Wilmington’s 33rd Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Begins Livestreaming On Wednesday

2020 jazz festival performances will be live-streamed from a local music studio on June 24 through June 27.

Morning Mosquito Spraying Planned For Southbridge Community On June 23

Weather permitting, the spraying will occur on Tuesday morning.

Wilmington Mayor Purzycki Shares Announcement From The Grand About Its New Drive-In Concert Series

The Grand announces its new Concerts By Car live music series, set to kick off at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3 in Wilmington.

Wilmington Government Offices Are Closed On June 19

Wilmington City government offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2020, in honor of Juneteenth,

Mayor Purzycki Says Wilmington Will Commemorate Juneteenth As A Day Of Reflection

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki has announced that City government offices will close tomorrow, Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth.

New Wilmington Eastside Housing Complex Is Completed

The Mayor also announced today that all four units have been sold to individual families who have moved into their new homes.

Wilmington Mayor Purzycki Applauds Supreme Court Decision Protecting LGBTQ Workers

Mayor Purzycki hailed Supreme Court’s landmark decision protecting gay, lesbian, and transgender people from discrimination at Workplaces.

Mayor Purzycki Shares Announcement From County Executive Meyer About Additional Covid-19 Testing Sites In Wilmington

Sites, along with others in Kent and Sussex Counties, will help reach Governor John Carney’s goal of testing 80,000 Delawareans per month.

Wilmington City Will Remove Christopher Columbus, Caesar Rodney Statues

City of Wilmington is today beginning the process of removing the statues of Christopher Columbus on Delaware Avenue and Caesar Rodney.

Wilmington Mayor Purzycki, Chief Tracy Share WPD Use Of Force Policy

The WPD’s Use of Force Policy, redacted to preserve police strategy and operations, can be viewed and downloaded here.

Wilmington Mayor Purzycki Shares Announcement From Delaware Legislative Black Caucus

"No person of color should ever have to fear a police officer or expect anything but equal treatment and justice."

Wilmington Mayor And Chief Address April 4 Videotaped Arrest

The officer’s knee was originally placed on the suspect’s back and moved to the shoulder blade area.

Mayor Announce Details Of 33rd Annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival In Wilmington

The 2020 jazz festival performances will be live-streamed from a local music studio on Thursday, June 25 through Saturday, June 27.

Read Wilmington Mayor's Full Statement On America’s Racial Divide

"My mission as Mayor is to provide some insight into our racial divide and offer to build a bridge that helps bring people together."

Wilmington Mayor, Council President Pledge To Support Racial Justice Reforms

Including changes in police procedures and the sharing of additional police policy information.

Statement From Mayor And Wilmington City Council

“We are united in Wilmington in mourning the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In fact, we are outraged by what happened to Mr. Floyd."

City Of Wilmington And Its Fire Union Have A New Four-Year Labor Contract

The new City contract selected by PERB provides a 2% cost of living (salary) increase each year of the contract for City’s 153 firefighters.

Mayor Purzycki’s Wilmington Revised Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Is Approved

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki thanked City Council for approving a revised operating budget for Fiscal Year 2021 that begins July 1.

Bridge Demolition In Wilmington Require Closure Of M.L.K Boulevard

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) has announced that starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 29.

Wilmington’s 'Beautiful City' Initiative Continues With Special Citywide Tree Limb Collection Event

Wilmington’s Beautiful City Campaign has been a four-year effort to keep City streets and neighborhoods cleaner and more beautiful.

Wilmington Government Offices Will Be Closed And Trash Collection Schedule Modified For Memorial Day

Wilmington City government offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2017, for the Memorial Day holiday.

Mayor Purzycki Shares News Regarding The Opening Of Wilmington Transit Center

Wilmington’s new transit center at the intersection of Walnut and Front Streets has officially opened.

Coronavirus Testing Continues In Wilmington

Wednesday, May 20, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Judy Johnson Park, located on North DuPont Street and West 3rd Street. This is a walk-up event.

Facebook Live Wilmington Virtual Coronavirus Town Hall On May 19

City leadership will provide an update on the goals of partnership, community outreach efforts underway and the status of recovery efforts.

Wilmington’s 200,000th Meal To Be Served This Week

The so-called “grab and go” meal sites are in addition to regular after-school food sites available around Wilmington.

Governor Carney Statement Concerning Delaware’s Economic Recovery

Governor John Carney on Friday announced June 1 as the target date for Phase I of Delaware’s economic reopening.

Wilmington Utility Relocation Project To Impact I-95

Phase One is scheduled for Friday, May 8 through Monday, May 18.

Additional Coronavirus Test Sites Scheduled For Wilmington

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki and City Council President Hanifa Shabazz today announced new one-day COVID-19 test sites for City residents.

Wilmington Mayor Purzycki Shares Announcement For Economic Reopening The State

Governor John Carney on Thursday announced a statewide public engagement strategy focused on Delaware's economic reopening.

Friday Collection Of Recyclables For West Side Wilmington Is Cancelled

Residents are asked to remove their bins from the curb and hold the materials until next week at the earliest.

Wilmington Partners With WhyFly To Offer Five Free WiFi Sites

Mayor said the hotspots will be available for at least three months to help students access educational materials.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki Urges To Assist Small Businesses Affected By Coronavirus

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is taking applications for the Save Small Business Program, which is offering $5,000 grants.

Wilmington Mayor Purzycki To Receive Coronavirus Outreach Guidance

Both branches of City government will work with community representatives to increase education & information outreach to Wilmington public.

Moody’s Investors Service Affirms Wilmington’s Bond Rating To AA2

This news release is being re-issued to correct Moody’s bond rating which reaffirms the City’s current rating.

Moody’s Investors Service Raises Wilmington’s Bond Rating To AA

Mayor Mike Purzycki announced today that Moody’s Investors Services has raised Wilmington’s bond rating to AA (double A).

Wilmington Rescinds Public Gathering Permits For Events Scheduled Through June

Organizers are invited to seek a new event permit to move their event to later this year, if feasible, once it is deemed safe to gather.

Delaware Department Of Transportation Announces Temporary Closure Of Walnut Street In South Wilmington From April 13

The lane is being closed to allow for the relocation of a City of Wilmington water main.

Wilmington Mayor Mike Shares Governor Carney’s Community Call-To-Action

Governor John Carney expanded his community call-to-action on Saturday morning.

Southbound Walnut Street Two-Week Closure Cancelled

The planned two-week closure beginning Monday of a southbound lane of South Walnut Street, has been cancelled.

Mayor Shares Deldot’s Announcement Of I-95 Rehabilitation Project

Phase one of project is set to begin next Wednesday, April 15, at the 2nd Street and Jackson Street southbound onramps to the interstate.