Governor Carney, DSHA, New Castle County Announce $40 Million in Housing Assistance WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Monday announced the reopening of the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP), which provides financial assistance for renters affected by COVID-19, and announced that emergency mortgage […]

WILMINGTON, Del. – Small businesses and nonprofit organizations in New Castle County affected by flooding from Hurricane Ida earlier this month are now eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Eligible businesses and nonprofits may qualify for loans up to $2 million. The SBA Economic Injury […]

Event commemorates the 339th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.

Museum to add sprinkler system.

Children ages 10 to 13 are invited to explore the storied past of one of America’s most historic towns during the FREE New Castle History Camp

Historic building reopened after being closed since Dec. 31, 2021 for the installation of a fire sprinkler system.

Event commemorates the 340th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.

New Castle County Libraries is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2023-2024 NEA Big Read grant. A grant of $20,000 will support a community reading program focusing on "The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir" by Thi Bui between September 2023 and March 2024. An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience.

The Delaware Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Unit has indicted three individuals with running a ring of illicit massage establishments, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced today   “Some people assume human trafficking only happens on the other side of the world, but the reality is that it is right in our backyard — and cases […]

Severe Weather Conditions & Emergencies Alert – New Castle County WILMINGTON: State of Delaware offices in New Castle County are closing on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from noon until 11:59 p.m.  

Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Odessa.

DOVER, DE (Dec. 17, 2021) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) today announced that it has confirmed the first four cases of the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529) among Delaware residents. The variant was detected today through routine sequencing of test specimens by the Delaware Public Health Laboratory. The four cases involve two adults in […]

The Delaware Public Health Laboratory (DPHL) has identified this year’s first human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) in three men 50 years of age and older, all of whom reside in New Castle County. All three individuals who contracted WNV were hospitalized due to infection from the mosquito-borne illness. At this time, it appears that each WNV victim […]

The New Castle Court House Museum, one of the oldest courthouses in the country, has once again played host to court hearings.

U.S. Senator Chriss Coons and Ambassador to Australia Carolina Kennedy recently visited New Castle's historic sites.

Wilmington, DE, May 31, 2024 – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County (HFHNCC) and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA), in partnership with Governor John Carney’s office, are proud to announce a press conference to highlight their efforts in supporting homeownership and community development across Wilmington and the entire state of Delaware. The press conference, […]

 It begins with cold-like symptoms and develops into a bad cough. Coughing spells can be severe, and sometimes the individual might suffer from gagging or vomiting as a result. Some people also may have a high-pitched “whoop” after they cough, which is how the disease got its common name.

Wilmington man pleads guilty to murder and 2 other shootings A 26-year-old New Castle man will spend the rest of his life in prison for murder. A Superior Court judge sentenced Shaheed Matthews for the December 2017 fatal shooting of Antoine Terry, 23, of New Castle shortly after Terry had been at Matthew’s home on […]

A Superior Court jury convicted a New Castle man who shot and killed one of his co-workers. Deputy Attorneys General Matthew Frawley and John Taylor secured a guilty verdict for 36-year-old Bobby Taylor. In November 2015, Taylor shot and killed Aloysisus Taylor, 41, of Wilmington, at the American Car Wash in the 1900 block of […]

Exhibit examines the 17th-century struggle for control of New Castle, Del. by the Dutch, Swedes and English.

“William Penn Day” plus readings and historical theater to be featured.

Accreditation is the highest recognition afforded to museums in the United States.

Improvements slated to begin in the spring of 2018.

Program will explore what life would be like for a two-month crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from Europe to the New World.

The event will include scholarly presentations on My Lord’s Gift, a 17th century archaeological site in Queenstown, Md.; and the Coleman Farm, Reedy Island and Fort Casimir sites in Delaware.

Exhibit-opening on Feb. 23, 2019 to include a lecture, historical re-enactment and music

Program on the travel and vacation guidebook for people of color during the segregation era

Activities to include demonstrations by the First Delaware Regiment and "Caesar Rodney in his Own Words," a historical play exploring the views of the famed Delaware patriot.

Living-history interpreter Ron Whittington will portray baseball Hall of Famer William “Judy” Johnson.

Historical play about the Delaware patriot by museum historic-site interpreter David Price.

Event commemorates the 337th anniversary of Penn’s disembarkment at New Castle, his first landing in the New World.

Vintage 1950s-era New Castle ice cream stand still dishing up soft serve.

Event will include scholarly presentations on the history and archaeology of the lower Delaware Valley including the Avery’s Rest and Fort Casimir archaeological sites.

State of Delaware offices in Kent and Sussex counties are closed during regular business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in Kent or Sussex County are not to report to work for this period. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. State of Delaware offices in New Castle County will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled.

State of Delaware offices in New Castle County and Kent County will open at 10 a.m. Non-essential employees who live or work in New Castle County or Kent County do not report until 10 a.m. Essential employees are to report as scheduled. More Information

DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that they expanded the spotted lanternfly quarantine to include all portions of New Castle County north of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal. This is due to recent detections of established populations outside of the initial quarantine zone enacted in February 2019 that included eleven […]

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 16, 2018) – More than 90 students with disabilities are expected to participate in career-building experiences during Delaware’s Disability Mentoring Day on Oct. 17 at locations in Newark and Talleyville. Disability Mentoring Day is held each October during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Several New Castle County school districts have again joined […]

NEW CASTLE (March 28, 2019) – As part of its Community Naloxone Distribution initiative, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold two additional community naloxone distribution events in New Castle County next week. This initiative is part of a multi-pronged approach to address the opioid crisis and reduce the number of individuals dying from […]

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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that their contractor, Pennoni will be inspecting the bridges over Christina River, Brandywine Creek, and Red Clay Creek the week of April 27, 2020.

Daytime lane closures will occur from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Bridge over Christina River on I-95

Monday, April 27, 2020: Closure of the right lane on I-95 southbound from Frawley Stadium to the I-295 Split. After the inspection is completed on I-95 southbound; the bridge inspectors will proceed to close the right lane on I-95 northbound between I-495 and Frawley Stadium. [More]

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is investigating an outbreak of mumps cases among school-age children in New Castle County. As of March 3, 2020, DPH had identified nine cases of mumps as part of this outbreak, including seven confirmed cases and two probable cases.

Program tells the story of an African American girl from New Castle, Del. who was kidnapped and taken to Maryland to be sold into slavery.

Anglers encouraged to practice responsible social distancing. Trout streams closed March 21 until opening.

May 4 at 6:00 p.m. – Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long will host a virtual town hall meetings with stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback that will inform Delaware’s recovery effort.  Learn more and submit feedback online: de.gov/economy     Upcoming Recovery Town Halls with Lieutenant Governor Hall-Long: Recovery Town Hall […]

May 7 at 6:00 p.m. – Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long will host a virtual town hall meetings with stakeholder groups and members of the public to collect public feedback that will inform Delaware’s recovery effort.  Learn more and submit feedback online: de.gov/economy  

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