Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
32 topics in development
Rental assistance pilot program
Housing occupancy rules and gun violence
Housing conditions and landlord accountability
Eviction prevention and water protections
Affordability legislation
Eviction prevention funding
Housing trust and affordability
Housing Trust / Kadir Skinner
Housing Trust — mixed view
Introductions / second-chance initiatives
Housing Trust Veto Override
Housing Trust / leadership
Unhoused residents / Kadir Skinner
Christina Park eviction
Christina Park eviction / CDBG spending
Housing budget
Government's duty to the unhoused
Homelessness and city budget
Homelessness and community input
Christina Park eviction and amendments
Gentrification and homelessness
Housing as public health
Affordable housing development
Housing budget and Christina Park
Housing trust removal
Housing priorities and rent stabilization
FY2027 housing budget
Housing budget and rent stabilization
Voter engagement and housing costs
Affordable housing and displacement
Housing as a human right
Affordable housing access
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Wilmington from local and regional media.
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‘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, 2026The veto stands: Wilmington City Council missed override by ONE vote
The veto stands: Wilmington City Council missed override by ONE vote WDEL
Sep 8, 20264 wounded in shooting in Wilmington
4 wounded in shooting in Wilmington WHYY
Aug 11, 2026Wilmington 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, 2026Wilmington 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, 2026Homeless encampment removed from Christina Park in Wilmington, Delaware
Homeless encampment removed from Christina Park in Wilmington, Delaware 6abc Philadelphia
Jun 16, 2026City 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, 2026Mayor 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, 2026Wilmington City Council passes corner store moratorium
Wilmington City Council passes corner store moratorium Spotlight Delaware
Apr 7, 2026Wilmington 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, 2026City 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