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New Castle County releases new property tax rates amid reassessment review and appeals

Claudia EstradaGovernment, Headlines

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 …

The Stop the Violence Prayer Chain Foundation has launched a fundraiser in the form of a Gospel stage play titled "Stubborn Is As Stubborn Does". (Photo courtesy of  Margaret Guy)

Fundraiser play aims to prevent closure of Wilmington Youth Program

Claudia EstradaCulture, Arts & Entertainment, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines

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 …

On Saturday, May 17, Historic New Castle will host the 100th anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, the nation’s longest-running home and garden tour. (Photo courtesy of Lissa Hilsee)

‘A Day in Old New Castle’ celebrates 100 years with tours, performances, and Gatsby-era celebration

Claudia EstradaCulture, Events, Headlines

NEW CASTLE — One of Delaware’s most cherished traditions marks a major milestone this year. On Saturday, May 17, Historic New Castle will host the 100th anniversary of A Day in Old New Castle, the nation’s longest-running home and garden tour.  The daytime event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a full day of historic tours, performances, and …

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New Castle named one of America’s most charming small towns by HGTV

Claudia EstradaHeadlines

NEW CASTLE- New Castle County has earned national recognition as one of HGTV’s 50 Most Charming Small Towns in America.  The article highlights the town’s rich history, picturesque streets, and vibrant attractions, drawing attention to its colonial past.  HGTV selects its list of the most charming small towns based on a variety of factors that showcase the heart and soul …

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ChristianaCare, GoHealth add 4 more urgent care centers

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

  ChristianaCare and GoHealth on Tuesday celebrated the opening of four urgent care centers, bringing the number they operate to 14 in Delaware and two in Maryland, one in Easton and one in Northeast. Each of the four new sites is named for their locations: Kirkwood at 3926 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington; New Castle at 129 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle;  …

Claymont master plan

Plan promotes rail service, bicycling, walking, EV charging

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Railroad passengers, bicyclists, pedestrians and charging stations for electric vehicles are all important parts of the Wilmington Area Planning Council’s $2.8 billion 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan. Yes, there are also some projects that clearly are for gas-powered motor vehicles, but alternative means of transportation are increasingly being prioritized. IN THE NEWS: NBN Sports Academy opens new facility in Hockessin The …

The Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park & Museum is Dec. 1-2. (New Castle County Department of Community Services)

On this day of Christmas: Holiday events to mark on your calendar

Ken MammarellaCulture, Headlines

Here are some memorable events to celebrates Christmas in Delaware. These events run only a day or two. There’s a separate list of events that run more often. Camden-Wyoming Christmas Parade. 6 p.m. Dec. 9, starting at Caesar Rodney High School. Organized by the two towns. Caroling on the Cirle and the Georgetown Christmas Parade.  Caroling at 6 p.m. Dec. …

A long line of people seeking low-digit tags at the Georgetown DMV. (Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles)

Only in the First State: Our obsession with low-digit tags

Ken MammarellaCulture, Government, Headlines

This week is prime time for one of Delaware’s odder rituals: a hunt for low-digit tags. The Delaware Department of Motor Vehicles every year runs an online lottery and in-person release of low-digit tags for motor vehicles. This year’s online lottery drew 17,408 entries and is already closed, but the last two in-person events are Thursday. If you’re interested, you …

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Time to trash expired meds and reduce drug overdose deaths

Ken MammarellaHealth, Government, Headlines

With Delaware’s 25th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming up Saturday, Oct. 28, the state says it sees signs that discarding expired or unused medication is one arrow in its arsenal to reducing addiction and deaths from drug overdoses. Among other things, the Delaware Division of Public Health pointed to: Delaware has dropped in the ranking of overdose deaths per capita. …

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How’s the Del. housing market? Depends on who you talk to

Ken MammarellaBusiness, Headlines

My uncle, a resident of Bethany Beach, liked to say that people who lived at the beach talked about three things: real estate, the weather and where to eat. Here are a few interesting numbers to spark a conversation about real estate: • The Lewes area is Delaware’s hottest market in terms of rising prices, according to the real estate …