City of Wilmington

The new Charter Advisory Board's role is to scrutinize the current charter and come up with recommendations for changes that would benefit the public.

Mayor John Carney said the park’s closure went as smoothly as possible and almost every resident found alternative shelter.

Mayor John Carney says his administration is working to relocate those in the Christina Park encampment ahead of its June 15th closure date.

While Carney's administration and City Council are working on more sustainable housing solutions, not all residents are guaranteed housing once the park closes.

Darby’s ordinance grew out of a conversation with New Castle County Councilmember Penrose Hollins, who has spent years prioritizing housing in his legislative work.

City Councilmember Shané Darby offered a resolution to create a transition plan for Christina Park’s unhoused residents.

Some WLC members interpreted the Department of Education's initial 80% funding cut as an effort to phase the group out.

Construction for this phase of the project will start January 2027 and is expected to be completed May 2028.

Leaders statewide have expressed their sadness at the news and appreciation for Purzycki’s contributions to Wilmington, especially his work developing the Riverfront.

The church was founded in 1813 by Peter Spencer, a free African American. He hosted the August or Big Quarterly there, an event that continues today, to celebrate and discuss African American religious freedom.