New Castle County Executive Marcus Henry said his administration will continue cooperating fully with auditors and legislators as they examine the controversial property reassessment process. “New Castle County residents have made clear they want a thorough review of the reassessment process, and our office has supported that effort from the moment the original request was made by two County Council …
Delaware Division of the Arts awards $5M in grants to support arts projects
WILMINGTON – The Delaware Division of the Arts has announced $5,056,525 in grants to 125 arts and community organizations for Fiscal Year 2026, funding projects that will provide cultural programming, education, and opportunities across three counties. The grants span General Operating Support, Project Support, Arts Stabilization, StartUp, and Education Resource programs, supporting everything from small-town theaters to statewide educational partnerships. …
Aviation Influence expands youth outreach with Take FLIGHT at Wilmington Airport
WILMINGTON— Aviation Influence (AVi) will host Take FLIGHT with AVi Soars into Delaware on Saturday, September 27, at Wilmington Airport (ILG). The event, presented in celebration of National Aviation Day, is supported by Atlantic Aviation, the Delaware River and Bay Authority, Black Women in Aviation, and the Delaware Wing of the Civil Air Patrol. The free, family-friendly program is expected …
Dam removal project restores natural flow for fish in Brandywine River
WILMINGTON — The Brandywine River Restoration Trust (BRRT) began removing part of the DuPont Experimental Station Dam, also known as Dam 6, a major step in an effort to restore natural fish passage along the Brandywine River. The project will reconnect an 11-mile stretch of river, opening it to migratory species such as American shad for the first time in …
Governor Jack Markell, Carla Markell to host 2025 Reinventing Delaware Dinner
WILMINGTON– The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation (PDFF) announced that Governor Jack Markell and his wife Carla Markell will serve as honorary hosts for the 2025 Reinventing Delaware Dinner. The annual dinner brings together 100 of Delaware’s leading innovators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to share new ideas aimed at creating jobs and improving quality of life for residents. The dinner …
Wilmington Council moves forward on PFAS removal
WILMINGTON — Wilmington City Council has taken the next step in addressing PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water. During the Thursday, Aug. 21 council meeting, council advanced an ordinance authorizing bonds for the Phase Three PFAS Removal Project, which will fund the design and construction of a new PFAS system and a transfer pump station. The Finance and Economic …
Cape May-Lewes Ferry reintroduces Zoo excursion package for Fall 2025
The Cape May-Lewes Ferry is bringing back its popular Zoo excursion package for the Fall 2025 season, offering families a chance to pair a relaxing cruise with a visit to the Cape May County Park and Zoo. “We are delighted to bring back this fantastic family adventure,” said Heath Gehrke, Director of Ferry Operations. “The Cape May County Park and …