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PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Shané Darby Celebrates Long-Awaited Grand Reopening of 30th Street Park Following Six Years of Advocacy
October 28, 2026 Councilmember Shané Darby Celebrates Long-Awaited Grand Reopening of 30th Street Park Following Six Years of Advocacy Renovated Eastlake Park features upgraded playground, basketball courts, pavilion, and community […]
NEWS RELEASE: Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver Serves as Honorary Chair of Ministry of Caring Guild’s Eleganza 2026, Supporting Wilmington’s Most Vulnerable Residents
October 23, 2026 Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver Serves as Honorary Chair of Ministry of Caring Guild’s Eleganza 2026, Supporting Wilmington’s Most Vulnerable Residents Annual fashion show and fundraising luncheon brought together […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwomen Latisha Bracy and Zanthia Oliver Honor Wilmington Native and Delta Sigma Theta Founder Ethel Cuff Black with Street Sub-Naming
October 22, 2026 Councilwomen Latisha Bracy and Zanthia Oliver Honor Wilmington Native and Delta Sigma Theta Founder Ethel Cuff Black with Street Sub-Naming Ethel Cuff Black Way unveiled on October […]
PRESS RELEASE: Spadola Proposes Nuisance Property Czar Ahead of FY28 Budget
October 14, 2026 Spadola Proposes Nuisance Property Czar Ahead of FY28 Budget Wilmington, DE – As Wilmington begins discussions about the FY28 Budget, City Councilmember At-Large James Spadola is proposing that Mayor […]
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Michelle Harlee and Councilwoman Willauer Encourage Eligible Wilmington Homeowners to Seek Property Assessment Appeal Assistance
October 14, 2026 Councilwoman Michelle Harlee and Councilwoman Willauer Encourage Eligible Wilmington Homeowners to Seek Property Assessment Appeal Assistance The application deadline is March 14, 2027. Wilmington, DE — Wilmington City Council […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Announces Community Budget Town Halls to Discuss Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Process
Monday, October 12, 2026 Wilmington City Council Announces Community Budget Town Halls to Discuss Fiscal Year 2028 Budget Process Residents are invited to learn about the City’s budget, financial priorities, […]
PRESS RELEASE: At-Large Councilman Alexander Hackett Announces Security Deposit and First Month’s Rent Assistance Pilot Program
October 7, 2026 At-Large Councilman Alexander Hackett Announces Security Deposit and First Month’s Rent Assistance Pilot Program Wilmington, DE – On October 1, 2026, Wilmington City Council passed an ordinance sponsored by […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Christian Willauer Files Formal Equity Complaint to New Castle County Over Property Assessments
October 2, 2026 Councilwoman Christian Willauer Files Formal Equity Complaint to New Castle County Over Property Assessments Complaint asks County to review unfair and inequitable assessments of properties located in Hilltop, West Center City […]
NEWS RELEASE: Several Wilmington City Council Members Deliver Lunch to Firefighters in Appreciation of Their Service
September 30, 2026 Several Wilmington City Council Members Deliver Lunch to Firefighters in Appreciation of Their Service Photo by Yesenia Taveras, Director of Communications for Wilmington City Council. Wilmington, DE – As […]
PRESS STATEMENT: Joint Statement Honoring Wilmington’s Fallen Firefighters on 10th Anniversary of the Lakeview Road Fire
September 24, 2026 Joint Statement Honoring Wilmington’s Fallen Firefighters on 10th Anniversary of the Lakeview Road Fire Wilmington, DE – Wilmington City Council President Pro Tempore Yolanda McCoy (6th District), who serves […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman James Spadola Works with Eastlawn Residents and Public Works to Complete Private Alleyway Paving Project
September 23, 2026 Councilman James Spadola Works with Eastlawn Residents and Public Works to Complete Private Alleyway Paving Project At-Large Councilman James Spadola partnered with Eastlawn residents and Public Works […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Christian Willauer Asks New Castle County to Fix Assessment Inequities Between Districts in the City of Wilmington and Greenville
Monday, September 21, 2026 Councilwoman Christian Willauer Asks New Castle County to Fix Assessment Inequities Between Districts in the City of Wilmington and Greenville Wilmington, DE – Councilwoman Christian Willauer will […]
PRESS RELEASE: Court of Chancery Rules Wilmington City Council Had No Authority to Remove Spadola
September 18, 2026 Court of Chancery Rules Wilmington City Council Had No Authority to Remove Spadola Chancellor McCormick calls resolution a “clear misuse of Council Authority” and permanently blocks it from […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington Black Restaurant Week Announces Updated Saturday Night Programming at Rodney Square
September 15, 2026 Wilmington Black Restaurant Week Announces Updated Saturday Night Programming at Rodney Square Wilmington, DE – Wilmington Black Restaurant Week (WBRW), presented and hosted by Wilmington City Council, has announced updated […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Coby Owens Recognizes National Literacy Month, Encourages Wilmington Residents to Read and Give Back
September 11, 2026 Councilman Coby Owens Recognizes National Literacy Month, Encourages Wilmington Residents to Read and Give Back Owens calls on families and community members to promote early literacy, visit local […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Johnson to Hold First and Second Reading of Bancroft Rezoning Legislation to Allow Continued Community-Developer Dialogue
September 2, 2026 Councilman Johnson to Hold First and Second Reading of Bancroft Rezoning Legislation to Allow Continued Community-Developer Dialogue Dialogue between residents and the development team is underway; legislation will […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council President Trippi Congo Invites Senior High-Rise Residents to Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, August 31, 2026 Wilmington City Council President Trippi Congo Invites Senior High-Rise Residents to Special Committee of the Whole Meeting The meeting will provide seniors living in public and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman James Spadola to Host Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Concord Avenue and Miller Road Mural
Monday, August 24, 2026 Councilman James Spadola to Host Press Conference and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Concord Avenue and Miller Road Mural Wilmington, DE – At-Large Councilman James Spadola will host a […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman James Spadola Highlights Downtown YMCA’s 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball
August 14, 2026 Councilman James Spadola Highlights Downtown YMCA’s 3rd Annual Sneaker Ball Annual fundraiser will support YMCA programs serving individuals, youth, and families throughout the Wilmington community. Wilmington, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Chris Johnson Shares Community Commitments for Proposed Bancroft Parkway Redevelopment
August 14, 2026 Councilman Chris Johnson Shares Community Commitments for Proposed Bancroft Parkway Redevelopment Developer commits to reduced building size, traffic routing away from the Parkway, local and union hiring, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy Announces Wilmington’s Voluntary Rent Escrow Program Is Now Available for Residents
August 10, 2026 Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy Announces Wilmington’s Voluntary Rent Escrow Program Is Now Available for Residents To read Ordinance 25-068, visit the link here. Wilmington, DE – Councilwoman Yolanda […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Appoints Dr. Brittany C. Powell as Director of the Office of Educational Advocacy
August 10, 2026 Wilmington City Council Appoints Dr. Brittany C. Powell as Director of the Office of Educational Advocacy To visit the Office of Educational Advocacy website, click on the link […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Coby Owens and Councilman Alexander Hackett to Host a Press Conference Featuring the 1st Annual Robert Wright III Basketball Camp
August 5, 2026 Councilman Coby Owens and Councilman Alexander Hackett to Host a Press Conference Featuring the 1st Annual Robert Wright III Basketball Camp Wilmington, DE – First District Councilman Coby Owens and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy Encourages Wilmington Residents to Stay Informed Following Decommissioning of Flock License Plate Cameras
August 5, 2026 Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy Encourages Wilmington Residents to Stay Informed Following Decommissioning of Flock License Plate Cameras Wilmington, DE – As public discussion continues surrounding automated license plate […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Calls on City Council to Override Mayor Carney’s July 22 Veto of Water Shutoff Protection Ordinance
July 29, 2026 Councilwoman Shané Darby Calls on City Council to Override Mayor Carney’s July 22 Veto of Water Shutoff Protection Ordinance Wilmington, DE — Councilwoman Shané Darby is calling on […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver to Host Electric Bill Assistance Event for Third District Residents Facing Disconnects and Cut-Offs Only
July 17, 2026 Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver to Host Electric Bill Assistance Event for Third District Residents Facing Disconnects and Cut-Offs Only Wilmington, DE – Third District Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver will host an […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby’s Six-Year Effort to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Water Shutoffs Becomes Law
Friday, July 10, 2026 Councilwoman Shané Darby’s Six-Year Effort to Protect Vulnerable Residents from Water Shutoffs Becomes Law To view Substitute 2 to Ordinance 25-017, visit the link here. Wilmington, DE — After six […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Advances Housing Stability, Neighborhood Revitalization, and Affordable Energy with Four Measures Sponsored by Council Member Christian Willauer
Friday, July 10, 2026 Wilmington City Council Advances Housing Stability, Neighborhood Revitalization, and Affordable Energy with Four Measures Sponsored by Council Member Christian Willauer Legislation Creates New Programs to […]
PRESS RELEASE: Delmarva Power, Council Member Alexander Hackett, and Energize Delaware Partner to Connect Residents with Financial Assistance and Energy-Saving Resources
July 2, 2026 Delmarva Power, Council Member Alexander Hackett, and Energize Delaware Partner to Connect Residents with Financial Assistance and Energy-Saving Resources Wilmington, DE – Rising utility costs can place a strain on […]
NEWS RELEAESE: West Side Laundry Celebrates Successful Grand Opening, Bringing New Investment, Jobs, and Opportunity to Wilmington’s West Side
July 1, 2026 West Side Laundry Celebrates Successful Grand Opening, Bringing New Investment, Jobs, and Opportunity to Wilmington’s West Side West Side Laundry Owner Monika Mickute celebrates the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council to Hold Press Conference Addressing Recent Gun Violence, Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation, and Community Safety
June 30, 2026 Wilmington City Council to Hold Press Conference Addressing Recent Gun Violence, Officer-Involved Shooting Investigation, and Community Safety Wilmington, DE – In response to the heartbreaking acts of gun violence that […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman McCoy Partners with Delmarva Power to Offer Up to $500 in Energy Assistance
Monday, June 29, 2026 Councilwoman McCoy Partners with Delmarva Power to Offer Up to $500 in Energy Assistance Wilmington, DE – Councilmember McCoy, representing District 6, in partnership with Delmarva Power and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington Play Streets Returns for Summer 2026 in Loving Memory of Rysheema Dixon
Monday, June 29, 2026 Wilmington Play Streets Returns for Summer 2026 in Loving Memory of Rysheema Dixon Neighborhood Fun, Fitness, and Connection Are Coming All Summer Long WILMINGTON, DE – The […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Approves One-Time $1,000 Pension Stipend for Eligible City Retirees in Fiscal Year 2027
June 29, 2026 Wilmington City Council Approves One-Time $1,000 Pension Stipend for Eligible City Retirees in Fiscal Year 2027 To read Ordinance 26-034 in full, visit the link here. Wilmington, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Shané Darby Calls for Immediate Independent External Audit of the Wilmington Police Department
Friday, June 26, 2026 Councilmember Shané Darby Calls for Immediate Independent External Audit of the Wilmington Police Department Wilmington, DE — Following the recent officer-involved shooting involving a 19-year-old, Wilmington City […]
PRESS RELEASE: Statement from Wilmington City Council
June 26, 2026 Statement from Wilmington City Council Wilmington City Council released the following statement on Friday regarding the ongoing investigation into the officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Johnson Introduces Resolution to Extend Review Period for Bancroft Rezoning Application
June 22, 2026 Councilman Johnson Introduces Resolution to Extend Review Period for Bancroft Rezoning Application Wilmington, DE — Following a community town hall held on June 9, 2026, at Joseph […]
PRESS RELEASE: Council Members Coby Owens and Alexander Hackett Congratulate Wilmington’s Jezelle “GG” Banks on U18 Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Victory
June 22, 2026 Council Members Coby Owens and Alexander Hackett Congratulate Wilmington’s Jezelle “GG” Banks on U18 Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Victory Wilmington, DE – Wilmington City Council Members Coby Owens and […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Focused on Stability, Housing, Public Safety, and Community Investment
Friday, May 22, 2026 Wilmington City Council Passes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Focused on Stability, Housing, Public Safety, and Community Investment Wilmington, DE – During its Regular Meeting on Thursday, May […]
PRESS RELEASE: Statement from Wilmington City Council on the passing of former Wilmington Mayor Michael S. Purzycki
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Statement from Wilmington City Council on the passing of former Wilmington Mayor Michael S. Purzycki Mayor Michael S. Purzycki gives remarks during a ceremonial street sub-naming […]
PRESS RELEASE: Statement from City Council President Trippi Congo on the loss of Mother African Union Church
Sunday, May 17, 2026 Statement from City Council President Trippi Congo on the loss of Mother African Union Church Wilmington, DE – Wilmington City Council President Trippi Congo issued the following statement regarding […]
PRESS RELEASE: Community Invited to Review Final Gateway Mural Concepts
Monday, May 11, 2026 Community Invited to Review Final Gateway Mural Concepts Wilmington, DE – At-Large Councilman James Spadola is excited to share the next major milestone in the Concord Avenue/Miller […]
PRESS RELEASE: Compromise Reached for Brandywine Park Farmers Market Location
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Compromise Reached for Brandywine Park Farmers Market Location The market officially began on May 2 and will continue weekly through October. Wilmington, DE — A compromise […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver and Wilmington Housing Authority Invite Residents to Community Job Fair Connecting Wilmington to Opportunity
Monday, May 4, 2026 Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver and Wilmington Housing Authority Invite Residents to Community Job Fair Connecting Wilmington to Opportunity Wilmington, DE – Creating pathways to opportunity and uplifting Wilmington […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Invites Community to Celebrate the Class of 2026 Through “Salute to Graduates” Video
Friday, May 1, 2026 Wilmington City Council Invites Community to Celebrate the Class of 2026 Through “Salute to Graduates” Video The deadline to submit your graduate’s photo will be Friday, May […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Spadola Invites Residents to Virtual Community Meeting to Review Mural Survey Results and Next Steps
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Councilman Spadola Invites Residents to Virtual Community Meeting to Review Mural Survey Results and Next Steps Wilmington, DE – At-Large Councilman James Spadola is inviting residents to join […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Maria Cabrera Honors Global Effort to Save Lives Through Blood Donation
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Councilwoman Maria Cabrera Honors Global Effort to Save Lives Through Blood Donation Wilmington, DE – At-Large Councilwoman Maria Cabrera proudly attended and presented a formal City […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington Leaders Invite Community to Help Shape Gateway Mural for Wilmington 250 Celebration
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Wilmington Leaders Invite Community to Help Shape Gateway Mural for Wilmington 250 Celebration Wilmington, DE – At-Large Councilman James Spadola is calling on residents across Wilmington to […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Shané Darby to Host Press Conference on Codifying Office of Community Safety
Monday, April 13, 2026 Councilmember Shané Darby to Host Press Conference on Codifying Office of Community Safety WILMINGTON, DE — Councilmember Shané Darby will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at […]
PRESS RELEASE: At-Large Councilman James Spadola Urges DNREC to Preserve Brandywine Farmers Market at Josephine Fountain Location
Monday, April 13, 2026 At-Large Councilman James Spadola Urges DNREC to Preserve Brandywine Farmers Market at Josephine Fountain Location Wilmington, DE – Wilmington City Councilman At-Large James Spadola is calling […]