WILMINGTON — The HBCU Week Foundation has announced that Juvenile and K. Michelle will headline the 2025 HBCU Concert Series during the 9th annual HBCU Week Wilmington. The nonprofit organization, dedicated to increasing enrollment and supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), said this year’s concert will be one of the most unforgettable highlights of the week. Michelle, a proud …
WILMINGTON— A new initiative to improve youth literacy in Wilmington was announced last Wednesday by Mayor John Carney, who unveiled a partnership with Reading Assist and educational publisher Mrs Wordsmith. The summer program will provide targeted tutoring and literacy instruction to roughly 200 children, ages 6 to 14, at two key community hubs; the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Wilmington …
A Wilmington youth center that serves at-risk children and teens is fighting to keep its doors open this summer—and it’s turning to the stage to raise critical funds. The Stop the Violence Prayer Chain Foundation’s Children’s Community Center, which serves youth in Wilmington, New Castle, and surrounding areas, has launched a fundraiser in the form of a Gospel stage play …
WILMINGTON- A group of members and volunteers of the Wilmington & Western Railroad (WWRR), operating under the name “Concerned Volunteers of the WWRR,” has spoken out regarding recent decisions and actions taken by the railroad’s Board of Directors. This group, organized through Facebook, is raising alarms over what they describe as a lack of transparency, diminished communication, and troubling leadership …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED. WILMINGTON—Delaware Humanities has opened registration for the Fall Innovation Grant cycle, which offers up to $20,000 in funding for eligible nonprofit organizations. The Action Innovation Grant aims to support projects that foster community engagement and promote the humanities within Delaware. The application process is structured in the initial Request to Apply phase, followed by the Full …
