Two members of the New Castle County Council are urging the county to launch an independent audit of its recent property reassessment, citing widespread concerns from residents and community groups about the fairness and transparency of the process. Councilmembers David Tackett and Brandon Toole announced Tuesday that they want an external review of the reassessment conducted by Tyler Technologies, the …
A Wilmington tax preparer was sentenced Monday to more than six years in federal prison for orchestrating a nationwide fraud scheme that siphoned off more than $9 million in COVID-19 relief funds. Jady Solano, 43, was sentenced to 80 months behind bars after prosecutors said he led a wide-ranging effort to defraud the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was …
Concerns about New Castle County’s property reassessment continue to spark public outrage, as residents took to public comments at the most recent Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday. The meeting followed a series of discussions at recent county and city meetings, as officials across Wilmington and New Castle County attempt to manage the fallout from the first full property reassessment in …
WILMINGTON— Mayor John Carney has announced new leadership for the City of Wilmington’s Parks and Recreation Department, appointing Dr. Melody Phillips as Director and Tanya Warner as Deputy Director. The appointments are part of a broader effort by the Carney administration to reshape the city’s approach to public recreation, youth programming, and community engagement. “Since taking office, one of my …
NEWARK- The city has been awarded a grant of up to $65,000 from The Wills Group through its Reimagining Outdoor Spaces 2025 initiative. The funding, which was formally accepted by Newark City Council, will support a series of enhancements at Folk Park, located near South College Avenue. The Wills Group, owner of the Dash In convenience store and gas station …
Following a bipartisan request of seven state legislators, State Auditor Lydia York has agreed to look into the Appoquinimink School District after its Board of Education approved a 10% increase in the local school tax rate after assuring the public of no tax hike this year. “Over the past week, my office has received multiple communications from lawmakers and members …
Delaware transit officials are bracing for major service disruptions as SEPTA, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, faces a $213 million funding shortfall that could gut commuter rail service between Philadelphia and northern Delaware. At a July 1 informational webinar hosted by DART (Delaware Transit Corporation), state planners outlined proposed SEPTA service reductions and DART’s potential response—including a new bus bridge …
New Castle County has posted property tax totals for the 2025 tax year following the county’s first full property reassessment in more than 40 years. Residents can now view their tax amounts on the County’s Parcel Search website, with detailed bills set to be mailed the week of July 21. The new tax rates for unincorporated areas are $0.1575 per …
Between new treatment efforts in Stanton and ongoing concerns about contamination in the Christina River, PFAS have emerged as a growing concern in Delaware, raising questions about health, accountability, and cleanup. So, what are PFAS? And why do they matter? PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are a class of human-made chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and …
Visitors to Delaware Seashore State Park are being warned to steer clear of designated zones around the Indian River Inlet starting Monday as state officials begin testing an upgraded sand bypass system. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced that the mechanical system — designed to mimic the natural flow of sand along the coast — …
Delaware drivers will soon pay more at toll booths and the DMV as the state moves forward with new transportation funding measures set to take effect later this year. Following the passage of House Bill 164 and a resolution signed by Secretary of Transportation Shanté Hastings, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced toll and fee increases that are expected …
New Castle— The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced Thursday that several shooting ranges at the Ommelanden Hunter Education and Training Center will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 14, to allow for a lead recovery project. The closures will affect the trap, skeet, and 5-stand shooting fields while DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife carries …
