Bayhealth is bringing Intuitive’s TOME Truck to the Blue Hen Corporate Center in Dover. (Photo courtesy of Bayhealth.)

Bayhealth to Host Public Demonstration of Surgical Robotics in Dover

Sara UzerHeadlines, Health

DOVER — Bayhealth will offer students and community members a hands-on look at the future of medical technology during two interactive events on Monday, October 20. The health system is bringing Intuitive’s TOME Truck, an 18-wheel, 80,000-pound mobile classroom, to the Blue Hen Corporate Center in Dover. The TOME Truck features demonstrations of the Ion robotic bronchoscopy platform and the Da …

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302 Worship Nights Coming to Dover October 4

Sara UzerHeadlines

DOVER, DE — A powerful night of worship, unity, and community is set to take place this Saturday, October 4th, at 6:30 PM, as 302 Worship Nights brings what’s expected to be Delaware’s largest worship gathering to the Akridge Scout Reservation in Dover. In partnership with local Christian radio station 88.7 The Bridge, this free event is open to all …

Author John Vercher, writer of Devil Is Fine, will headline Delaware Humanities’ fall fundraiser on October 22. (Photo Credit: Rafael Aguilera)

Author John Vercher to headline Delaware Humanities fall fundraiser

Claudia EstradaArts & Entertainment, Culture, Headlines

Delaware Humanities will welcome author John Vercher for its fall fundraiser, “An Evening with John Vercher,”  on October 22, at Delaware State University.  The event will feature a discussion with Vercher about the creative process behind his 2024 novel Devil Is Fine, which was inspired in part by Delaware’s unique history and geography. The novel explores themes of grief, identity, …

Bayhealth welcomed Dr. Patrick Elliott, DO, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon. (Photo courtesy Bayhealth)

Bayhealth Welcomes General Surgeon Dr. Patrick Elliott, DO, FACS

Sara UzerHeadlines, Health

DOVER — Bayhealth recently welcomed Dr. Patrick Elliott, DO, FACS, a board-certified general surgeon specializing in both general and acute care surgery. Dr. Elliott brings extensive experience in treating critically ill or injured patients and performs a wide range of procedures, including hernia repairs, gallbladder surgeries, and emergency abdominal operations. Bayhealth Expanding Surgical Services in Delaware Dr. Elliott joins the …

Officials from the Office of the Marijuana Commissioner announced the launch of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, aimed at supporting social equity licensees in Delaware’s adult-use marijuana industry. (Photo by Elsa Olofsson)

Delaware unveils SEFA grant program to support social equity marijuana businesses

Claudia EstradaBusiness, Headlines

The Delaware Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) has announced the implementation of the Social Equity Financial Assistance (SEFA) Grant Program, an initiative aimed at advancing equitable participation in the state’s adult-use marijuana industry. The program is designed to reduce barriers that have historically limited opportunities for individuals and communities disproportionately affected by previous marijuana laws. Through milestone-based grant funding, eligible licensees …

Delaware State University’s Cooperative Extension recently held a hands-on small-space gardening workshop. (Photo courtesy of DSU)

DSU Cooperative Extension hosts hands-on workshop for small-space gardeners

Claudia EstradaCulture, Environment, Headlines

DOVER — Delaware State University’s Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with Kent County Master Gardener Volunteers, recently held a hands-on small-space gardening workshop aimed at helping residents make the most of limited growing areas. The event took place at the DSU Downtown Community Garden and offered interactive demonstrations tailored to patios, balconies, and compact yards. The workshop introduced participants to four …

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Kent ranks 5th in country for young homeowners

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

This Old House, a media empire that for decades has been extolling old houses, just looked at how each generation approaches homeownership and what drives the decision to plant roots or seek new horizons. And Delaware makes a prominent appearance. Dover is No. 5 on a list it compiled of the country’s metropolitan areas for the greatest percentage of homeowners …

Dover basketball Dorell Little dribbles down court against Middletown in the DIAA semi final photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Dover and Salesianum advance to state championship

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

(Newark)      The second seeded Dover Senators and fourth seed Salesianum advanced to the boys basketball final with wins Thursday night at a “sold out” Bob Carpenter Center. For The defending state champion Sals, it will be the third straight appearance in the final. They fell to Tower Hill two years ago and won the school’s third title last …

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DelDOT to study restoring passenger rail service downstate

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

A Delaware Department of Transportation unit has received a federal grant of up to $500,000 to study bringing back passenger rail service to the Delmarva Peninsula. “The Diamond State Line will provide rail service south from Wilmington or Newark through Dover to Harrington, and then continue southbound along one of two potential routes, based on the presence of existing railroad …

Dover vs Smyrna volleyball game photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

View from the Baseline: Week 7 volleyball top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

We’ve reached the final week of the regular season. The next edition of the Baseline will include a look at the state tournament bracket, but a lot will happen between now and then. The focus this week will be, for many teams, fine-tuning as the state tournament approaches. For others, however, whether they play past this week depends on how …