Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Kent County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Kent County from local and regional media.

WBOC TVpark hours closure

Dover, Kent County parks closing early amid concerns over "pop-up parties"

Dover, Kent County parks closing early amid concerns over "pop-up parties" WBOC TV

Oct 9, 2026

The News Journalparks and recreation

Where Kent County wants to build its first outdoor pickleball courts

Where Kent County wants to build its first outdoor pickleball courts The News Journal

Oct 7, 2026

WBOC TVpark closures for crowd control

Numerous Kent Co. parks closed to prevent large pop-up parties

Numerous Kent Co. parks closed to prevent large pop-up parties WBOC TV

Oct 7, 2026

Spotlight Delawarehomeless shelter closure

Largest Kent County homeless shelter won’t operate this winter, leaving dozens in the cold

Largest Kent County homeless shelter won’t operate this winter, leaving dozens in the cold Spotlight Delaware

Oct 6, 2026

FOX Weathertornado damage / emergency declaration

Tornado tears through Dover, Delaware, leaving significant damage, prompting state of emergency

Tornado tears through Dover, Delaware, leaving significant damage, prompting state of emergency FOX Weather

Aug 20, 2026

Delaware Business Timesdata center regulation

Kent County moves to regulate future data center development

Kent County moves to regulate future data center development Delaware Business Times

Jul 10, 2026

Spotlight Delawareopioid crisis task force

Dover task force advances youth-focused opioid recommendations

Dover task force advances youth-focused opioid recommendations Spotlight Delaware

Feb 17, 2026

Sierra Clubdata center development

Proposed Data Center Projects

Proposed Data Center Projects Sierra Club

Feb 1, 2026

Spotlight Delawaresnow removal

Frigid temps impede snow removal, raising residents’ ire

Frigid temps impede snow removal, raising residents’ ire Spotlight Delaware

Jan 30, 2026

Spotlight Delawaresaltwater intrusion / groundwater management

Saltwater intrusion requires underground compromise in Kent County

Saltwater intrusion requires underground compromise in Kent County Spotlight Delaware

Dec 24, 2025

Spotlight Delawareopioid crisis task force

Dover opioid task force to address crisis, consider settlement commission money

Dover opioid task force to address crisis, consider settlement commission money Spotlight Delaware

Oct 10, 2025

WDELpark closures for DSU Homecoming

Dover, Kent County to close parks early during Delaware State's Homecoming Weekend

Dover, Kent County to close parks early during Delaware State's Homecoming Weekend WDEL

Oct 9, 2025

Community Pulse

Faith Life Church expansion

Golf course maintenance at 830 Artis Drive

Cattail Creek Propane Facility

Sunrise Shaws Corner Road Solar

SL-26-06 Harmony Hills II

C-26-04 home daycare

Data centers ordinance LC26-06

LC26-10 Taylor rezoning

Data center ordinance

Data centers

Harmony Hills II subdivision

Head Start Lane road conditions

Cut-through traffic and pedestrian safety

Pintail Crossing approval

Fence on HOA property and cut-through traffic

Traffic capacity on McGinnis Pond Road

Neighborhood character and density

DelDOT access and next steps

Traffic and child safety

Kent County Volunteer Firefighters Association

Entrance screening

Northern buffer accuracy

Carter's Creek subdivision

Buffer along property line

Northern buffer along Plantation Drive

Levy Court meeting room rental fees

Pintail Crossing cut-through traffic

Pintail Crossing emergency services

Pintail Crossing traffic and mailboxes

Hampton Ridge

Pintail Crossing character and school district

Pintail Crossing density and traffic

Pintail Crossing comprehensive plan compliance

Pintail Crossing

Pintail Crossing buffer

Pintail Crossing stormwater and wildlife

Pintail Crossing HOA concerns

C-26-02 Delmarva Power substation

C-26-01 Home Daycare

SL-26-03 Barratts Landing

Thompson Ridge subdivision / public safety

Thompson Ridge subdivision

Thompson Ridge subdivision / farmland loss

DE State Fire School signage

King rezoning — Maidstone Branch Road

Keeping of animals ordinance

CS-26-01 Fire School signage

CZ-26-01 King rezoning