Executive Marcus Henry has signed to raise current impact fees to account for inflation and establish a new system for ongoing updates tied to the CPI. (Photo by David McBee)

New Castle County updates impact fees for first time in nearly two decades

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Government & Politics, Headlines

New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry has signed into law a major overhaul of how the county calculates and applies impact fees on new development, the first significant update to the policy in nearly two decades. The ordinance updates Article 14 of the New Castle County Code to raise current impact fees to account for inflation and establishes a new …

New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry signs the Fiscal Year 2026 budget on Thursday, June 12.  (Photo: WITN Channel 22)

New Castle County Council approves $454M FY26 budget

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Government & Politics, Headlines

  WILMINGTON — New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry signed his first budget into law Thursday morning following unanimous approval by County Council the night before. The $454 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 passed 13–0.  “Thank you all for joining us today as I officially signed the FY 26 budget for New Castle County,” Henry said during a …

PAC is seeking 30 to 40 works from artists based in New Castle County. Artwork in a variety of 2D and 3D mediums, including painting, photography, fiber art, and sculpture, will be considered. (Photo by Alicia Zinn)

New Castle County seeks local artists for long-term installation at executive offices

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Delaware Arts, Headlines

NEW CASTLE — New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry and the Public Arts Commission (PAC) have issued a call for local artists to submit works for a new, long-term art installation at the County Executive’s Offices at the Government Center in New Castle. “In honor of New Castle County’s new County Executive, Marcus Henry, the Public Arts Commission is hosting …