Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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In the News

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Recent coverage of Wilmington from local and regional media.

Spotlight Delawarecity council litigation spending

Wilmington City Council takes Spadola fight to Delaware Supreme Court as legal bill tops $200K

Wilmington City Council takes Spadola fight to Delaware Supreme Court as legal bill tops $200K Spotlight Delaware

Oct 27, 2026

WHYYhome repair assistance program

‘A major difference’: Wilmington is giving up to $10,000 for repairs to homeowners with moderate incomes

‘A major difference’: Wilmington is giving up to $10,000 for repairs to homeowners with moderate incomes WHYY

Oct 26, 2026

WDELmayoral veto override vote

The veto stands: Wilmington City Council missed override by ONE vote

The veto stands: Wilmington City Council missed override by ONE vote WDEL

Sep 8, 2026

WHYYpublic safety

4 wounded in shooting in Wilmington

4 wounded in shooting in Wilmington WHYY

Aug 11, 2026

Spotlight Delawarewater shut-off protections veto override

Wilmington City Council fails to override Carney veto of a bill to prevent water shut-offs

Wilmington City Council fails to override Carney veto of a bill to prevent water shut-offs Spotlight Delaware

Aug 7, 2026

Delaware Public Mediaearly childhood education program loss

Wilmington no longer has an operating Head Start program, raising concerns from Wilmington City Council

Wilmington no longer has an operating Head Start program, raising concerns from Wilmington City Council Delaware Public Media

Jul 9, 2026

6abc Philadelphiahomeless encampment removal

Homeless encampment removed from Christina Park in Wilmington, Delaware

Homeless encampment removed from Christina Park in Wilmington, Delaware 6abc Philadelphia

Jun 16, 2026

City of Wilmington (DE) (.gov)traffic advisory

City Issues Weekly Traffic and Travel Advisory for Special Events, Street Repaving, Other Construction or Repair Projects | City News

City Issues Weekly Traffic and Travel Advisory for Special Events, Street Repaving, Other Construction or Repair Projects | City News City of Wilmington (DE) (.gov)

Jun 15, 2026

City of Wilmington (DE) (.gov)city personnel appointment

Mayor Carney Announces Former Cabinet Secretary Claire DeMatteis as City of Wilmington Director of Human Resources

Mayor Carney Announces Former Cabinet Secretary Claire DeMatteis as City of Wilmington Director of Human Resources City of Wilmington (DE) (.gov)

Apr 13, 2026

Spotlight Delawarecorner store moratorium

Wilmington City Council passes corner store moratorium

Wilmington City Council passes corner store moratorium Spotlight Delaware

Apr 7, 2026

Delaware Public Mediacouncil term limits vote

Wilmington City Council votes against term limits, staggered voting for Councilmembers

Wilmington City Council votes against term limits, staggered voting for Councilmembers Delaware Public Media

Feb 7, 2026

Wilmington.govcity department leadership

City of Wilmington Announces New Leadership for Parks and Recreation Department

City of Wilmington Announces New Leadership for Parks and Recreation Department Wilmington.gov

Jul 22, 2025

Community Pulse

Homelessness and civil rights legacy

Voter turnout and homelessness

Community values and youth

Rental assistance pilot program

Community involvement / homelessness services

Seventh District development and council representation

Housing occupancy rules and gun violence

Bancroft Parkway rezoning

Civic engagement and voting

Recognition of Emery Cotton

Voter engagement and civic participation

Housing conditions and landlord accountability

Police accountability — killing of Khadir Skinner

Ordinance 25-048 public notice and zoning change

Khadir Skinner shooting — transparency

Police audit, Ord. 25-048 delay, water bill veto

Appreciation for City services

Water shutoff ordinance / veto override

Water shutoff ordinance

Council absences / veto override

Water billing and affordability

Eviction prevention and water protections

Housing trust and affordability

Water rates and affordability

Affordability legislation

Water shutoff exemptions

Eviction prevention funding

Kadir Skinner case and affordability legislation

Kadir Skinner case and water protections

Housing Trust / Kadir Skinner

Gun violence and community unity

Kadir Skinner / housing

Police reform / city conditions

Unhoused residents / Kadir Skinner

Youth violence prevention

Introductions / second-chance initiatives

Housing Trust Veto Override

Housing Trust / leadership

Housing Trust — mixed view

Homelessness / homeless services

Homelessness / political remarks

Homelessness

Christina Park eviction

Homelessness / long-term plan

Neighborhood disorder / Clifford Brown Walk

Gun Violence Awareness

Christina Park eviction / CDBG spending

Wilmington City Raptors

Warming-center employees and WPD audit

Homelessness and community input