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Former Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki, who led Riverfront overhaul, has died
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (687+ words) Purzycki led the effort to dramatically overhaul the Wilmington Riverfront into a thriving residential and business district. FILE - Then-Mayor Mike Purzycki talks about efforts to improve the city's Riverside section in a 2024 WHYY News interview ("Resurrecting Riverside"/WHYY News) Former…...
Wilmington residents encouraged to sign up for community solar initiative
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (794+ words) Each week, Tiny Desk Radio hosts Bobby Carter and Anamaria Sayre present three Tiny Desk concerts and share how these memorable (and sometimes viral) moments came together. You'll hear world-class musicians from the worlds of pop, jazz, classical, Americana, hip-hop,…...
Wilmington replaces city-issued tents for unhoused residents after they leaked
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (842+ words) Wilmington is requiring unhoused people to live in city-issued tents, but one Christina Park resident says officials "have no idea what they're doing." Javier Horstmann, an official with Wilmington Mayor John Carney's office, speaks with an unhoused resident as city…...
Unhoused Wilmington residents get soaked in new city-issued tents after heavy rain
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1340+ words) Unhoused people living in a Wilmington park say their mattresses and clothes were drenched while using a city-bought tent. Jerry Alford, 67, was pleased with his new tent until he learned his table might violate new Wilmington rules for the homeless…...
Advocates urge support for Wilmington renters during mayor's budget speech
2+ mon, 9+ hour ago (835+ words) Wilmington housing advocates and the mayor's office are at odds over his opposition to rent assistance and stabilization programs. Wilmington Mayor John Carney gives his fiscal year 2027 budget address at the Old Town Hall in honor of America's 250th birthday. (Sarah…...
Wilmington Council president threatens only elected Republican after party switch
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (1018+ words) James Spadola has been in office since 2020, courtesy of a provision that guarantees election victory to one member of a minority party. Councilman James Spadola (left) switched parties, and now Council President Trippi Congo says he should rejoin the GOP....
Wilmington's Kwanzaa tradition highlights unity and the power of community
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (628+ words) Special programming from WHYY. Kwanzaa returns to WIlmington with free community events rooted in culture, unity, and the seven principles of Nguzo Saba. Last year's Kwanzaa Soko drew around 300 attendees who celebrated with delicious cultural foods, vibrant arts and crafts,…...
Redistricting advocates urge action for Wilmington students amid fierce pushback
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (925+ words) Some Brandywine school board members pushed back on the proposed redistricting, vowing to lobby state lawmakers against moving forward. File - Delaware state Sen. Tizzy Lockman and former state Attorney General Matt Denn, co-chairs of the Redding Consortium for Educational Equity…...
Delaware officials push back on audit finding Port of Wilmington mismanaged
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (997+ words) The audit is critical of how the Port of Wilmington board members complied with open meeting laws and public transparency. Delaware Auditor of Accounts Lydia York stands in Dover's Legislative Mall and discusses the results of a performance audit that…...
Ex-Wilmington mayor's foundation seeks to own, salvage decrepit historic estate
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (1792+ words) Mike Purzycki used his office to put Gibraltar in the city's hands and get state money to stabilize it. Now his foundation wants the property. Former Mayor Mike Purzycki stands before the mansion's eastern side, with rebuilt portico and other…...