Creators and fans enjoy 'Basement Bash' to celebrate the imaginative spirit. Story and photos by Heath Rumble The creative spirit filled The Amp in the Richards Building during the 'Basement Bash' to close the Fourth Annual Dover Art Week. Dover Art Week, celebrating the local creatives community, got a joyful sendoff at The Amp, a new arts center and performance space that recently opened in the Richards Building on Blackwell Street. The third installment of the "Basement Ba

Latest hands-on Art Week event gives new artists inspiration to create. Story and photos by Heath Rumble Budding sculptors got their hands dirty for a class during Dover Art Week celebrations at the Richards Building. In the historic halls of one of Dover’s oldest buildings, an eager crowd buzzed in anticipation of Sulpture Night during Dover Art Week activities Wednesday night. As organizers, assistants and interns from The Amp — Dover’s new arts center — set up tables and c

Fourth annual festival celebrates the community's creatives and their supporters. Dover Art Week got off to a busy start last Saturday at the Richards Building. By Heath Rumble/Photos by Walter F. Rodriguez The fourth annual Dover Art Week kicked off Sunday afternoon with a sidewalk festival in Meridia Transit Plaza in Downtown. The convergence of artists and musicians, dubbed "Art on Blackwell", represented the creative spirit, with people contributing individual works to co

Town Council members Wittner and Mendez are hosting a 'Know Your Rights' event on Wednesday, June 15. Dover Town Council members Sandra Wittner and Daniella Mendez are hosting a workshop for local residents and members of the local business community to address issues regarding ICE incidents and immigration awareness. They are hosting a "Know Your Rights" workshop to help community members better understand their rights. The goal of this workshop is to provide information and

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Hundreds rally at JFK Park to oppose ICE activity in Dover. The no-ICE rally drew a multi-generational crowd. (Photos by DOVERNOW.com) At 11:45 Sunday morning, a young man standing at the southeast corner of JFK Park was managing to coax a semi-melodic tune from a small air horn. He waved a sign that read, "IMMIGRANTS MAKE EVERYTHING GREAT." He motivated passing drivers on Route 46 to honk their horns in solidarity. "I am here to support the community," he said. He didn't wan

The decision says Mayor James P. Dodd's efforts to reorganize the department violated the Chief's contract. Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney sued Mayor James P. Dodd for, among other things, defamation and harassment in 2025. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney won a partial victory in his lawsuit against Mayor James P. Dodd in his battle to fight a reorganization of the Police Department leadership. In a dispute that's spiked higher than the 4th of Ju

In a Dover shop, Sal Lepre preserves a disappearing craft, a life defined by purpose rather than profit. By Mariana Simioni | Photos by Karen Fucito When Sal Lepre isn't fixing footwear, he's reading the paper and watching the world go by from his chair. Entering Sal's Shoe Repair is like stepping through a portal into post-WWII Naples, Italy, where a nine-year-old boy is learning the trade that would shape his future. Snapping back to Dover 2026, Sal Lepre's shop smells of

Group celebrates 52nd anniversary with first tree study, community engagement program. Hurd Park is a perfect place to find a leafy spot to enjoy nature. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) The first year of Kim Phillips’ tenure as the chair of Dover’s Shade Tree Commission is shaping up to be full of firsts for the town. For the first time since it was founded in 1974, the commission has contracted experts to conduct a research study of the trees and vegetation living on town-owned propert

'Unearth a Story' activities and reading challenge runs through August 7. When children read, they get the chance to let their imaginations run wild. (Photo/Liliana Drew) The Dover Free Public Library is opening its doors to all community members interested in a variety of free weekly summer programs. From the Summer Reading Challenge to engaging weekly programs for children, teens, adults, and family-friendly special events, you don't even need a library card. “This summer’s

Proud family, friends, teachers, and community celebrate Class of 2026 Photos by Jack Ponzoni Valedictorian Mubashur Ahmed gives his speech to the crowd at the Dover High School Commencement. The Dover High School Class of 2026 celebrated its path to educational growth and personal enrichment on June 18. DOVERNOW.com contributing photographer Jack Ponzoni captured moments from the celebration: Dover High School students and the assembled crowd stand for the Pledge of Allegia

Former Parking Enforcement Director facing allegations in the 2025 Town Council election. Fernando Barrios hasn't worked at Dover Town Hall for months. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Former Dover Parking Enforcement Director Fernando Barrios is facing charges of “attempted election fraud through false voter registration” in the 2025 First Ward general election. According to the investigation and a complaint filed by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office of the Public Integrity & Acc

Big D’s Hot Dog truck has been a community staple for 20 years. Dominick Angelone shares stories from his room with a view. Dominick Angelone has been feeding Dover and making friends for 20 years. (Photos/Jon Esquivel) Dover’s open doors make everyone hungry. From the smell of Colombian coffee and fresh pastries mixing in the morning mist to hot tacos and empanadas in the afternoon or grilled fish and meat, the streets are full of delicious restaurants. But some days you jus

May 9 Open House activities include a hands-on community mural, art gallery displays, music, food, and more. Looking for a fun way to enjoy a spring Saturday afternoon? Join the creative crowd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at The Amp, the Richards Building’s thriving arts and entertainment space. Amp Executive Director Walter F. Rodriguez says event-goers can expect to take part in creating a mural, enjoy some music, see a gallery of work by students from the MCO

'For The Love of Art' event launches ceramics studio and art gallery in Dover's Richards Building. The basement of Dover's Richards Building has been buzzing with activity for the past year, becoming a hub of artistic and cultural activity. Now, the space known as "The Amp" will open its doors on Saturday, April 11, giving everyone a chance to see what the revitalized basement has to offer. "For the Love of Art" will spotlight The Amp's ceramics studio, led by Ceramics Direct

IDEA Cultural presents a free show at new Richards Building arts, entertainment, and education space. COMING SATURDAY, MARCH 7: Join IDEA Cultural for its first event on The Amp's stage! Furia will be performing at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Enter The Amp at 10 N. Warren St. in Dover, NJ CLICK HERE to find more information about IDEA Cultural and its events. The Amp is the arts component of the Richards Building revitalization by developer West Morris Capital (which also ow

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CK Solutions owner Cade Krajcsovics, left, says he is on-call 24/7 to help lighten the load for people or organizations with too much junk. (Photo/CK Solutions) DOVER NOW is a local small business. We appreciate the unique talents and constant hustle of every business owner in our communities, who use them daily to serve one another and feed their families. We wanted to give something back to these businesses, so we offered a Small-Business Support Contest, with a business e