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Wilmington Community Court Initiative Launched with a Community Resource Center Fair at the Courthouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON – As a first step toward launching the Wilmington Community Court – a new kind of problem-solving court – the Delaware Judiciary, in cooperation with the […]
Register your child in this FREE kindergarten readiness program and you may be eligible for a free computer and internet service
WILMINGTON– Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz and Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy are encouraging families to take advantage Waterford UPSTART, a FREE in-home program designed to prepare preschool-age child for kindergarten, […]
NEW DATE: Health fair to bring awareness to Teen Pregnancy and HIV
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON –According to the National Center for Health Statistics, Delaware ranks 26th in the country for teen pregnancy. With regard to the rate of those living with […]
Morning Mosquito Fogging Planned for Southbridge
WILMINGTON – The State of Delaware’s Mosquito Control Section is planning the mosquito fogging to reduce adult mosquito populations in the Southbridge area of Wilmington. Weather permitting, the fogging will […]
Council sponsors youth participation with Kalmar Nyckel on upcoming Pirate Festival
WILMINGTON – The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation and Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz are encouraging citizens to grab their pirate gear and bring the family out to the annual Wilmington […]
More than 300 participate in Wilmington Job and Opportunity Fair
WILMINGTON – The lobby of the Wilmington City/County Building, today, was abuzz with job seekers and employers engaged in energetic exchanges over employment opportunities at the Job and Opportunity Fair. […]
City Council to have Public Hearing on July 12, 2018
Pursuant to Resolution Nos. 18-044, 18-045, and 18-046 City Council public hearings are scheduled to take place on July 12, 2018 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers on the proposed amendments […]
Nominations are Open for the 16th Annual Wilmington Awards
The City of Wilmington is soliciting nominations for two separate and distinct awards—the 16th Annual Wilmington Awards and the Access Wilmington Awards. The Access Wilmington Awards recognize individuals in Wilmington who […]
Council President Shabazz releases state audit results of discretionary fund
Wilmington – Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz this week released the results of an audit conducted by the State of Delaware Auditor of Accounts of the council’s discretionary fund. […]
Odyssey Charter School celebrates raising $16k for heart health awareness
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILMINGTON – In recognition of Odyssey Charter School students raising more than $16,800 in an effort to to bring awareness to heart health by raising, the school […]
CITY COUNCIL TO HAVE PUBLIC HEARINGS ON JULY 2, 2018
Pursuant to Resolution Nos. 18-033 and 18-034, City Council public hearings are scheduled to take place on July 2, 2018 at 6:30pm in Council Chambers on the proposed amendments to […]
Wilmington’s Fiscal Year 2019 Budget is Approved
The balanced budget includes no property tax increase and a 4% water/sewer rate increase; there are no changes from the original budget proposal submitted by the Mayor to Council in […]
Traffic Restrictions Announced for Wilmington Grand Prix on May 18, 19 and 20, 2018
Motorists are advised that traffic restrictions will be in place beginning Friday, May 18 and continuing through Sunday, May 20 as the 12th Annual Wilmington Grand Prix is held. The […]
Cancellation of the previously scheduled public hearings
The previously scheduled hearings (May 17, 2018) has been canceled on the following: Proposed amendments to the Browntown/Hedgeville Neighborhood Comprehensive Development Plan, the proposed amendments to the South Wilmington Neighborhood […]
Free Scholarships for Philadelphia 76ers Youth Basketball Camp Announced
Mayor Mike Purzycki announced today that FREE scholarships are available for ten Wilmington children between the ages of 7 and 13 so they can attend one of two upcoming basketball […]
Traffic Restrictions Announced for Delaware Marathon and Running Festival on April 28 and 29, 2018
Traffic restrictions will be in place this Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29 as the 15th Annual Delaware Marathon Running Festival is held. The event, which will happen rain […]
Wilmington’s Beautiful City Initiative Continues with a Special Tree Limb Collection Event on Saturday
Mayor Mike Purzycki, Public Works Commissioner Kelly Williams and Director of Parks and Recreation Kevin Kelley announced today the continuation of Wilmington’s Beautiful City initiative with a tree limb collection […]
City of Wilmington departmental budget hearings begin next week
Wilmington, Del. (April 6, 2018)–Next week the Wilmington City Council will begin holding public hearings to review budget proposals from each of the city’s departments, which are scheduled to continue […]
WITN-22 Staff Honored by Delaware Press Association and The Photography Gala Awards for Television Productions, Photograph
Wilmington, Del. (March 29, 2018) – Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz announced today that several members of the staff of WITN-22, the City’s public television station, will receive honors both […]
Council Encourages Public to Attend Wilmington Community Advisory Council Launch of 2017 Annual Report and P.O.W.E.R. Campaign
Wilmington, Del. (March 20, 2018) – Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz and Council Member Nnamdi Chukwuocha, chair of Council’s Education, Youth and Families Committee, today invited and encouraged members of […]
Education, Youth and Families Committee to Receive Presentation on WCAC annual report
Wilmington, Del. (March 12, 2018) – Members of City Council’s Education, Youth and Families Committee will receive a presentation on the 2017 annual report of the Wilmington Community Advisory Council […]
City Council expresses sympathy to the family of Wilmington Police Captain Stephen Misetic
Wilmington, Del. (March 4, 2018) – City Council President Hanifa Shabazz, today, expressed sympathy on behalf of City Council to the family of Wilmington Police Captain Stephen Misetic, as well […]
COUNCIL FACILITATES ‘BLACK PANTHER’ SCREENINGS FOR Council partners with City schools to organize special showings of hit film
Wilmington, Del. (February 27, 2018) – City Council this week is partnering with schools throughout Wilmington to facilitate special showings of the critic-acclaimed film ‘Black Panther,’ the newest iteration of […]
COUNCIL CONVEYS TRANSIT REQUESTS TO DART OFFICIALS Council Members issue letter to State officials requesting enhanced security and marketing, benches and shelters, and the relocation of some stops
Wilmington, Del. (February 7, 2018) – Several members of City Council sent a letter, today, to the Delaware Transit Corporation conveying requests on behalf of Wilmingtonians related to the recent […]
COUNCIL ANNOUNCES KICK-OFF OF BUDGET REVIEW SEASON President Shabazz and Finance Chair Freel announce public engagement website, departmental hearings and return of hearing for Council budget
Wilmington, Del. (February 5, 2018) – City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz, today, announced the steps City Council is taking to prepare for the review of the proposed Fiscal Year […]
COUNCIL TO AMEND CITY CODE TO REINSTATE AND STRENGTHEN THE CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION
Wilmington, Del. – City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz, today, announced efforts to protect human rights and address gender-based discrimination in Wilmington by proposing an amendment to the City Code […]
COUNCIL’S HEALTH, AGING & DISABILITIES COMMITTEE TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24TH
Wilmington, Del – Wilmington City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz and Councilman Ernest “Trippi” Congo, Chair of Council’s Health, Aging & Disabilities Committee, invites and encourages residents to attend the […]
Women of Council Wear Black in Support of #MeToo and #TimesUp Movement
Wilmington, Del. – Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz, today, announced that the women of Council, supported by their male counterparts, will wear black for tonight’s regular meeting of Wilmington City […]
Wilmington City Council Promotes Literacy and Donates Books as Guest Readers for Wilmington Head Start
WHO: Wilmington City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz, Councilman Nnamdi Chukwuocha (1st District), Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver (3rd District), Councilwoman Michelle Harlee (4th District), Councilman Va’Shun (Turner 5th District), Councilwoman Yolanda McCoy […]
Council Leadership to Address Outdated Provisions, Language, and References in the City Code
Wilmington, Del. – Today, two of Wilmington City Council’s highest ranking members announced the first in a series of Ordinances designed to clean up the City Code. President Hanifa Shabazz […]
President Shabazz and Wilmington Featured in National Discussion Regarding Public Health Approaches to Reducing Crime
Wilmington, Del. – Last week, during National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2017 City Summit in Charlotte, NC, Wilmington City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz was a featured panelist for a national […]
President Shabazz Elected to National League of Cities’ Board of Directors; Concludes Term as President of National Black Caucus
Wilmington, Del. – At the National League of Cities’ (NLC) 2017 City Summit, held this past week in Charlotte, NC, Wilmington City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz was elected to a […]
PRESIDENT SHABAZZ NAMED 2017 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
Wilmington, Del. – The Nu Upsilon Chapter (Wilmington) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will honor Wilmington City Council President Dr. Hanifa Shabazz as the 2017 Citizen of the Year. […]
WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL’S STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS REPORT (ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION 17-089)
Wilmington, Del. (November 13, 2017) – President Shabazz today released the draft report from Wilmington City Council’s Strategic Planning Process. The draft document represents the completion of the first phase […]
It’s Official: New Website, New URL Address, Greater Access
After a successful soft launch of Wilmington City Council’s newly released website, today President Shabazz announced that www.WilmingtonCityCouncil.com is now the official website for Council. For the most accurate and […]
COUNCIL PRESIDENT SHABAZZ ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWL OF TWO RESOLUTIONS FOR GRANT FUNDING
Wilmington, Del. (November 1, 2017) – Council President Hanifa Shabazz announced today that she is withdrawing two resolutions that would authorize proposed grant awards from City Council, which were previously […]
City of Wilmington and New Castle County Partner With NOR Enterprises on the 35th Annual Turkey Drive
Mayor Mike Purzycki and City Council President Hanifa Shabazz today announced they have joined with New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer and the New Castle County Council to support NOR […]
COUNCIL TO REVIEW GRANT RECCOMENDATIONS UNDER NEW PROTOCOLS
Wilmington, Del (Monday, October 30, 2017) – President Hanifa Shabazz today announced that the first community grant fund recommendations, to be considered under Council’s new approval process, will be reviewed […]
WILMINGTON CITY COUNCIL JOINS EFFORT TO AID VICTIMS OF HURRICANE HARVEY
Wilmington, DE (September 29, 2017) Wilmington City Council, the City of Chester, and PHL2TEXAS organized a three-city response to the crisis in the Texas Gulf Coast area by collecting and […]
PRESIDENT SHABAZZ ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEWLY REDESIGNED WEBSITE
Wilmington, Del (Thursday, September 21, 2017) – As part of City Council’s efforts to serve, inform, and engage residents of Wilmington more effectively and efficiently, President Hanifa Shabazz today announced […]
All Hands on Deck to Address Crime and its After-effects on Wilmington’s Children, Youth and Families
The Wilmington News Journal recently published a very powerful, compelling series, “Growing Up Under Fire”, describing the epidemic of crime in our city. I was initially skeptical, indeed cynical, when […]
City Council to Meet to Discuss Commission Report and Policy Improvements
Wilmington, Del (September 5, 2017) – Last week the Council Organization Commission submitted their final report to Council President Hanifa Shabazz. The report, which was delivered to Council’s office by […]
5th District Hosts Community Conversation with Council Event
President Shabazz, Councilman Turner, and Chief Tracy Discuss Public Safety in 8th District WHO: Hanifa Shabazz, Wilmington City Council President; Councilman Va’Shun Turner (5th District); At-Large Members of Council; Robert […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Attempted Shooting of Officers
Wilmington, DE (August 25, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to yesterday’s gun violence: “Yesterday evening, officers with the Wilmington Police Department and the State of […]
Wilmington City Council Issues Statement on Recent Hate Crime in the 7th District
Wilmington, DE (August 24, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to Wednesday’s hate crime incident in Woodlawn: “Yesterday’s incident of hate, intimidation, and vandalism was truly […]
President Shabazz Issued the Following Statement Regarding Attorney General’s FOIA Opinion
Wilmington, Del. (August 14, 2017) Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz issued the following statement in response to the Attorney General’s Office opinion regarding the “open meetings” provision of the […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council Regarding FOIA Petition Opinion
Wilmington, Del. (August 11, 2017) Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz issued the following statement in response to today’s Attorney General opinion: “Today’s opinion from the Attorney General’s Office regarding […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Veto of House Bill 85
Wilmington, DE (July 20, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to Governor Carney’s veto of House Substitute 1 for House Bill 85: “On behalf of Wilmington […]