In the last issue of DOVERNOW, an opinion piece was published advocating for the Immigrant Trust Act (ITA) as a way to protect immigrant communities in New Jersey. While I respect the advocacy and share the commitment to a more welcoming Dover, it’s important to have an honest conversation about what this policy actually does—and does not—provide.

The winners will boast of their accomplishments. Other competitors will lament the ones that got away, but more than 100 K-12 students agreed that there was something fishy about the 20th Mayor's Fishing Derby in Hurd Park – and they loved every minute of it.

Stephen Zuluaga is a proud Dover native starting a career in sales and development. He also coaches soccer and works at Dover Sportsplex. His work in the community inspired him to seek out other young men and women looking for connections, motivation, and professional support.

CLOSURES AND DETOURS ANTICIPATED ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FOR THE SCHEDULED HOWARD BOULEVARD PROJECT IN MT. ARLINGTON. (Trenton) – I-80...

It was the hottest day of the year, but everyone kept their cool during Tuesday's Dover Town Council. That was no small feat considering...

Dover’s fourth-generation wallcovering store has kept local homeowners and contractors looking good for 80 years.   By Ellen Wilkowe ...

New Dover Schools superintendent reflects on personal past and professional present for future of student success.   1 How did past...

By Dave Chmiel   M ost conversations among Dover residents and visitors involve a comment and a question: The first—“Trying to find...

IDEA Cultural founder Julian Gómez promotes education and cultural collaboration to expand the community.   By Dave Chmiel   Photos by...

By Paul Wood   T he Methodist congregation built the first church in Dover. Now, 168 years later, the stately First Methodist Church of...

Reports indicate that repairs to sinkholes on Route 80 are ahead of schedule. Westbound lanes are expected to open Saturday, June 14....

Incumbent Dover Town Council member Santana retains his seat. The Dover primary election split the four open races, with incumbents...

Steady rain early kept voters away from polling locations. Now the rains have passed and the sun is out. Eager poll workers, anxious...

The new headquarters is once again ‘making news’ – for the first time in more than a century.   By Linda Mullin/Dover Historical Society...

All registered voters are eligible to vote in the 2025 primary election. Make sure which ward you live in, then follow the chart below to...

An alleged threat to council members led them to vote to close in-person participation for meetings. Is that legal?

DoverNow Editor David Chmiel interviews Sergio Rodriguez on May 22nd, 2025.

DoverNow Editor David Chmiel interviews Judy Rugg on May 22nd, 2025.

DoverNow Editor David Chmiel interviews Christopher Almada on May 22nd, 2025.

It's been a week since two westbound lanes on Route 80 opened. Don't forget to follow NJDOT's tips to get a better ride: The speed limit...