Dover City Council leaders are pushing for a new local marijuana tax, following a proposal introduced during Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole meeting.

A Dover city council committee is considering a small business relief fund aimed at helping existing businesses manage rising utility costs during ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.

Neighbors on East Loockerman Street in Dover are raising concerns about speeding in their neighborhood. Many say drivers using the street as a shortcut between Route 13 and Route 8 are turning it into a dangerous raceway.

Fire safety concerns are at the center of a heated debate in Dover after City Council voted to waive subdivision standards for the Cecil Street Townhouses, eliminating a required rear alley for emergency access.

Earlier this week, the Dover Police Department released its 2024 Annual Report—and the numbers are in. Crime in Dover is showing some varying trends, with increases in shoplifting, overdoses, and homicides compared to last year.

The City of Dover is considering a rate hike for water and wastewater services to address rising costs and fund essential infrastructure improvements.

Dover's City Council election is fast approaching this April, with candidates from all generations looking to represent the city and shape its future. Among them, Stephan Pierce, at just 19 years old, is hoping to make history by winning the Second District council seat.

Six people were arrested Tuesday night in a prostitution sting conducted by the Dover Police Department, including Second District City Council Member William Hare.

Although the snow has mostly melted, many Dover residents are still feeling the impact of the recent winter storm — in the form of $100 citations for failing to clear their sidewalks within the required timeframe.

Dover City officials say unforeseen technical issues caused a loss of data – disrupting several city systems and services.