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 …
WILMINGTON — Mayor John Carney has signed the City of Wilmington’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget ordinance, finalizing a spending plan that channels significant funding toward public safety, affordable housing, and neighborhood development. READ: Wilmington Council approves budget despite concerns over spending, utility costs The budget includes targeted investments in several priority areas: Affordable Housing: $2 million in capital funds will …
WILMINGTON—The Wilmington City Council recognizes March as Women’s History Month, paying special tribute to Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the first Black female organ transplant surgeon. In 1987 Congress passed a resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. “This year’s theme is moving forward together, educating and inspiring generations, it is a commitment to the …
WILMINGTON – The Wilmington City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to create an Office of Educational Advocacy. Prior to an 11-0 ‘Yay’ vote – with two council members absent – many shared emotional anecdotes on why the office is essential, in line with a press conference announcing the proposal Wednesday. All speakers, in one way or another, explained how the …
Wilmingtonians will have a chance to tune up their understanding of legal rights, responsibilities and processes essential for a healthy community next month. At-large Council Member James Spadola and Deputy Attorney General Chris Curtin will run the hour-and-a-half session Monday, Sept. 23 starting at 6 p.m. “We are excited to offer this targeted training session to our community leaders,” Spadola …
Tired of driving around the same four blocks for a half hour trying to find a parking spot? The Wilmington City Council is taking action to remedy the parking concerns of residents and visitors. Resolution 24-039, sponsored by Councilman James Spadola, R-at large, requests that the city administration hire an external consultant to assess Wilmington’s parking needs. “Every resident, business …
Water fees have risen the most of any city of Wilmington fees, and the city is increasing its use of the water/sewer fund to pay for general city expenses, according to a city task force report. The report said, among other findings, that using fines and fees is a low-reward system. The 16-page report, conducted by Wilmington’s Fines and Fees …
