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 …
The New Castle County Council is advancing with a pilot program to install speed cameras on Milltown Road and, most likely, McKennan’s Church Road. Ordinance 25-071 establishes an electronic speed monitoring system that will be piloted for five months. Funded by state legislators Rep. Kim Williams and Sen. Spiros Mantzavinos, using approximately $28,500 in community transportation funds. Council approved the …
At the June 10 Public Safety Committee meeting, New Castle County Councilmembers discussed a proposed ordinance to increase the mandatory retirement age for county police officers from 55 to 57. Introduced as Ordinance 25-084, the measure seeks to amend Chapter 26 of the New Castle County Code to support officer retention and align with trends in other jurisdictions. “This ordinance …
A Newark woman has been arrested and charged with filing a false report after allegedly fabricating the kidnapping of her 3-year-old daughter, Nola Dinkins, which prompted an Amber Alert and multi-agency overnight search. On Tuesday evening, police responded to the 500 block of Gender Road after 31-year-old Darrian Randle reported that Nola had been abducted at gunpoint by an unknown …
THIS STORY HAS BEEN UPDATED The Amber Alert issued Tuesday evening for 3-year-old Nola Dinkins has been canceled, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide, according to New Castle County Police. The alert was issued after Nola’s mother reported that an unknown white male armed with a handgun had abducted the child from her vehicle on the …
The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) has awarded a new round of Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grants to 10 small businesses across the state, providing $650,000 to support a range of innovative and community-driven ventures. Winners of the Spring 2025 EDGE grant competition were recognized during a ceremony held June 4 at Bally’s Resort in Dover. The …
WILMINGTON — Pride Month is in full swing in Wilmington, with a range of events scheduled throughout June to celebrate LGBTQ+ identity, community, and inclusion. From drag shows and musical performances to zoo days and baseball nights, the city is offering something for everyone. Rockwood Pride Saturday, June 14 | 4–8 p.m. Rockwood Park & Museum will come alive with …
Nearly 800 law enforcement officers from across the state will participate in the 39th Annual Delaware Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, carrying the Flame of Hope from June 11 to June 13 in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. Spanning from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, the three-day event features multiple relay legs and ceremonial stops, culminating in the …
Cinnaire has announced the closing of a $340 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) multi-investor fund, the largest in its 32-year history. Known as Fund 43, the investment will support the development and preservation of affordable housing across 11 states, including a major project in Wilmington. The fund will finance 33 developments, resulting in 2,455 affordable housing units and benefiting more …
Officials announced Tuesday that the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) has reserved $5.5 million in funding for 15 development projects across four municipalities through the state’s Downtown Development District (DDD) program. The funding is intended to help catalyze $173.6 million in private investment in revitalization efforts in Dover, Laurel, Georgetown, and Wilmington. Projects receiving reservations include Villa Maria at Brandywine, The Old …
NEW CASTLE- On Tuesday, New Castle County Council’s Community Services Committee officials confirmed that the county will receive increased federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for fiscal year 2026, supporting key housing and community development programs amid continued economic strain on vulnerable populations. Carrie Casey, general manager of the Department of Community Services, announced …
WILMINGTON —On Thursday, Wilmington City Council voted to approve a new property tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year, as residents and lawmakers grappled with the fallout of a controversial reassessment conducted by Tyler Technologies. The approved ordinance establishes a bifurcated tax rate of 3.7413M for residential properties and 5.8276M for commercial properties for fiscal year 2025–2026. The city says …
