The Dover Fire Department is raising concerns over rising crime near its downtown station. Now, city leaders are moving forward with plans to install a perimeter fence, a measure many say is needed to protect firefighters and department property as illegal activity continues just outside the station.

A long-discussed and controversial pedestrian safety ordinance in Dover has passed another hurdle and is one step closer to adoption. The ordinance, which would restrict standing in medians or approaching vehicles at intersections and impose fines, cleared a Dover committee Tuesday in a 7–3 vote.

As Downtown Dover moves toward its 2030 revitalization goals, the police department is looking ahead with a vision for meeting the city's growing demands. Last week, Chief Thomas Johnson presented to City Council, emphasizing what the department needs, the resources it requires, and its top priorities for the years ahead.

For years, speeding has been a growing concern for neighbors on East Loockerman Street in Dover, who say drivers often use the road as a shortcut and ignore the speed limit. Now, residents are proposing their own solution to make the street safer, but city leaders have a different approach in mind.

A controversial pedestrian safety ordinance was voted out of Committee Tuesday following hours of heated debate at Dover City Hall, where dozens of neighbors voiced their opinions. Supporters say the measure is necessary to protect pedestrians and drivers, while opponents argue it punishes the city's most vulnerable residents instead of connecting them to resources.

A proposed panhandling ordinance is back on the agenda tonight in Dover, with city leaders debating a plan that would penalize not only people standing on medians but also drivers who stop to engage with them. Supporters say it's about safety, while critics push back.

Dover City Council voted unanimously to demolish four downtown homes, saying the properties violate the city's Dangerous Building Ordinance. City leaders argue the move is necessary for public safety, to remove uninhabitable structures, and to improve downtown — but some property owners say the city’s approach is where their concerns lie.

Community members in Dover are pushing back against a proposed pedestrian safety ordinance up for discussion at Monday night’s City Council meeting. The measure would limit pedestrians from lingering on medians or approaching moving vehicles except when crossing legally.

Dover City Council is looking to enhance street safety as it prepares to consider two new ordinances: one to strictly enforce speed limits in residential neighborhoods and another to restrict people from standing on medians except when legally crossing the street.

Affordable housing in Delaware's capital city took center stage as city leaders debated whether to join a new state pilot program. The Dover City Council voted 7–1 to participate in the Delaware State Housing Authority initiative, which offers technical assistance for zoning reform.