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DHS Student Identified as Accident Victim
Donations being collected for Christofer Jeremy Chavez Huamani. Club Colombia will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, to receive mourners and donations. (Facebook photo) The young man who was struck and killed by an NJTransit train on April 16 has been identified as 18-year-old Dover High School student Christofer Jeremy Chavez Huamani. A Facebook posting recounted his life and the sad news: "It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Chavez Huamani
David Chmiel
Apr 192 min read


Teen Struck, Killed by NJTransit Train
The investigation into the accident along Richboyton Road continues . NJTransit confirmed the death of a Dover teen on the evening of Thursday, April 16. A Dover teen was struck and killed Thursday evening along Richboyton Road by an eastbound NJTransit train, according to NJTransit and law-enforcement officials. NJ Transit Police is the primary investigator on the case. NJTransit released this statement: At approximately 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, Morris & Essex Line train 858
David Chmiel
Apr 172 min read


Analilia Mejia Captures Special Election
Democrat cruises to victory for U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Ananlilia Mejia was declared the winner of the April 16 special election over Joe Hathaway. Democrat Analilia Mejia scored a decisive win over Republican opponent Joe Hathaway in the special election for Gov. Mikie Sherrill's vacant U.S. Congress (NJ-11) seat. The district includes Morris, Essex, and Passaic counties. With more than 90 percent of the ballots tallied, Mejia, co-executive director
David Chmiel
Apr 171 min read


Dunking for Dover
Rafael Castro, or ‘Slim’ to those who know him best, may be paving a path to professional basketball glory. No matter where the game takes him, he will never lose sight of his home court.
dovernow.com staff
Apr 157 min read


Candidates Vie for Governor Sherrill’s Vacant Seat
Analilia Mejia and Joe Hathaway share their views as they compete to finish their 11th District Congressional term.
dovernow.com staff
Apr 146 min read


Do You Know George Richards?
Dover became its own town on April 1, 1869. George Richards led the movement to incorporation and was elected its first mayor. The wealthy industrialist and banker owned companies in iron production, railroads, mining, and lumber. Within a few years, he’d transform one of his stores into the three- story building that still bears his name.
dovernow.com staff
Apr 137 min read


Watching Spring Bloom
Enough with the snow. Out with the parkas. In with park benches, picnic
spreads, and blooms on the trees. Each spring, Dover transforms into a postcard. Follow the buds along West Blackwell Street and Park Heights Avenue, and feel the town wake up to shades of soft white and pink.
dovernow.com staff
Apr 122 min read


Dover Midfielder Has Goal in Sight
Michelle Alvarez jumped on a flight in February to dodge the second major snowstorm of the year to live out a dream. She even left her family a note:
“Dream big, because the bigger your dream, the more your heart believes. Look at me now!”
David Chmiel
Apr 103 min read


Get Your Hands Dirty at The Amp
'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
David Chmiel
Apr 71 min read


DHS Tigers' Teams 'Unified' by Hoops and Hope
The program empowers athletes, coaches, partners, and fans to celebrate the joy of competition. The Tigers applied full-court defensive pressure against Pequannock High School. Photos by Anthony Rodriguez Jacob Jaramillo Moncada is a Dover High School baller. “My favorite things are being able to play in the games and practice to further improve my shooting and enjoy the sport,” he says. “And having the national anthem sung before the basketball game.” Jacob is a baller with
David Chmiel
Apr 35 min read


Hannah Olmo Honored by DHS, Morris County
Acclaimed Fine Arts/Dance teacher named best for 2025-26 school year. DHS Fine Arts/ Dance teacher Hannah Olmo, center, is surrounded by family and students as she is recognized for her dual Teacher of the Year awards. (Photo/Karen Fucito) The Dover High School community surprised Fine Arts/Dance teacher Hannah Olmo with the news that, in addition to earning Teacher of the Year status at DHS, Morris County also named her the Governor's Educator of the Year. She was celebrate
dovernow.com staff
Mar 314 min read


Morris Democrats Remove Dover Committee After 2025 Election Review
Members who backed Republican candidates were ousted; T.C. McCourt chosen to lead new committee. T.C. McCourt has been chosen to lead the next iteration of the Dover Democratic Committee. (Photo courtesy, T.C. McCourt) The Morris County Democratic Committee has voted overwhelmingly to remove all members of the Dover Democratic Committee from their party positions, concluding a months-long disciplinary process that centered on the conduct of Dover Democrats during the 2025 gen
Mariana Simioni
Mar 313 min read


Dover Town Council Takes Step Toward Apartment Project
The move allows local developer Roger Gupta to submit a site plan for redevelopment near Crescent Field. Dover Town Council voted 5-4 to approve the first reading of the redevelopment effort for the 46 S. Morris Street rooming house. (Photo/DOVERNOW) The Dover Town Council voted to allow the redevelopment of the rooming house at 46 S Morris Street, located across from Crescent Field and near the train station. The vote comes nearly four months after the council voted to appr
Mario Marroquin
Mar 263 min read


CCM Launching NASA Space Camp
Free Space-Themed Summer Astro Camp® will help middle schoolers study the science of exploration. Middle school students will have the opportunity to reach for the stars this summer as County College of Morris (CCM) hosts its first NASA Astro Camp® on campus. Designed for students in grades 6 through 8, the free, four-day camp will immerse participants in hands-on engineering challenges and space exploration activities inspired by real-world missions. The camp will run from
dovernow.com staff
Mar 261 min read


CCM Opens Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science
The CECS will offer new and expanded programs in business and culinary science, while supporting economic growth. David Burke (third from right), internationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur, was the keynote speaker at the ceremony for CCM's Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science. (Photo/CCM) County College of Morris (CCM) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today celebrating the opening of its Center for Entrepreneurship & Culinary Science (CECS). The CECS
David Chmiel
Mar 113 min read


Furia Opening The Amp
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
dovernow.com staff
Mar 51 min read


A Helping Hand for Tax Season
United Way volunteers are making it easier for low- to moderate-income households to file accurately, access credits, and save hundreds in preparation fees. By Mariana Simioni For many residents across northern New Jersey, tax season presents a familiar challenge: paying an average of $300 for commercial tax preparation or attempting to file alone, which risks missing refunds and credits. In a region where wages often don’t keep pace with living costs, that choice can make a
dovernow.com staff
Feb 256 min read


DLT’S Lightning Thief Snatches Top Nominations
Dover Little Theatre’s production of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical scored multiple nominations for the 2025 BroadwayWorld.com New Jersey Awards. In addition, DLT’s production of Misery scored a few nominations in the drama categories. The Lightning Thief, based on the popular Percy Jackson book series by Rick Riordan, earned over a dozen awards, including Best Musical, Best Ensemble, and Best Theatre for Young Audiences Production.
dovernow.com staff
Feb 241 min read


Developers Delay Presentations to Dover Planners
Review of 640-unit Bassett Highway project moved to March 19 meeting. The Dover Town Planners shared support for residents' concerns about the impact that a proposed West Blackwell project would have on the neighborhood's parking challenges. (Photo/DOVERNOW.com) Dover Town Hall was a full house for the February 19 Planning Board meeting, nearly evenly split among residents and developers and their attorneys, architects, and consultants. Attorney Dean Donatelli reviewed the t
David Chmiel
Feb 203 min read


Christine’s Corner: New Year, New You
There’s something about January that brings a renewed sense of possibility, like anything is possible. That’s why it felt like the perfect theme for the first Christine’s Corner of the year: New Year, New You.
dovernow.com staff
Feb 203 min read
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