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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 […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Coby J. Owens Recognizes Autism Acceptance Day and April as Autism Acceptance Month in Wilmington
Monday, April 6, 2026 Councilman Coby J. Owens Recognizes Autism Acceptance Day and April as Autism Acceptance Month in Wilmington Wilmington, DE – On Thursday, April 2, 2026, Wilmington City […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Highlights Summer Learning Opportunity for Young Students in Red Clay School District
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Councilwoman Shané Darby Highlights Summer Learning Opportunity for Young Students in Red Clay School District The Summer Quest program will run from June 29, 2026, through […]
PRESS RELEASE: Council Member Shané Darby Encourages Wilmington Families to Apply for Free College Prep Bootcamp
Friday, March 27, 2026 Council Member Shané Darby Encourages Wilmington Families to Apply for Free College Prep Bootcamp The application deadline is March 30, 2026. Wilmington, DE – Council Member Shané Darby […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman McCoy Invites Community to 4th Annual 6th District Town Hall
March 23, 2026 Councilwoman McCoy Invites Community to 4th Annual 6th District Town Hall Residents of Bayard Square, Browntown, Canby Park, and Hedgeville are invited to attend on Tuesday, March 24th at […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Coby Owens Joined Community Leaders for Groundbreaking of 2923 N. Market Street Development Project
Thursday, March 19, 2026 Councilman Coby Owens Joined Community Leaders for Groundbreaking of 2923 N. Market Street Development Project Wilmington, DE – On Thursday, March 19, 2026, Councilman Coby J. […]
PRESS RELEASE: Council Member Christian Willauer Honors Parks & Recreation Employees for Extraordinary Service During Winter Storm Emergency Response
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Council Member Christian Willauer Honors Parks & Recreation Employees for Extraordinary Service During Winter Storm Emergency Response Council Members Coby Owens (1st District) and Christian Willauer […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Encourages 2nd District Residents to Submit Participatory Budget Ideas
Monday, March 16, 2026 Councilwoman Shané Darby Encourages 2nd District Residents to Submit Participatory Budget Ideas Residents of the 2nd District can submit suggestions for spending the $20,000 in discretionary funds allocated […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Councilwoman Maria D. Cabrera Urges Wilmington Students to Apply for the Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Wilmington City Councilwoman Maria D. Cabrera Urges Wilmington Students to Apply for the Minerva Marrero Hispanic Scholarship Program Scholarships of $5,000, $3,000, and $2,000 are […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilwoman Shané Darby Announces Community Solar Partnership to Help 2nd District Residents Save Up to 20% on Electric Bills
Friday, February 27, 2026 Councilwoman Shané Darby Announces Community Solar Partnership to Help 2nd District Residents Save Up to 20% on Electric Bills Residents who want to learn more are […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board to Host Community Listening Session on February 23
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board to Host Community Listening Session on February 23 Wilmington, DE – The Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board (WCPAB) will host a Community Listening Session on Monday, February […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Passes Resolution Urging Restoration of Rodney Reservoir Community Garden
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Wilmington City Council Passes Resolution Urging Restoration of Rodney Reservoir Community Garden Wilmington, DE — Wilmington City Council took a significant step toward strengthening neighborhood connections and expanding […]
PRESS RELEASE: At-Large Councilman James Spadola Encourages Wilmington Students to Apply for Rotary Club Scholarships
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 At-Large Councilman James Spadola Encourages Wilmington Students to Apply for Rotary Club Scholarships Application Deadline is January 31, 2026. Click here to apply. Wilmington, DE – At-Large Councilman James Spadola is […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Spadola Urges Continued Neighborhood Plowing, Small Business Access, Pedestrian Safety, and Snow Hauling
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Councilmember Spadola Urges Continued Neighborhood Plowing, Small Business Access, Pedestrian Safety, and Snow Hauling Wilmington, DE – As Wilmington navigates a once-in-a-decade snow event, At-Large City Councilmember James Spadola […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Passes Ordinance to Explicitly Protect Gender Identity Under City Law
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Wilmington City Council Passes Ordinance to Explicitly Protect Gender Identity Under City Law To read Ordinance 25-074, visit the link here. Wilmington, DE – At its Regular City Council Meeting […]
PRESS RELEASE: Council Member James Spadola Invites Public Input on Reforming Event Permitting Process
Thursday, January 22, 2026 Council Member James Spadola Invites Public Input on Reforming Event Permitting Process Wilmington, DE – Wilmington City Council Member James Spadola is inviting residents and community organizations to […]
PRESS RELEASE: City Council Approves Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver’s Resolution Supporting PFAS Removal Efforts at Wilmington Water Plants
Friday, December 12, 2025 City Council Approves Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver’s Resolution Supporting PFAS Removal Efforts at Wilmington Water Plants This resolution underscores City Council’s ongoing commitment to environmental safety, public […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Passes Amended Virtual Participation Ordinance, Expanding Public Access to All Government Meetings
Thursday, December 11, 2025 Wilmington City Council Passes Amended Virtual Participation Ordinance, Expanding Public Access to All Government Meetings The passage of Ordinance 25-063, is sponsored by Council Member At-Large James […]
PRESS STATEMENT: Councilmember Coby J. Owens Issues Statement on Governor Meyer’s SNAP Funding Announcement
October 30, 2025 Councilmember Coby J. Owens Issues Statement on Governor Meyer’s SNAP Funding Announcement Wilmington, DE – In response to Governor Matt Meyer’s announcement that Delaware will fund Supplemental Nutrition […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilmember Spadola Launches New Partnership to Keep Wilmington’s Parks Clean
Monday, September 29, 2025 Councilmember Spadola Launches New Partnership to Keep Wilmington’s Parks Clean Collaboration with local small business Trash Porters expands park clean-up efforts, starting with Haynes Park Wilmington, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington’s Community Police Accountability Board to Hold Upcoming Meetings
Friday, September 12, 2025 Wilmington’s Community Police Accountability Board to Hold Upcoming Meetings The meetings are open to the public and will be held in the 3rd Floor Conference Room […]
PRESS RELEASE: Councilman Coby Owens Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Full Restoration of SEPTA Service for Wilmington Starting September 14
September 11, 2025 Councilman Coby Owens Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Full Restoration of SEPTA Service for Wilmington Starting September 14 For Bus, Metro, and Regional Rail Service Schedules and New […]
PRESS RELEASE: Empowering Community Association Leaders: Join Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin for a Comprehensive Training Session
Thursday, September 4, 2025 Empowering Community Association Leaders: Join Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin for a Comprehensive Training Session This 2nd Annual event promises […]
NEWS RELEASE: Councilmember James Spadola Leads Effort to Restore Former Drug-Linked Property on North Union Street
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Councilmember James Spadola Leads Effort to Restore Former Drug-Linked Property on North Union Street Councilmember James Spadola removes graffiti on the former drug-linked property at 114 North Union […]
PRESS RELEASE The City of Wilmington Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to September 30, 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 The City of Wilmington Extends Property Tax Payment Deadline to September 30, 2025 Wilmington, DE – The City of Wilmington announced that the deadline for the payment […]
PRESS RELEASE: Council Member Yolanda McCoy to Host 6th District Hedgeville Community Block Party
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Council Member Yolanda McCoy to Host 6th District Hedgeville Community Block Party Wilmington, DE – Residents of Wilmington’s 6th District are invited to attend a Community Block Party this Saturday, […]
PRESS RELEASE: Wilmington City Council Seeks Nominations for Reintegration Subcommittee
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Wilmington City Council Seeks Nominations for Reintegration Subcommittee Nominations must be submitted no later than Monday, August 25, 2025. Wilmington, DE – The Wilmington City Council is now […]