build It!
Dover Public Library , Children’s Program Room , Dover
6:00 pm - Passport Services
Dover Public Library
2:30 pm - Access Wellness Studio Grand Opening
Access Dental LLC , 446 S New St A , Dover
5:00 pm - Holiday Storytime
Dover Public Library , Multi-Purpose Room A , Dover
10:30 am - Biggs Senior Day - Senior Social Hour with Cash Bar
Biggs Museum of American Art , 406 Federal St , Dover
11:00 am - Ugly Sweater Bingo Night
The Great Hall , 425 N Dupont Hwy , Dover
7:30 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
📣 Dover Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- PMP Certification & Training Bootcamp in Dover, DE
EACR Inc - DE , 200 Continental Dr Suite 401 , Newark
9:00 am - Homeschool Connections: Vision Boards
Dover Public Library Children’s Program Room,
1:00 pm - Knit, Crochet & More
Dover Public Library , Conference Room , Dover
1:00 pm - TAC Meeting
1783 Friends Way , Camden
3:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi neighbors just want everyone to beware.
This guy broke into both of our cars last night. Wilmington Manor behind Wawa near Sam’s Club. Police were called and report made. If you know him… (Nextdoor Kentwood Estate) - Hey Guys.
There is a dog that is needing a rehome. This is not my dog but the dog has been abandoned and in need of a good welcoming home. Dog approximate… (Nextdoor Fox Hall)
- Redner's Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Dover. Apply here.
- Delaware Staffing posted a job opening for Program Manager - Transportation in Dover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dover here.
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