3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (72+ words) Wilmington is budgeting $800, 000 for a variety of events surrounding the nation's 250th birthday. The biggest expenses are going to an expanded Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and an outdoor boxing event. .. Here's how much money Wilmington is spending on 250th celebrations Wilmington wants…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (176+ words) Wilmington Mayor John Carney reflects on the Christina Park tent village, and where homelessness policy goes from here. Wilmington Mayor Carney talks Christina Park legacy, next steps Mayor John Carney wanted to try something different to address homelessness in Wilmington....

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (110+ words) Michael S. Purzycki, a former Wilmington mayor and public servant, died at age 80 after a battle with leukemia. A funeral Mass attended by prominent figures like President Joe Biden was held at St. Wilmington mourns former Mayor Michael Purzycki A Wilmington…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (143+ words) Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, who died at 80, is remembered as a visionary leader. Colleagues and friends described him as a dedicated, courageous, and caring public servant. He served as. .. Delaware who's who gathers to remember Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (52+ words) Wilmington's firefighters' union says they are starting every shift understaffed as they approach one year after they began EMS. "It's not sustainable:" Wilmington Fire Department overbudget on overtime Wilmington Fire Department handled more than 850 fires and more than 14, 000 emergency medical…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (111+ words) "Things aren't how they were decades ago. Many people would like to go back to those days, which we all realize is not possible," organizers said. Wilmington's annual Italian Festival trims down, moves saints parade Long gone are the days…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (63+ words) Wilmington's West Side Creative Hub opens, offering artists a community space to connect, showcase work and grow careers. West Side Creative Hub opens as a space to support Wilmington artists For years, Wilmington artist and community advocate Vanity Constance has…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (114+ words) Musical acts from Delaware and Philadelphia will rock the intersection of Gilpin Avenue and N. Rodney Street as part of the debut Gilrod Springfest. 16 bands on 4 stages as Wilmington's Porchfest spawns free Springfest It was seven months ago that hundreds of…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (79+ words) Everything from outdoor nighttime boxing in Rodney Square to dining on Delaware Avenue under the stars is slated for this summer in the city. Wilmington 2026 summer guide highights 10 must-see big-city events We survived a harsh winter with long-lasting snow. Now…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (77+ words) Residents of a city-sanctioned unhoused tent-village in Wilmington's Christina Park say they have nowhere to go after being told they have until June 15 to leave. Wilmington spent more than $100, 000. .. Wilmington park residents looking for answers after 'eviction notice' After more…...