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Mayor Purzycki and 3rd District Council Member Oliver Rededicate Youth Playground at Brown Burton Winchester Park
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and 3rd District Council Member Zanthia Oliver were joined today by Council President Hanifa Shabazz and Council Member Ciro Adams for a ceremony officially dedicating a new youth playground at Brown Burton Winchester Park at 23rd and North Locust Streets in the city’s northeast section. The $375,000 playground renovation was funded […]
Spotlight on Wilmington at the National League of Cities Conference
CDC Final Report and Recommendations Garner Praise from Organizers and Attendees During last week’s National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference in Washington, DC — in the presence of NLC President Matt Zone, councilmember from Cleveland, and NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony — Wilmington City Council President Hanifa Shabazz, in her […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Recent Violence in the City
Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to recent incidents of gun violence: All of Wilmington woke up this morning to the horror of another shooting resulting in the loss of another life. This tragedy follows the February 21st shooting that claimed the lives of two other individuals. Our hearts go out to […]
Statement by Wilmington City Council on Recent Violence in the City
Wilmington, DE (February 24, 2017) Wilmington City Council issued the following statement in response to recent incidents of gun violence: All of Wilmington woke up this morning to the horror of another shooting resulting in the loss of another life. This tragedy follows the February 21st shooting that claimed the lives of two other individuals. […]
Councilman Turner Issues a Call to Action to Address Crime
Fifth District Wilmington City Councilman Va’Shun Turner issued a call to action for “men and male organizations” to come together for a community meeting to address violent crime in Wilmington. Turner hopes to establish a plan for a unified, male-focused, community-wide response. “It’s time for us as citizens, but, more importantly as men to step […]
CDC Community Advisory Council Issues Its Report on the Prevention of Youth Violence and Ways to Ensure the Positive Development of Young People
The report is the culmination of work over the past year to identify actions steps to prevent citizens from becoming involved in the criminal justice system Wilmington, New Castle County and State elected and community representatives came together today at the news conference in Wilmington to unveil a report intended to serve as a blueprint […]
Multi-Jurisdictional Law Enforcement and Community Engagement Operation is Announced to Curb Gun Violence in Wilmington
Mayor Purzycki said lawlessness won’t be tolerated; a joint police operation will focus on criminal activity and seek community support for the effort Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki said today that the steady stream of lawlessness that has played out in some city neighborhoods since the first of the year will not be tolerated. He said […]
Wilmington City Council Staff in Place
Executive team and other key staff announced City Council President Hanifa Shabazz announced the appointments of Gary Fullman as Chief of Staff, Marchelle Basnight as Chief Financial Officer & Policy Advisor, Maribel Seijo as City Clerk, David Karas as Legislative & Policy Director, and Antoine Oakley as Director of Communications. “I am extremely pleased to […]
Council President-elect Hanifa Shabazz Receives Another Title of President as Head of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials
Shabazz will serve a one-year term for a national organization that represents the interests of 213 individuals in 40 states Wilmington City Council President-elect Hanifa Shabazz was elected to another position of President yesterday when she took the reins of a national organization which represents the interests of elected black officials from around the United […]
Council President Gregory and President-elect Shabazz Thank Salesianum School and Look Forward to Representative Potter’s Efforts to Find Funding for the Renovation of Baynard Stadium
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory and Council President-elect Shabazz today expressed their appreciation to Salesianum School for its willingness to raise as much as $20 million dollars in private funding for the renovation of the City’s Baynard Stadium sports facility. The Council leaders said Council’s review process was intended to allow for a full […]
City Council Committee to Review Baynard Stadium Lease Proposal
Council’s Education, Youth and Families Committee Chair Nnamdi Chukwuocha Urges Citizens to attend the council committee meeting on November 14 A proposed long-term lease granting Salesianum School the authority to renovate, manage and maintain the City’s Baynard Stadium sports facility will be reviewed publicly on Monday. First District City Council Member Nnamdi Chukwuocha, who chairs […]
Council Member Shabazz Urges the Public to Support Stormin Norman’s Turkey Giveaway for Seniors and Families
This is the 34th year of the volunteer-driven program that has fed in excess of 75,000 people throughout Delaware Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz (D-4th District) today urged the public to support the 34th Annual NOR Enterprises Turkey Giveaway organized by Norman Oliver. The volunteer-driven program delivers turkeys to approximately 3,000 individuals and families […]
Mayor Williams and City Council President Gregory Announce a Long-Term Lease Proposal with Salesianum School for the Management and Maintenance of Baynard Stadium
The city, state and school have negotiated a long-term lease that will be reviewed by City Council before a final vote is scheduled Mayor Dennis P. Williams, City Council President Theo Gregory and members of City Council today joined Brendan Kennealey, President of Salesianum School for a major announcement concerning the future of Wilmington’s iconic […]
City Council Member Darius Brown and the Redding House Foundation Celebrate Civil Rights Icon Louis L. Redding, Esq.
A ceremony to unveil an historical marker for Attorney Redding is held at the current site of the Redding family home on 11th Street on the East Side Third District Wilmington City Council Member Darius Brown, as part of an ongoing campaign to increase the public’s awareness of the historical significance of East Side Wilmington, […]
Wilmington City Council Member Justen Wright Announces Annual College Scholarship Award Recipients
40 Wilmington Students Will Receive a $500 Financial Assist to Help Further Their Higher Education Goals Wilmington City Council Member Justen Wright today announced the recipients of his annual college scholarship award program. Wright, who represents residents citywide as an At-Large Member of City Council, supports the educational needs of at least 40 local students […]
City to Work Job Fair Set for September 7 at the Redding City/County Building from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Council Member Darius Brown hosts City Hall event to match employees with employers; job seekers should bring their resumes and their desire to work Both private and public employers will be at City Hall in Wilmington next week for a “City to Work” Job Fair organized by Wilmington City Council Member Darius Brown. The job […]
Council Member Darius Brown to Participate on National Panel to Help Cities Evaluate Their Fiscal Conditions
National League of Cities event in Pittsburgh will feature the release of the 2016 City Fiscal Conditions Report Third District Council Member Darius Brown, a member of Wilmington City Council’s Economic Development Committee, will participate on a national panel in November to help cities prepare for economic downturns. The panel will convene in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania […]
Groundbreaking and Street Renaming Ceremony Held for Townhomes at Walt’s Way, A New Northeast Housing Community of the Wilmington Housing Partnership
Council Member Darius Brown hosts the event to support the WHP’s mission to solidify the Vandever Avenue neighborhood corridor with four new homes The Wilmington Housing Partnership (WHP) broke ground today on another neighborhood improvement venture that will strengthen the Vandever Avenue neighborhood corridor in the City’s Northeast area. Last November, the WHP made way […]
Renovation of the Kirkwood Street Basketball Courts is Celebrated by the City and Community
The $51,000 project, which includes new court surfaces, backboards and player benches, also marks the return home of the Eastside SILK Basketball League A popular City-owned sports and recreational facility in east Wilmington—Kirkwood Park—has received a partial facelift and the community celebrated the achievement today at 11 a.m. when Third District City Council Member Darius […]
Wilmington City Council Urges Citizens to License Their Dogs
City Council shares news about licensing from the State of Delaware which manages animal control services in the City of Wilmington Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory is joining his Council colleagues in urging Wilmington citizens to license their dogs in accordance with City and State law. The Delaware Office of Animal Welfare, which manages […]
Wilmington City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Thursday, August 18, 2016
A synopsis for each Ordinance and Resolution has been added to assist citizens with their understanding of the legislation Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all Members of Council, invites citizens to attend the next meeting of City Council which will be held Thursday, August 18, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in […]
Wilmington City Council to Sponsor a Day of Peace and Remembrance on Saturday (August 20) in Rodney Square
The community will come together to remember victims of violence and promote peace and understanding throughout the City Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all members of Council, today announced a Day of Peace and Remembrance event to be held this Saturday, August 20, in Rodney Square beginning at 1 p.m. to […]
City Council Member Darius Brown Hosts Community Event with Comcast and the WHA to Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Comcast has partnered with HUD’s ConnectHome initiative to expand Internet Essentials to public housing and HUD-assisted residents Third District Wilmington City Council Member Darius Brown has partnered with the Wilmington Housing Authority and Comcast to encourage U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and other affordable housing-assisted City residents to apply for Internet Essentials, the company’s […]
Wilmington City Council Commends Chemours for Staying in Wilmington
Council President Theo Gregory issues a statement on behalf of the entire council “Wilmington City Council commends Chemours for its decision to continue to locate its global headquarters in Wilmington. The company’s managers and employees recognize, as we and countless others do, that Wilmington is a wonderful City which embraces the benefits of a rich […]
Wilmington City Council Member Bob Williams Urges Citizens to Support Better Block 2016
West Side Grows Together will redesign the 500 and 600 blocks of Union Street August 1 through August 3 to show the potential for revitalized economic activity Wilmington City Council Member Bob Williams (D-7th District) today joined with his Council colleagues in expressing support for an event next week that will present two blocks of […]
Bishop Aretha Morton will be Honored on Sunday, July 24 at 3:30 p.m. with a Ceremonial Street Renaming Event
Washington Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, will be renamed “Bishop Aretha E. Morton Way” to honor the Preacher, Pastor, Chaplain and Community Leader Bishop Aretha E. Morton, the first female pastor of a Baptist church in Delaware, Wilmington’s first female and African-American Fire Department Chaplain and noted community leader will receive an extraordinary honor […]
Council President Gregory Creates a Citizen Commission to Study the Future Structure and Organization of Wilmington City Council
Gregory says it is time to look again at the size and functions of future City Councils based on the City’s population and citizen needs Wilmington City Council has given its approval to a proposal by Council President Theo Gregory’s that a five-member citizen commission conduct a comprehensive study of the future structure and operations […]
FREE Financial Literacy/Money Management Presentation Scheduled for Wednesday, July 20 at Noon
The session at the Redding City/County Building will focus on how credit works, obtaining credit and keeping a healthy credit report in place Third District Council Member Darius Brown, a member of Wilmington City Council’s Economic Development Committee, today announced another in a series of free monthly presentations to promote financial literacy and provide citizens […]
Wilmington City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Thursday, July 14, 2016
Council will begin a month-long recess after Thursday’s meeting and resume its summer schedule with meetings on August 18 and 25 Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all Members of Council, invites citizens to attend the next meeting of City Council which will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 beginning at 6:30 […]
Council President Gregory Urges Federal Gov’t to Extend Student Debt Deferral/Forgiveness Program
City leader says such a program would require that students live in urban, suburban or rural areas affected by poverty and economic disadvantage Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory believes that many communities around the United States could be injected with human energy, creativity and community economic support if government student loan recipients were to […]
Council Member Hanifa Shabazz Moves Financial Assistance Program for Property Owners from Idea to Reality
The 4th District representative learned of a warranty program for water and sewer lines at a National League of Cities meeting and brought the idea to Wilmington; City Council approved the program Thursday night As Wilmington property owners may know or should know, there are sections of their property’s water and sewer lines extending from […]
Wilmington City Council Agenda for the Meeting of Thursday, July 7, 2016
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory, on behalf of all Members of Council, invites citizens to attend the next meeting of City Council which will be held Thursday, July 7, 2016 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the first floor of the Louis L. Redding City/County Building. Citizens unable to attend are […]
Wilmington City Council Supports Black Caucus Position That State Senate Owes the Children of Wilmington a Vote on Education Reforms
Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory today joined with his Council colleagues in urging the Delaware State Senate to vote on a pair of Delaware House approved measures that will reform the education system in Wilmington. House Joint Resolution #12 and House Bill # 424 would redistrict schools in Wilmington and provide additional funding for […]
Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz Goes to Dover to Support Education Reforms and to Tout CDC Report
Wilmington City Council Member Hanifa Shabazz was at Legislative Hall in Dover today to join elected and community leaders in supporting passage of legislation to reform the education system for City children based on the recommendations of the Wilmington Education Improvement Commission (WEIC). Shabazz (D-4th District) sought legislators’ support today for bills that would redistrict […]
Health Concerns Related to Mosquito Breeding and Bites are the Subject of Special City Council Committee Meeting Thursday, June 30
State mosquito control officials and the City’s Licenses and Inspections Department (L&I) will appear before a joint Wilmington City Council committee meeting next week for a televised presentation to citizens about ways to prevent mosquito-borne health problems this summer. Increasing concerns about the spread of the Zika and West Nile viruses have made the issue […]
EPA Grant Produces Environmental Employment and Training Successes for 35 Local Residents
What a difference a year makes, especially for 35 local residents seeking job prospects in various environmental service fields. Last year at this time, the Wilmington-based Brownfields Workforce Development and Job Training Coalition began to implement a three-year $192,300 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recruit, train, and find employment for local […]
City Council Mourns the Loss of Community Leader Gina DelleDonne
Gina’s community and political base was centered in her beloved Little Italy neighborhood but her compassion for Wilmington and its citizens extended citywide Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory joined today with 7th District Council Member Bob Williams and all Members of City Council in expressing sadness at the passing this morning of community leader […]
Council Member Darius Brown’s Paid Parental Leave Legislation is Approved by City Council
Legislation affords the City’s 270 non-union employees 20 days of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child six years or younger; the new employee benefit could be extended to other employees through collective bargaining The City of Wilmington’s 270 non-union employees will now be able to use up to 20 days of […]
Financial Literacy/Money Management Presentation Is Offered Free
Third District Council Member Darius Brown, who serves on the Wilmington City Council’s Economic Development Committee, today announced another in a series of free monthly presentations to promote financial literacy and provide citizens with ways to better manage their money. The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute’s (DFLI) The Money School, will offer a free presentation by […]
Bishop Aretha Morton to be Honored with a Ceremonial Street Renaming
Washington Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, is renamed “Bishop Aretha E. Morton Way” Wilmington Mayor Dennis P. Williams, City Council President Theo Gregory and Council Member At-Large Justen Wright today announced an extraordinary honor for Bishop Aretha E. Morton, Pastor of the Tabernacle Full Gospel Baptist Cathedral in Wilmington. Delaware’s first female pastor of […]
Special Financial Services Industry Class Presented at Howard High School of Technology
Council Member Darius Brown arranged for an organization of securities professionals to interact with students at the school’s academy of finance Students from the Howard High School of Technology Academy of Finance with City Council Member Darius Brown as well as school officials and representatives from the National Association of Securities Professionals. Third District Wilmington […]
Wilmington’s FY 2017 Budget Approved Last Night During a Special Meeting of City Council
The 13-member body met to reconsider last week’s defeat of the budget and passed the plan by a vote of 8 to 5; the FY 2017 budget was amended to eliminate an additional vacant position Wilmington City Council voted last night in special session to approve the City’s Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget and Water […]
Council Members Williams and Dorsey Walker Team with Local Restaurant to Assist 10 Year Old Boy Critically Injured When Hit by a Van
Cash or gift cards are sought to assist the boy and his family with medical expenses Wilmington City Council members Robert Williams (D-7th District) and Sherry Dorsey Walker (D-6th District) have joined with Silvio Garbati, owner of the Café Verde restaurant in Trolley Square to assist a young Millsboro boy who was injured last Saturday […]
Council President Gregory Applauds the City’s New Real Time Crime Center
Goal is a more coordinated approach to preventing and solving crimes Wilmington City Council President Theo Gregory offered the following comment today after attending the opening ceremony for Wilmington’s new Real Time Crime Center: “I applaud the efforts of the Mayor and the Wilmington Police Department to bring the new Real Time Crime Center online. […]
Mayor Williams and City Council President Gregory Announce a Budget Compromise for FY 2017; Funding Added for Land Bank and Housing/Neighborhood Initiatives; Four Vacant Positions Eliminated
Council’s Finance Committee will review details of the agreement today at 5 p.m.; The compromise could go to the full Council on Thursday for a vote Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams and City Council President Theo Gregory today announced a Fiscal Year 2017 budget compromise. The proposal will be vetted by the Council’s Finance Committee today […]