Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Wilmington public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
24 topics in public safety
Voter turnout and homelessness
Homelessness and civil rights legacy
Community values and youth
Community involvement / homelessness services
Civic engagement and voting
Khadir Skinner shooting — transparency
Police audit, Ord. 25-048 delay, water bill veto
Police accountability — killing of Khadir Skinner
Kadir Skinner case and water protections
Kadir Skinner case and affordability legislation
Gun violence and community unity
Youth violence prevention
Police reform / city conditions
Kadir Skinner / housing
Neighborhood disorder / Clifford Brown Walk
Homelessness / political remarks
Homelessness / homeless services
Homelessness / long-term plan
Homelessness
Gun Violence Awareness
Christina Park and city services
Homelessness policy
Christina Park eviction and budget
Re-entry and work-release programs after Plummer Center closure
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