Monday, April 27, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Support for aging neighbors: Happening tomorrow, the Food Bank of Delaware hosts a Senior Health Fair in nearby Milford with resources, giveaways, and vendors like Bayhealth, open to all seniors with pre-registration required -- get all the details.

New chapter for Dover history: Dover City Council approved expanding the Greater Dover Museum with partial funding through a new nonprofit. Supporters say more space could boost tourism, and the museum is seeking board members -- get all the details.

Advancing law enforcement professionalism: Four Delaware police departments, Clayton, Dewey Beach, Harrington, and Rehoboth Beach, earned state accreditation earlier this month after inspections and reviews, a milestone POST says will strengthen public safety -- see how agencies were evaluated.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Errand day, upgraded: Skip the zigzag around town and hit Dover Mall for a loop of Boscov's, JCPenney, and Dick's Sporting Goods, with quick grabs from Bath & Body Works or Foot Locker, plus kid energy-burners like Jump Zone and Go Playland. Perfect for a rainy afternoon or a procrastination-powered gift run.

Staircase with stories: Step into The Old State House, built in 1791, for a quick hit of Dover pride and architecture nerd joy. Peek at the gilt sunflower ceiling sham, climb the geometrical staircase, then spot Washington and War of 1812 heroes watching from the chambers, judging your selfie form.

Weeknight sanity saver: Sometimes you just need a solid plate of wings, a burger you can actually hold with two hands, and the kind of neighborhood chatter that makes you linger. Wolfie’s Grille keeps it simple and satisfying, the perfect low-stress fallback when cooking sounds impossible.

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

Selling your house doesn't have to take months: If you need to sell quickly — because you're downsizing, relocating, or just ready to close this chapter — Liz helps seniors sell their houses fast. As-is. No repairs, no showings, no drawn-out back-and-forth. You pick the closing date. *See how it works →

Unknown-number calls aren't random: Scammers don't just pick numbers out of a hat. They pay data brokers a few bucks and get everything they need to harass you, trick you, rob you, or steal your identity outright. Incogni removes all of your personal info from these data broker sites and keeps an eye out to make sure it stays gone for good. *Get protected →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

🏃 Couch to 5K @ Silver Lake Drive | Wednesday (4/29) at 10:00 AM – Silver Lake’s doing the heavy lifting here, with a flat, pretty 3-mile loop that’s perfect for OLLI’s Couch to 5K crowd. Think friendly stroll-jog, good conversation, and just enough sweat to justify pancakes after, no heroics, unless a goose mouths off.

🎶 Lisa's Healing Sound Journey (Aerial) @ Floating Lotus Yoga & Aerial (Smyrna) | Thursday (4/30) at 6:00 PM – Ready to swap your to-do list for an exhale? Lisa’s aerial sound bath blends crystal bowls, chimes, and soothing tones, therapy without the small talk, to bring you back to yourself, no experience required. Bring what keeps you cozy, and cancel 24 hours prior.

🎉 Dover Days Parade and Festival @ Biggs Museum of American Art | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Ready to do Dover Days like a pro? Post up at the Biggs Museum for music, a cash bar, crafts, and exhibits on Delaware history, then hit the parade and food vendors, swing back to help paint the community canvas, and cheer on their float.

🌳 Liberty Tree Designation and Wish Wall @ John Bell House Interpretive Center | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – America turns 250, and First State Heritage Park is giving its American holly a promotion to Liberty Tree with a ceremony, then inviting us to tie wishes to branches. It is low-key, quietly patriotic, and peak Dover. Swing by John Bell House to add yours.

💐 Mother's Day Market @ Fifer Orchards (Camden) | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – If you've been waiting for a sign to buy Mom something that isn't a candle, this spring market is it. Shop 50 local vendors, visit the farm store, grab food from the kitchen, let the kids loose at U-play, and seal with petting zoo cuddles.

🌱 Spring Plant Sale @ Food Bank of Delaware (Milford) | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Grab your gardening gloves and swing by Milford for a spring plant sale loaded with vegetable, flower, and herb starts. The Food Bank cafe is serving lunch, and your haul helps fund the Milford garden. Perfect excuse to play in the dirt without guilt.

🐎 Rider Pride Day @ Caesar Rodney High School (Camden) | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a reason to wear blue and gold, this is it. Drop a resume at the district job fair, then stick around for food trucks, student performances, free sports clinics, and enough community orgs to fill next year’s calendar.

JS Homes unveils the Legend, a fresh floor plan with a first level owner’s suite and a grand two story foyer that opens to a vaulted family room. A main level laundry and mudroom sit smartly off the two car garage. Upstairs brings three generous bedrooms with their own bath access, offering flexible, easygoing living.