To learn more about grant application and its eligibility criteria, please go to https://nccde.org/bbc. Read on...

Submissions will be reviewed and selected by library staff for inclusion in library publications, and those artists and writers included will receive a free copy of the PAGES magazine to keep. Read on...

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Rockwood open house takes place on December 2 and 3rd 5-9 p.m. and Glasgow on December 9 at 6 p.m. Read on...

New Castle County and Supporting Kidds, Inc. announce their partnership with the Building Better Communities Initiative Read on...

Grants from Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to protect Delaware children and families from lead-based paint and other home health hazards Read on...

This is the very first time New Castle County government has been recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Emmys® Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer announced the return of Sleep Under the Stars, which will take place October 15 at Carousel Park and Equestrian Center. Read on...

County Executive Meyer opens ARPA funding application for non-profits supporting vulnerable women and domestic violence victims. $1 million set aside for non-profits who serve vulnerable women and domestic violence populations in New Castle County Read on...

The four-year program will use an outcomes-based contracting approach to help achieve measurable results for new mothers facing socioeconomic barriers Read on...

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National Health Corps’ mission is to increase access to health care to underserved communities, promote health, and develop public health leaders amongst underrepresented populations in the healthcare field. Read on...

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“The Small Business Open,” to help market small businesses during the BMW Championship Read on...

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ew Castle County’s Information System team has been ranked #5 nationally among countries with population 500,000-999,999, up two spots from last year’s ranking by the Center for Digital Government and National Association of Counties Read on...

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New 28,000 sq. ft. digital hub and library will provide a gateway to downtown Middletown Read on...

Tickets available now by clicking https://bit.ly/3be1qVV Read on...

Community Tradition returns to Rockwood Park June 25 Read on...

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Rockwood Park & Museum a partnership with the nonprofit Art-Reach to create more accessible programming. Read on...

Agreement establishes a path forward for the next decade for the City to process county sewage at the City’s wastewater treatment plant on East 12th Street and Hay Road Read on...

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Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the start of New Castle County’s Department of Public Works annual program, “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign. Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the return of the very popular New Castle County Discount Rain Barrel Program sale. Read on...

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Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Chief of Emergency Medical Services Division Mark Logemann announced the availability of the VIAL of L.I.F.E. vials in New Castle County. Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced New Castle County has received a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) $2 million grant to protect children and families from home health hazards. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded the approval of Forestry Ordinance (Substitute No. 1 to 21-009) which is designed to enhance forest protection and preservation Read on...

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New Castle County natives Aubrey Plaza, Dan Murphy to read from their new children’s Christmas book, “The Legend of The Christmas Witch” at Brandywine Hundred Library Read on...

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that the draft New Castle County Comprehensive Plan ([email protected]) is available for review and comment. The plan can be downloaded here. Read on...

County Executive Meyer announces new exhibition at Rockwood Park & Museum entitled “Coming Home,” offering free tours through December Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced New Castle County has received ‘AAA’ ratings from the nation’s three major rating agencies Read on...

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Eighteen New Castle County buildings will be powered by wind energy provided by Constellation Read on...

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Free event will return with scaled back activities schedule Read on...

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Citizen Committees and Community Submission of Ideas are encouraged for forthcoming federal stimulus Read on...

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Meyer adds voice to nation-wide list of mayors and municipal leaders’ call for communities to advance the values of respectful coexistence Read on...

Select in-person services will be available two and half days a week per branch during Phase 1 of re-opening; social distancing and mask wearing will be enforced; curbside service remains Read on...

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Proposed operating budget is $311.6m, a 2.68% increase from 2021. Read on...

Public awareness campaign runs from April 12 to April 30, 2021 Read on...

NEW CASTLE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today COVID-19 testing locations. Updated site list below: Read on...

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ew Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that the process for applying for the New Castle County Scholarship is now open. Read on...

National search of dozens of candidates yields attorney, and economic development expert, a Delaware native Read on...

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New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer, along with New Castle County’s general manager for the department of community services, has announced a reimagined Black History Month celebration complete with virtual and outdoor experiences for the public. Read on...

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NCC is the only county nationally to assist state government with CARES funding Read on...

CJ Bell, founder of The Connect, brings entrepreneurial spirit to post Read on...

COVID-19 gathering limits still in place, NCC residents provide skill instruction for online offerings Read on...

County Executive Meyer will look to move key ordinances and other actions in coming weeks and months Read on...

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Increasing authorized use of force will address staffing challenges Read on...

County Executive Meyer will fund all Delaware teachers’ requests up to $1,000 Read on...

Top 70 PGA TOUR players coming to Delaware for the first time Read on...

Goal is to distribute LFLs county-wide to any community that requests one Read on...

More than 20 students tasked with helping plan New Castle County’s future Read on...

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CARES Act funding to provide less expensive, higher capacity testing capabilities in NCC Read on...

County officials offer $7,500 in rewardleading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for shooting Read on...

New Castle County will contribute $300,000 to help restaurants winterize their outdoor seating spaces Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announces up to $136 million to support state of State of Delaware programs addressing COVID-19 impacts Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauds passage of tax ordinance waiving late fees due to COVID-19 hardships – taxpayers can apply for waiver beginning today Read on...

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County and City partner to host pep-rally style caravan, complete with music, food, giveaways for those who complete their Census Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer applauded the August 18 decision of the Delaware Superior Court Read on...

Ordinance will allow restaurants to place outdoor seating in parking lots Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a $5 million competitive grant program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced a $10 million competitive grant program funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act today. Read on...

Hockessin Colored School #107 memorandum of understanding (MOU) marks partnership between Friends of Hockessin Colored School #107 and New Castle County Read on...

SafetyTown goes all online with the help of New Castle County Police Department, Prevent Child Abuse Delaware, Nemours, Injury Prevention Services, Delaware Fire School, Delaware State Police and more Read on...

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New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that he has promoted County Paramedics veteran and acting chief Mark Logemann to the rank of Chief of Emergency Medical Services. Read on...

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The below op-ed was published in the Wednesday, June 24 on DelawareOnline Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today, that Friday, June 19, 2020 will be a County-wide holiday in recognition of the Juneteenth celebration. Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that all County Libraries are gearing up to provide contactless curbside delivery on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning the week of June 15. Read on...

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Initial five testing sites scheduled throughout New Castle County Read on...

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the formation of a Medical Advisory Task Force to advise county government on eradicating the virus from our community and keeping county employees and the general public safe. Read on...

New Castle County partners with LabCorp to test hundreds of more first responders across the county Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and General Manager of New Castle County Public Works Tracy Surles have announced a new twist on the successful Clean Stream Champion program. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Nemours Children’s Health System announced a partnership that will allow members of New Castle County’s 130 person paramedics team to be tested for the COVID-19 virus. Read on...

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Meyer Minute keeps subscribers up to date on all things New Castle County Read on...

Task Force Unanimously Recommends Bidding Out Airport Management Read on...

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Action will further protect the public and County employees from the threat of the coronavirus by reducing in-person interactions Read on...

New Castle County Department of Land Use remains open for business during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 health emergency Read on...

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New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer presented a Fiscal Year 2021 balanced budget, along with emergency ordinances that make critical investments in COVID-19 responses Read on...

Ordinances suspend penalty charges for unpaid sewer late fees, waive return check fees, library fines, and more. Read on...

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New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that beginning immediately, parks staff will begin closures of amenities in key regional New Castle County parks. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announce actions New Castle County government will be taking to protect the County’s 1,900 employees and the nearly 600,000 county residents Read on...

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced additional security tactics at Carousel Park to increase safety for animals and patrons at the park. Read on...

New Castle, DE – County Executive Matt Meyer and Community Services General Manager Marcus Henry are pleased to announce the featured title for New Castle County Reads 2020, Pachinko, by Min Jin Lee. Read on...

Residents can avoid penalty charges by making payment through Monday, March 2 Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer recognized New Castle County Council for their 13-0 passage of the Substitute No. 4 to Ordinance No. 19-078 which protects water quality, limits sprawl and encourages farmland preservation. Read on...

New Castle, DE – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and Marcus Henry, General Manager of the Department of Community Services have announced public meeting dates for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Read on...

New Castle, DE – New Castle County libraries are sponsoring children’s literary and art magazines this fall, for kids ages 4 – 11. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that Michael Smith has been promoted from Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Operations to Chief Financial Officer of the New Castle County Government. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County has been awarded $3 million dollars through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Read on...

New Castle, DE – New Castle County property owners are reminded that 2019 State of Delaware school taxes and County property taxes are due Monday, September 30, 2019. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has announced the launch of New Castle County’s newest production, PodCounty, a long-form podcast featuring in-depth interviews of compelling personalities that make the county a special place to live, work and play. Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, along with representatives from Dot Foods, will host a community information event on Wednesday, August 7 at Aetna Hose and Ladder Banquet Hall (400 Ogletown Road, Newark, 19711) at 6 p.m. Read on...

Annual county and school property tax bills are being mailed next week, New Castle County announced today. These bills also include unpaid county code enforcement fines and fees in a new effort to recoup more than $1 million owed by property owners. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer today announced that New Castle County’s 2019 Clean Stream Champion and Great Schools Clean Streams environmental education campaigns engaged a record number of residents who pledged to keep our streams and waterways clean. Read on...

This week New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and leaders from the county’s Public Safety Department petitioned state regulators to deny Waste Management’s request to raise the height limit of its landfill in a suburban New Castle County neighborhood. Read on...

New Castle County Councilman Jea Street, State Representative Frank Cooke and County Executive Matt Meyer demanded that Waste Management not be permitted to raise the height limit of its landfill located next to a residential neighborhood in Minquadale. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer was joined Tuesday by County Council members, legislators and local residents as he announced that a new 90-acre county park will be developed on a county-owned property north of Middletown. Read on...

New Castle County is making the dream of higher education a reality for nearly three dozen local students who received this year’s New Castle County Scholarship during a ceremony on June 15 at the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer today voiced support for The Clean Water for Delaware Act which provides funding to clean contaminated water in Delaware’s streams, rivers, bays and groundwater and reduce flooding through improved stormwater management. Read on...

This week New Castle County launched its Clean Stream Champion photo scavenger hunt, offering prizes to residents who post eco-friendly photos related to water quality on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #CleanStreamChampion and mentioning @nccde. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer applauded County Council for passing the Fiscal Year 2020 New Castle County operating and capital budgets tonight. Read on...

The nation’s three major rating agencies last week awarded New Castle County their highest triple-A credit rating as they affirmed a stable outlook on the county’s economic health and applauded the Meyer Administration’s fiscal stewardship. Read on...

New Castle County’s Carousel Park farmers market opens for the season on Friday, May 3, connecting area residents with expanded opportunities to purchase fresh local produce, meats, prepared foods and more. Read on...

Mark your calendar for the 2019 Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park and Museum on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 12:00 to 7:00 p.m. Read on...

On Saturday, April 27 county and state officials joined joined area youth, civic leaders and local residents to cut the ribbon on the newly-constructed Edgemoor Gardens Park. Read on...

On Saturday, May 4, members of the equestrian community and the general public are invited to participate in the official grand opening of the redesigned Carousel Park Equestrian Cross Country Course. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer announced today that New Castle County has secured a 20% discount to help offset rising flood insurance rates for property owners who purchase coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program. Read on...

New Castle County’s Vacant Spaces to Livable Places initiative has reduced the number of vacant properties by 30% and over the past year has collected more than $1 million in delinquent taxes and fees owed by owners of vacant and abandoned properties. Read on...

On Monday, April 8 from 6 – 8 pm New Castle County will host a public meeting to update the community on plans for a new library to serve the MOT area and to gather input about interior amenities, programming space and architectural features. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer presented a Fiscal Year 2020 budget tonight that sustains his administration’s record of financial responsibility while investing in core services that save lives and drive quality of life for all county residents. Read on...

New Castle County’s 2019 Great Schools, Clean Streams campaign is underway! The annual pledge drive raises awareness of the environmental harm that comes from pouring household grease and oils down the drain and into the wastewater treatment system. Read on...

Today County Executive Matt Meyer joined school leaders, educational advocates and students at Newark High School to launch a scholarship program to support college affordability for New Castle County residents. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer, federal and local officials and community members kicked off the 2020 Census in New Castle County today with Delaware’s first Census Job Fair and the launch of New Castle County’s Commit 2B Counted outreach campaign. Read on...

New Castle County has secured record payments of delinquent property taxes and sewer fees, driving a historic high collections rate for county property taxes during the past two years, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today. Read on...

On Sunday, March 3 at 1:00 p.m. at the Rockwood Park Carriage House, 4651 Washington Street Extension, New Castle County kicks off Women’s History Month with its 5th Annual Great Women in History Program, celebrating the impact of women through the arts! Read on...

New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2019 sewer service bills is this Thursday, February 28. Read on...

As wintry weather continues to impact the area this morning, New Castle County offices, libraries and activity centers will open at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 11. Read on...

New Castle County’s summer youth employment program is underway with application materials available online at www.newcastlede.gov/syep and summer job fair application events set for Saturday, March 9 in Middletown and Saturday, March 23 in New Castle. Read on...

On Saturday, February 2 at 10:30 a.m., New Castle County kicks off its month-long celebration of Black History Month with a celebration of American Sound: The Evolution of Black Music at the Walnut Street YMCA in Wilmington. Read on...

Following a second recent incident when a visitor fell through the ice covering a Carousel Park pond while attempting to rescue a stranded pet, New Castle County officials today reminded members of the public of the dangers of walking onto ice. Read on...

Today, New Castle County announced a partnership to offer an intensive 12-week business accelerator program to underrepresented entrepreneurs who have launched start-up businesses or have the next great business idea. Read on...

New Castle County’s signature jobs and economic development initiative NCCinnovates is helping to drive the state’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, with demonstrated success during 2018, County Executive Matt Meyer announced today. Read on...

From December 9 through December 16, New Castle County library patrons with overdue items can receive library fine forgiveness for their donation of nonperishable food items. Read on...

Calling all young artists and writers! This winter, the New Castle County Newark Free Library and Bear Library will produce the 2019 children’s literary and art magazine PAGES, featuring works created by local kids ages 4 – 12. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer has ordered all county flags to be flown at half-staff at county facilities in honor and tribute to the memory of President George H.W. Bush who passed away on November 30, 2018. Read on...

In early December, many low-income New Castle County families will have their first opportunity in years to access higher quality affordable housing. Read on...

Today at Bright Spot Farm in New Castle, West End Neighborhood House, in partnership with New Castle County, announced a $250,000 grant from the Citi Foundation to reduce youth unemployment through training and access to jobs. Read on...

On Saturday, November 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the annual Art & Book Fair returns to the Hockessin Community Recreation Center, located in the Hockessin PAL at 7259 Lancaster Pike. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the first successful outcome under a recent executive order regarding problem property owners. Read on...

Longtime State Senator and former New Castle County Council President Karen Peterson was sworn in today by County Executive Matt Meyer as Chair of the New Castle County Planning Board. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer, library officials, legislators, municipal leaders and local residents gathered yesterday as New Castle County announced that a new library will be constructed in downtown Middletown to better serve area residents. Read on...

County Executive Meyer ordered county flags to be lowered to half-staff from October 29 through October 31 to honor the victims of Saturday’s attack on worshippers at a Pittsburgh Synagogue. Read on...

This Sunday, September 16 from noon to 4 p.m., New Castle County’s Rockwood Park welcomes faeries, pirates, gnomes, princesses, super heroes, knights, trolls and kids of all ages for the 6th Annual Faerie Festival. Read on...

In commemoration of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, county, state and nationals flags are being flown at half-staff today, which has been designated as “Patriot Day”.

On Thursday, County Executive Matt Meyer, entrepreneurs, economic development officials and business development professionals launched NCCinnovates, a new initiative to support homegrown innovation and entrepreneurship to create sustainable local jobs. Read on...

State and County flags at New Castle County government facilities are flying at half-staff from August 27 through September 2 to honor the memory and service of United States Senator John McCain, who passed away on August 25. Read on...

On August 7 at 8:30 a.m., County Executive Matt Meyer will facilitate a video conference call between Christina School District elementary school students and students at an after-school English learning center in Beijing, China. Read on...

The China-US Exchange Foundation announced that they selected County Executive Matt Meyer to lead a delegation of rising star elected American officials to China. Meyer will spend two weeks in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou in the bipartisan delegation. Read on...

Today, New Castle County announced new action against a local landlord whose 34 properties have racked up nearly two thousand county code enforcement inspections and hundreds of public safety calls, while accruing $415,000 in unpaid taxes and fees. Read on...

State and County flags at New Castle County government facilities are flying at half-staff on July 19 and 20 to mark the passing of former Delaware Representative Katharine Jester. Read on...

Today, County Executive Matthew Meyer, County Councilman John Cartier, DNREC Secretary Shawn M. Garvin, civic and community leaders and residents gathered to break ground on the Edgemoor Gardens Park, the first new County park in more than a decade. Read on...

Today, at the 2018 Delaware Entrepreneurial Summit, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer presented local start-up D150 Fueling with the county’s Entrepreneurial Sponsorship Award. Read on...

This Thursday, July 12, kids of all ages and their families are invited to embrace summer learning with fun activities from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at New Castle County’s Woodlawn Library. Read on...

Today, New Castle County leaders, state and federal officials, housing counselors and homeowners marked National Homeownership Month by celebrating historic milestones in New Castle County-administered homeownership programs. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer issued the following statement following tonight’s County Council vote to pass the annual revenue ordinance of New Castle County for Fiscal Year 2019. Read on...

Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Brian Maxwell, who will leave county government in early June to pursue a new professional opportunity. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer issued a statement after this evening’s meeting of the New Castle County Council. Read on...

New Castle County government today marked National Public Works Week by announcing a new name for a long-established county department. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer issued a statement today after a visit with a New Castle area veteran and his family. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer today announced a first-ever partnership with school districts to collect long-term unpaid property taxes and sewer service fees. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer today announced the winners of the 2018 Great Schools Clean Streams environmental education campaign, which raise awareness of the environmental harm from pouring kitchen grease into the County’s wastewater treatment system. Read on...

New Castle County is recognizing Building Safety Month this May. Activities include online resources, events, and educational initiatives to raise awareness about building safety. Read on...

New Castle County is recognizing Earth Month by collaborating with local non-profits to offer opportunities for residents to get outdoors to and enjoy the scenic beauty of the natural environment while contributing to efforts to protect the environment. Read on...

New Castle County has hired a leading law firm to help it explore legal action against the pharmaceutical industry for its role in the opioid crisis, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced today. Read on...

Today Christiana Care Health System and New Castle County announced the creation of an innovative pilot program to help individuals receive addiction treatment and support after they are released from the emergency department following an opioid overdose. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer and Emergency Medical Services Chief Lawrence E. Tan today announced the launch of a smartphone application that directs citizen responders to locations where CPR is needed to save lives. Read on...

New Castle County’s expanded summer youth employment program gets underway with processing events for interested youth. Read on...

Beginning Wednesday, March 28, the County Executive hits the road with members of County Council to discuss the Fiscal Year 2019 budget with residents in community town halls in every council district. Read on...

Tonight, County Executive Matthew Meyer presented a FY 2019 budget that makes difficult decisions to restore financial responsibility to county government and invests in core services that save lives and drives quality of life for all county residents. Read on...

For the first time, New Castle County’s lifesaving PulsePoint smartphone application has prompted a citizen response to a cardiac arrest incident. Read on...

Today, at VFW Post 5892 in Hockessin, County Executive Matt Meyer signed legislation into law that expands county property tax relief for disabled veterans and servicemembers. Read on...

Tonight from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. New Castle County and Colonial School District team up to celebrate learning with an evening of activities and fun for kids and families at the New Castle County Route 9 Library and Innovation Center. Read on...

This week, New Castle County kicked off its annual Great Schools, Clean Streams campaign, which raises awareness of the dangers of pouring household grease and oils down the drain and into the wastewater treatment system. Read on...

Community Town Halls and county budget updates continue across New Castle County this spring. Read on...

Today the Charter School of New Castle, New Castle County and the YMCA of Delaware this morning announced the launch of an innovative partnership to provide afterschool and summer opportunities to Carter School of New Castle students. Read on...

Today, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer announced that Chief Administrative Officer Kathy Jennings has ended her tenure in county government to pursue a new professional opportunity. Read on...

New Castle County is proud to support a new state initiative that offers application and referral assistance for a variety of social service and benefit programs through office hours in individual library branches. Read on...

Following last week’s enactment of federal tax reform legislation, residents have asked whether New Castle County accepts pre-payment of next year’s property taxes prior to January 1, 2018. Read on...

New Castle County libraries are forgiving library fines up to $25 while collecting food for the needy during its third annual “Food for Fines” amnesty, which continues through Saturday. Read on...

With forecasters calling for the season’s first snowfall across Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic region Saturday, New Castle County reminds residents that staff are preparing to clear parking lots and sidewalks at county facilities that serve the public. Read on...

New Castle County has extended its open enrollment period for eligible county government retirees to enroll in its Medicare supplement insurance program. Read on...

Mark your calendar for the annual Hockessin Art & Book Fair on Saturday, November 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hockessin Community Recreation Center, located in the Hockessin PAL at 7259 Lancaster Pike. Read on...

New Castle County seeks volunteers for a Talley Day Bark Park cleanup, set for Monday, November 6 beginning at 10 a.m. Talley Day Bark Park is located at 1308 Foulk Road, behind the Brandywine Hundred Library. Read on...

West End Neighborhood House and New Castle County announced that they have received a $250,000 grant from the Youth Workforce Fund, part of the Citi Foundation's Pathways to Progress initiative to reduce youth unemployment through job training. Read on...

New Castle County reminds landowners that November 12 is the deadline to appeal or comment on updated federal flood risk maps that are set to take effect next year. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer today was named a pro-growth progressive leader by the NewDEAL, a national network of leaders working to expand opportunity for all Americans in the changing economy. Today’s announcement is copied immediately below. Read on...

On Saturday, October 14, New Castle County will celebrate the opening of the Route 9 Library and Innovation Center with a day-long public celebration at the latest addition to the New Castle County library system. Read on...

New Castle County government invites members of the public to attend a panel discussion on traffic impact requirements for land development hosted by the Department of Land Use on Wednesday, October 18. Read on...

The New Castle County Parks Task Force, which is helping to guide new investments in parks and open space, invites the public to participate in its next meeting, Monday, October 16 at 6 pm at the Appoquinimink Library, 651 N. Broad St., Middletown. Read on...

The biggest family camping event in New Castle County is back for 2017 with spooktacular Halloween fun for the whole family on October 21 at Carousel Park! Read on...

Yesterday, the County Executive and every member of County Council committed their contingency funds, in collaboration with the contributions of a Wilmington pharmacy, to make life-saving Narcan more widely available to volunteer fire companies. Read on...

Tonight County Executive Matt Meyer and members of New Castle County Council released the following statement after Newark City Council voted to approve a pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting two parks in the Newark area. Read on...

County Executive Matt Meyer has ordered New Castle County flags to be flown at half-staff from September 15 through September 17 in honor of New Castle County Police Lt. Joseph Szczerba, who was killed in the line of duty on September 16, 2011. Read on...

Kids of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy games, stories, enchanted crafts, costume parades, and children's museum tours at the 5th Annual New Castle County Faerie Festival, this Sunday, September 17. Read on...

Yesterday, a family visiting Castle Hills Park discovered racist graffiti painted on children’s playground equipment. They made a report to New Castle County Police and an investigation was immediately opened. Read on...

This Saturday, August 26, from 11 am - 4 pm New Castle County presents the second annual Anime Day at the Art Studio, Located in the Absalom Jones Community Center at 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced that New Castle County is partnering with the Beau Biden Foundation to offer its flagship child abuse prevention training program in county libraries. Read on...

The New Castle County Parks Task Force will meet on Wednesday, August 23 and members of the public are invited to attend the meeting or watch a livestream on the County’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/nccde. Read on...

Learn about the work of emergency telecommunicators and how their work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment contributes to public safety by attending community information sessions on Monday, August 28 and Tuesday, August 29. Read on...

A once-in-a-lifetime event will take place August 21 when Delaware will observe a partial solar eclipse. New Castle County Libraries are helping residents get in on the action with a series of educational programs and viewing parties. Read on...

New Castle County today announced that the annual Dancing in the Park and Food Truck Festival set for Saturday, July 29 is cancelled. It will not be rescheduled. Read on...

Speaking at the Appoquinimink Library Wednesday afternoon, New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer announced the County’s commitment to create new parks in Southern New Castle County, Red Lion, and Edgemoor. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer today unveiled New Castle County’s Open Checkbook (http://checkbook.nccde.org), the most comprehensive transparency initiative in county government history. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer will join Delaware Coalition For Open Government Board members and government transparency and open data advocates to launch the most comprehensive open government initiative ever undertaken by County government. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer, Councilman John Cartier, county government housing staff and housing advocates visited Claymont’s Darley Green on Monday to mark the 75th home purchased through the County’s innovative Workforce Housing Program. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer will hold “County in Your Community” work days in Claymont on July 13 and Bear on August 2, continuing his practice of holding regular community office hours that began starting on inauguration day this past January. Read on...

Young football fans in grades 3-8 will enjoy the fun and excitement of America’s favorite sport this fall as New Castle County brings NFL Flag powered by USA Football to county area fields. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer continues his “County in Your Community” work days with a visit to Newark on June 21. Read on...

On Wednesday, June 7, from 9 am to 1 pm, New Castle County hosts the 68th Annual Platinum Picnic, an event exclusively for residents 55 years of age and older. Read on...

With County Executive Matthew Meyer’s signature, the Fiscal Year 2018 New Castle County budget was enacted Friday afternoon. The $320 million operating and capital budget reflects the County Executive’s pledge to align expenditures with revenue. Read on...

Children, teens, and adults are invited to “Build a Better World”, the theme of the New Castle County Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge, which will feature a family-friendly kick-off event at Brandywine Hundred Library on Saturday, June 3. Read on...

This evening, County Executive Matthew Meyer issued the following statement after County Council voted to adopt the County’s Fiscal 2018 Operating and Capital Budgets. Read on...

As New Castle County works to redesign the county’s flagship website and embraces new ways to communicate with members of the public County Executive Matthew Meyer enlisted residents to submit their own photographs that showcase life in New Castle County. Read on...

On May 23, New Castle County is hosting an open house with Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and FEMA to answer questions from residents about recently updated federal flood risk maps for New Castle County. Read on...

Yesterday, in the neighborhood of historic Dunleith along the Route 9 corridor, County Executive Matthew Meyer joined nearly 100 legislators, advocates, public safety officials, and community leaders to announce new steps to combat neighborhood blight. Read on...

On May 16, County Executive Meyer will be joined by county and state legislators, housing advocates, civic leaders and others as he signs an ordinance into law that enhances County government’s authority to tackle vacant and abandoned housing and blight. Read on...

In an effort to improve transparency and accessibility in government, County Executive Matthew Meyer is continuing his “County in Your Community” work days with stops this month in Middletown on May 16 and Hockessin on May 31. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced the opening of New Castle County-sponsored farmers markets for the 2017 season. Read on...

New Castle County earned a triple-A credit rating this week from all three major rating agencies who affirmed a stable outlook on the county’s economic health and applauded the Meyer Administration’s financial management practices. Read on...

Tuesday evening New Castle County Councilman David L. Tackett, with the strong support of County Executive Matthew Meyer, introduced legislation that would give County government new authority to tackle vacant and abandoned housing across the County. Read on...

On Thursday County Executive Matthew Meyer visited a New Castle County Library Kirkwood branch Story Time session to announce the launch of the New Castle County Library System’s latest early childhood reading initiative 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Read on...

Today New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer and County Council member Robert Weiner marked Earth Day by reviewing ongoing work to create a wetland habitat at the County’s Talley Day Park in Brandywine Hundred. Read on...

As part of his effort to increase transparency, responsiveness and accessibility County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced that county leaders will work from locations across New Castle County throughout the spring, summer and beyond. Read on...

On Wednesday evening, April 26 members of the public are invited to attend An Evening with Ayana Mathis, a lecture and book signing with the bestselling author that culminates the New Castle County library system’s annual reading festival NCC Reads. Read on...

On Thursday, March 30 at 7 pm County Executive Matthew Meyer will host a Facebook Live video town hall to engage with residents about his proposed Fiscal Year 2018 budget and hear their feedback about the county’s spending priorities. Read on...

New Castle County announces the launch of its annual “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign which enlists school communities to raise awareness of the dangers of pouring kitchen grease and oils down the drain and into the wastewater treatment system. Read on...

Tonight, County Executive Matthew Meyer presented a balanced Fiscal Year 2018 budget that invests in public safety, libraries, core services and infrastructure, and makes progress in reducing expenditure growth to tackle a widening structural deficit. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today nominated Lieutenant Colonel Vaughn M. Bond, Jr., a 25-year veteran of the New Castle County Police, to lead the organization permanently. Bond has served as Acting Chief since January. Read on...

During Delaware’s first-ever Facebook Live Town Hall this afternoon, New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer announced that the County will save $2.5 million to preserve New Castle County farmland through a partnership with the State. Read on...

County Executive Matthew Meyer announced that New Castle County will redesign its flagship website (www.nccde.org) in an effort to increase transparency and efficiency and improve information sharing with everyone. Read on...

New Castle County reminds residents that it will hold its Summer Youth Employment Processing Event tomorrow, Saturday, March 18, at the Garfield Park Community Recreation Center for youth ages 14-20. Read on...

Tomorrow, Thursday, March 9 at 4 p.m., County Executive Matthew Meyer will host a first-ever Delaware Facebook Live video town hall on the New Castle County Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nccde). Read on...

This Friday and Saturday, New Castle County will present 1,000 prom dresses to area high school students free of charge through its inaugural ‘Prom’iere’ giveaway. Read on...

New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2017 sewer service bills is Tuesday, February, 28. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced spending reductions that are a first step to addressing a budget deficit that is projected to increase in the years ahead. Read on...

New Castle County reminds residents that the deadline for paying 2017 sewer service bills is Tuesday, February, 28. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki today announced new leadership for the Board of Commissioners of the Wilmington Housing Authority (WHA). Read on...

New Castle County will kick off its month-long celebration of Black History Month with a special community event Saturday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Walnut Street YMCA, at 1000 North Walnut Street in Wilmington. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today signed three ordinances into law that provide guiding design principles, allow for the creation of Economic Empowerment Districts to support a diverse and growing economy, and empower communities. Read on...

The Carousel Park equestrian facilities, which were closed since December, have reopened. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer issued a statement following today’s release of the Governor’s recommended Fiscal Year 2018 State budget. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer today announced his selections to fill five leadership positions in his administration. Read on...

A dozen children were stung by wasps during a picnic trip of about 200 New Castle County summer campers to Rockwood Park & Museum Wednesday morning. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and County Councilman Jea Street are pleased to announce that the Route 9 Library/Innovation Center construction site is on target for crews to begin pouring concrete slabs this month. Read on...

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Hy-Point Dairy Farms took first place in the third “Best Sundae on Sunday” competition at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park with its Rockwood Rocko Chocko Taco Sundae. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon invites New Castle County residents and visitors alike to the fascinating Victorians & Spiritualism Exhibit being held at Rockwood Park & Museum throughout the summer and into autumn. Read on...

Intricate, motorized models donated to New Castle County by creator's parents will inspire generations Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon and Barry’s Events invite you to circle June 25 and 26 on your calendar to spend a day at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Historic Review Board to local architect Karen E. Anderson, who has been principal of KRN Architecture LLC in Wilmington since 2012. Read on...

New Castle County is scheduled to rename the Department of Public Safety’s First Floor Conference Room in honor of the first African-American Police Officer hired by New Castle County, Retired Corporal Robert L. Snow. Read on...

Free event Friday & Saturday at Glasgow Park with DockDogs as seen on TV Read on...

Free quarterly guide details family-friendly fun, summer camps & much more Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon is pleased to announce that the Young Writers Workshop at Rose Hill Boys & Girls Club will present a copy of its book, "The Story of Dr. Velma", to the Christiana Care doctor that served as the book's inspiration. Read on...

Voluntary program for Delaware adults -- a collaboration of county police & state officials -- has launched with a revolutionary change in approach to the deadly heroin epidemic Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Thursday that the Young Writers Workshop at the Rose Hill Boys & Girls Club's book, "The Story of Dr. Velma," won honorable mention in Scholastic Books’ Kids Are Authors national competition. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Library Advisory Board to Judith Taggart. Read on...

Citing the soaked ground and forecasts for drenching thunderstorms, New Castle County officials have canceled the popular “Sleep Under the Stars” camp-out set for this Saturday at Rockwood Park. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Library Advisory Board to active community member Anita Sterling. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon is pleased to announce that Odyssey Charter School and Christ the Teacher Catholic School are the first prize winners for this year’s Great Schools, Clean Streams contest. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon recently administered the Oath of Office for the Human Resources Advisory Board for its newest member, human resources expert O. Floyd Corbin. Read on...

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New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon invites all county schools to participate in the annual “Great Schools, Clean Streams” contest that aims to keep grease, oils and fats out of the county’s sanitary sewer system. Read on...

Two of America’s recently recognized military combat heroes will be honored Friday at 3 p.m.during a ceremony in Wilmington, where their names will be unveiled as additional honorees on the African American Medal of Honor Monument in Brandywine Park. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon credits partnership for the winning pitch to host the tournament for its Delaware debut -- and he'll throw the first pitch. Read on...

Free event at Chase Center culminates countywide reading of "Boys in the Boat," the real story of working-class kids who became American heroes, rowed to Olympic stardom in Germany during the time of Adolf Hitler. Read on...

Three Delawareans were honored in New Castle County's “Great Women in History” program held March 6 at Rockwood Park, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon on Thursday said.

A new children’s magazine will be released Saturday, February 27, at a celebration at the Newark Free Library.

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon would like to congratulate county Communication Specialist robin brown for receiving The Governor’s Heritage Award from Governor Jack Markell Thursday Read on...

More than 25 countries were represented as the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay and New Castle County celebrated World Thinking Day with a free, public event Sunday, February 21, at the Carriage House at Rockwood Park. Read on...

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Governor Jack Markell, New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and other officials thanked Salesianum students for their fundraising efforts on behalf of homeless veterans in Delaware. Read on...

New Castle County Register of Wills Ciro Poppiti announced a major policy initiative Thursday: The creation of a think tank focused on seniors and their caregivers. Read on...

County officials issued a reminder Tuesday, February 9 to alert residents to the approaching February 29 deadline to pay 2016 sewer service bills. Read on...

New Castle County Government is currently operating at normal business hours. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and County Council President Rev. Dr. Christopher A. Bullock will dedicate February as Black History Month in New Castle County at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Walnut Street YMCA. Read on...

A coalition of organizations is hosting an opportunity fair Friday, Jan. 29, not only to accept applications from individuals and subcontractors, but also to provide services to help jobseekers with resume-writing and other pre-employment skills. Read on...

New Castle County offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 1, in commemoration of Lincoln's Birthday. Read on...

New Castle County Government has resumed normal business hours. Read on...

New Castle County offices and facilities will be closed Monday except for essential personnel, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon announced Sunday evening. Official press release...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Samuel L. Guy and Police Chief Col. Elmer M. Setting were honored to be the guest speakers Friday at the Islamic Society of Delaware Mosque. Read on...

"We've been contacted by the DuPont Co. and hope this will be an equal merger that recognizes the significant and lasting value of one of Delaware's greatest companies," New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon said in a statement Friday morning. Read on...

New Castle County is offering amnesty from up to $25 per person in its first-ever “Food for Fines Week,” running Dec. 14-20 at all county library branches. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and Councilman Timothy P. Sheldon invite residents and guests to the third annual “Visit Santa and His Pony” event this Saturday at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center in Pike Creek. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and Councilman David L. Tackett invite residents and guests to the third annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, 5-8 p.m. this Friday at Glasgow Park. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon was pleased to host about 10,000 people at the Holiday Open House at Rockwood this past weekend. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon on Monday announced that the county has moved a $3 million investment to help create the Delaware Board of Trade as a Wilmington-based stock exchange. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon ordered County flags flown at half-staff Monday morning in observance of the 43rd anniversary of the death of New Castle County Police Officer, Corporal Paul J. Sweeney. Read on...

The New Castle County Police are currently investigating several car break-ins in the community of Gray Acres. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon on Tuesday announced the appointment of Timothy Mullaney Sr. -- a longtime state justice official and former county attorney -- as the county’s new chief administrative officer, effective immediately. Read on...

The Wilmington Jaycees’ popular Christmas Parade steps off for its 52nd year at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fifth and Market streets with New Castle County among its primary sponsors. Read on...

The New Castle County Police are seeking the identity of two subjects seen using a stolen credit card late last month at a Newark area business. Read on...

GLASGOW, Del. –New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, County Council President Christopher A. Bullock, and County Councilman David L. Tackett are proud to present a soft opening of the catch-and-release fishing program at Glasgow Park this weekend. Read on...

WILMINGTON, Del. – New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon joined clergy, a myriad of public officials, city residents, and others to present a unified voice against ABC Television’s decision to base the show “Murder Town” in Wilmington, Delaware. Read on...

The NCCTV crew assembled by County Executive Tom Gordon recently filmed its 50th episode of “Spotlight on New Castle County” at the picturesque Wilmington & Western Railroad Greenbank Station. Read on...

New Castle County Sheriff Trinidad Navarro has located a Montana woman who is the rightful owner of $51,579 of excess proceeds as a result of a court-ordered sheriff sale of her home in February 2015. Read on...

The New Castle County Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a subject wanted for questioning in regards to a theft and credit card fraud investigation. Read on...

The New Castle County Police, Cold Case Homicide Squad has charged Sandra Hartzag with the murder of Joseph Braun who was 54-years of age at the time of his death which occurred 30 years ago. Read on...

Delaware launched the third open enrollment period of its Health Insurance Marketplace on Sunday, ready to build on the success of the first two seasons in which more than 23,000 Delawareans enrolled in private health plans and activated their coverage. Read on...

The New Castle County Police held a press conference today to announce two new partnerships in the ongoing effort to combat crime. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon terminated David Grimaldi as Chief Administrative Officer effective Thursday, October 29. Read on...

New Castle County Patrol Units arrested 26-year-old Delkwane Chambers for a slew of charges after he was discovered to be in possession of numerous stolen items when being questioned for hitchhiking. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon’s proposal to spend $150,000 to fund an environmental study related to the expansion of port facilities in New Castle County was approved unanimously by New Castle County Council Tuesday night. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, Council President Christopher A. Bullock, and Councilman Timothy Sheldon invited New Castle County residents and visitors to attend the Fall Sleep Under the Stars on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at Carousel Park. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon, County Council President Christopher Bullock, and County Councilman David Tackett are pleased to announce that the county will stock the Glasgow Park pond with fish for the first time ever at noon Thursday, October 22. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon, Council President Chris Bullock, County Councilman Timothy Sheldon, and the Friends of Brandywine Springs Park are scheduled to hold a ribbon cutting for the new pavilion at Brandywine Springs Park. Read on...

The New Castle County Police responded to another distraction type burglary last Friday where an 85-year-old woman was the victim. Read on...

On Sunday, October 4 New Castle County Police received a call from residents of the Scotch Hills community (Wilton) in New Castle for the report of several persons acting suspiciously in one of the stairwells of a building. Read on...

A Coastal Flood Warning was in effect for the Tri-State area until midnight Eastern Standard Time Sunday, October 5 for high water levels along the Delaware Bay and upper Delaware River, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J. reported. Read on...

On Sunday, September 27, at 8:30 a.m., New Castle County Police Patrol Units were sent to the 300 block of Wildel Ave, in the community of Minquadale, for the report of a criminal mischief to a small cemetery called the Machzikey Hadas Cemetery. Read on...

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has awarded New Castle County’s Department of Community Services a grant to launch a literary magazine for children. Read on...

WILMINGTON, Del, Sept. 21, 2015 – Federal, state, and local officials from the State of Delaware, led by U.S. Senator Tom Carper, celebrated the completion of the Little Mill Creek Flood Risk Management project in Wilmington. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and New Castle County Council's Route 9 Library/Innovation Center Groundbreaking Ceremony drew a crowd of more than 400, including several dignitaries, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Read on...

The new operators of the New Castle County Government Center café, Mac’s Snacks and J&J Corporate Café, and County Executive Tom Gordon held grand opening Monday, September 21 in front of an enthusiastic crowd. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon invites New Castle County residents and visitors to attend the 3rd Annual Faerie Festival on Sunday, September 20, 2015, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Rockwood Park. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon ordered County flags flown at half-staff Wednesday morning, starting with the solemn End of Watch ceremony held in front of the Paul Sweeney Public Safety Building. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon joined New Castle County Councilman Penrose Hollins, Community Services General Manager Sophia Hanson, housing counselors and mortgage loan reps. to announce the launch of a new housing program to incentivize homeownership Read on...

Four Wilmington University interns/co-ops who worked for NCCTV this past spring and summer semesters will hold a screening of their final project, “Mounted Patrol: A Day in the Life” for County Executive Tom Gordon on September 17. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon expresses his condolences and regret to the family of the late James H. Gilliam, Sr. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon is pleased to announce that First State Animal Center and SPCA will continue to handle animal control for the County through the end of the 2015 calendar year, when the State of Del. anticipates taking over. Read on...

New Castle County would like to remind residents that County property taxes and State of Delaware school taxes are due Wednesday, September 30. Read on...

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division, of the New Castle County Department of Public Safety, will be hosting information sessions for individuals interested in applying for a career as a paramedic. Read on...

A recent story on WDEL.com wrongly stated New Castle County had never publicly announced $70 million in “new debt.” This statement is in error. Read on...

Kathleen Burris was located in nearby Elkton, MD with an acquaintance. She is OK and has been returned to her family. The Gold Alert issued for Burris has been cancelled. Read on...

The New Castle County Police, Criminal Investigations Unit, continues its homicide investigation into the death of Shazim Uppal, 27, of Hockessin. Investigators are continuing to analyze evidence and follow-up on leads as they search for the suspect(s). Read on...

County Executive Gordon, Council President Bullock, and Councilman William Powers are scheduled to travel to Qiqihar, China in an effort to foster New Castle County’s relationship with its sister city. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, Mayor of Wilmington Dennis Williams and Mayor of Newark Polly Sierer are pleased to announce a plan to end veteran’s homelessness in New Castle County by December 31, 2015. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon cordially invites everyone to attend Family Fun Day at Carousel Park this Saturday, August 8th, from noon to 5 o’clock in the afternoon. Read on...

In response to the increasing demands of serving a diverse global community, the New Castle County Marriage Bureau has begun using virtual language translators. Read on...

The New Castle County Police Department, Community Services Unit, is hosting the 2015 National Night Out at 6 p.m.Tuesday, August 4 at Glasgow Regional Park.This family oriented event is held each year to promote positive interactions with the community. Read on...

The New Castle County Police Department’s Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program was deployed earlier this month. Eight cameras are currently in use in the Patrol and Special Operations Divisions. Read on...

New Castle County Council voted to unanimously approve the Delaware Board of Trade (DBOT) resolution, allowing for the issuance of $15 million in revenue bonds to fund the construction of a new stock exchange in the City of Wilmington. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon invites local individuals, families, dance teams and studios, and all foodies to attend the 2nd annual Dancing in the Park event and 1st Annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Glasgow Park. Read on...

New Castle County, the City of Wilmington, and the Delaware Department of Transportation have announced the launch of the (302) STOPPIT water pollution hotline for residents to report pollution going into or coming out of the storm sewer system. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon's bark park grand reopening last Saturday at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center drew several people eager to view the overhauled amenities available for their dogs. Read on...

The New Castle County Police have arrested Cuve Harding, a 43-year-old woman from the 1200 block of Old Lancaster Pike in Hockessin, for stealing a Delaware City Fire Company pick-up truck from the parking lot of county police. Read on...

On Sunday July 5th, 2015 at approximately 2:05 am, New Castle County Police Patrol Units responded to the 800 Block of McKennans Church Road in Milltown in reference to a vehicle crash. Read on...

DOVER, Del., - New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon thanked the Delaware General Assembly and the Joint Finance Committee for deciding to restore the county’s, and other municipalities’, share of the real estate transfer tax. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon presented the Executive's Bowl to the Ice Cream Shoppe of Bellefonte for taking first place in the “Best Sundae on Sunday” competition at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park this past weekend. Read on...

Both branches of New Castle County Government stand united in opposition to the proposal to reduce the County share of the Real Estate Transfer Tax (RTT). Read on...

Newark, Del. – Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, in partnership with Bank of America and New Castle County, announced the completion of the latest home to be dedicated to its next homeowner. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon and Barry’s Events invite you to Chill out on Saturday and Sunday at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park, packed this year with a full menu of food, fun and games for all members of the family. Read on...

The New Castle County Police along with the Delaware State Police took Isaiah Thompson, the 25-year-old Plummer Center escapee, into custody the morning of June 9. Read on...

NEW CASTLE, Del. -- New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon held a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Route 9 Farmers Market on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Garfield Park located at 26 Karlyn Drive in New Castle. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon and Barry’s Event invite you to circle June 27 and 28 on your calendar to spend a day at the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival at Rockwood Park. Read on...

The New Castle County Police have responded to three home invasion type burglaries in different locations within New Castle County since May 22nd. County Police are seeking witnesses with any information on these cases. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon has ordered that all County flags be flown at half-mast in honor of the late and Honorable Joseph R. “Beau” Biden III, former Attorney General for the State of Delaware. Read on...

An investigation into the distribution of illegal drugs and acts of violence in New Castle County led to the arrest of forty-two men and women in New Castle County with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon announced Wednesday that more than 2,400 residents pledged to stop water pollution right in their own kitchens through New Castle County’s 2015 “Great Schools, Clean Streams” pledge drive. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon's $256 million operating budget with no tax increase for the 2016 fiscal year was approved 12-0 by New Castle County Council at its Tuesday night general meeting. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon, CAO David Grimaldi, Wilmington Mayor Dennis Williams, Newark Mayor Polly Sierer, U.S. HUD Regional Administrator Jane Vincent and Community Services GM Sophia Hanson held the Summit to End Veteran Homelessness May 19. Read on...

New Castle County Police's decision to train its officers in the use of NARCAN as an intranasal application had immediate results when Patrol Officer J. Smith saved a man's life in the Hidden Valley Apartment Complex on May 18. Read on...

Citing stagnant wages, the growing void of jobs that pay livable wages and shuttered manufacturing plants across America, County Executive Tom Gordon expressed his adamant opposition to the Trans Pacific Partnership under consideration by Congress. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce the opening of the 2015 County Farmers Markets at Garfield Park PAL Center and Rockwood Park on May 21 and Carousel and Glasgow parks on May 22. Read on...

The New Castle County Police Department, in conjunction with the Delaware Attorney General’s Office and The Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security Division of Forensic Science, continues its investigation in regards to the death of Ty Sawyer. Read on...

Two New Castle County Police officers administered aid and removed an airway obstruction to a choking 1-year old child on Thursday May 7, 2015, saving the youngster's life. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce that the County’s “Great Schools, Clean Streams” campaign to dispose of cooking grease and oils properly is scheduled to start on May 11. Read on...

The Spring Sleep Under the Stars event held at Rockwood Museum & Park Saturday drew 1,200 people who enjoyed hayrides, face painting, dance instruction, bonfires, a camp out, and more. Read on...

Preregistration for the Spring Sleep Under the Stars event at Rockwood this weekend has already drawn 1,170 people ready to enjoy outdoor games, crafts, face painting, hayrides, camping and more at this family oriented event. Read on...

The Gordon Administration has released its reply to the County Auditor's investment audit related to the $92 million transfer of reserves to UBS Financial, the world’s largest wealth manager with $2 trillion under management. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon recently consented to the reappointment of community volunteer Renee Du Jean to the Community Services Board. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon’s veto of legislation that would have paved the way for pay increases for staff members of New Castle County Council has been upheld. Read on...

"Per title," Ordinance No. 15-015 amends “The rates of pay” for certain Council employees. It is not an ordinance of appropriation but rather an amendment of a pay plan. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon, in conjunction with the Director of Public Safety Joseph Bryant, Jr. unveiled the J. William Bell “Fusion Center, named in honor of Councilman Bell, the Public Safety Committee chairman. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon and Community Services General Manager Sophia Hanson are pleased to announce that acclaimed author Walter Mosley will be coming to Wilmington, Del. to present an author talk as part of the New Castle County Reads program. Read on...

Governor Jack Markell and County Executive Thomas P. Gordon each issued Proclamations declaring April as Fair Housing Month on Monday. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon has issued an Executive Order to ban all county-funded travel of Executive Branch employees to the State of Indiana in light of that state’s recently enacted Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Read on...

New Castle County Police have arrested four adults and one juvenile after a long week of a tireless investigation into the shooting at Rogers Manor Park. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon, County Council, and NCCPD Colonel E.M. Setting named 11-year-old Yoselin Rojas Mendez as the winner of the county’s Horse Naming Contest during the Country Spring Festival held at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center Saturday. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon called for a lean, 0.24 percent increase in the 2016 fiscal year operating budget, and he again called for no tax increases during his Budget Address to County Council Tuesday night. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon and Land Use General Manager Eileen Fogarty would like to cordially invite the public to a county-wide workshop to be held on Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. to discuss shaping Future Land Use and the Unified Development Code. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon and County Councilman Timothy Sheldon cordially invite everyone to celebrate the beginning of spring by attending the popular Country Spring Festival scheduled for Saturday, March 28 at Carousel Park. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon called for a lean, 0.24 percent increase in the 2016 fiscal year operating budget, and he again called for no tax increases during his Budget Address to County Council Tuesday night. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon is scheduled to deliver his fiscal year 2016 budget address Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the New Castle County Council Chambers of the City/County Building. Read on...

New Castle, Del. – Incarceration, rehabilitation or death– those are your only three outcomes if you try heroin even once. That is the message of New Castle County’s hard-hitting new anti-heroin program, The Heroin Trap, launching today. Read on...

In honor of Women’s History Month, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon and County Council Members John Cartier and Elisa Diller are pleased to host a Great Women in History event at Rockwood Mansion, Museum and Park. Read on...

New Castle County will unveil a major new anti-heroin campaign on Thursday.It is the County’s response to the growing local heroin epidemic. Read on...

As part of the unified efforts by all of County government to bring about justice, New Castle County Council recently approved an additional $10,000 in rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in violent crimes. Read on...

New Castle County Government had a delayed opening of 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, and all libraries opened at noon on that day as well due to heavy snowfall that occurred Wednesday night into most of Thursday. Facilities were closed on Thursday, March 5. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon ordered the closure of county offices Thursday, March 5, 2015 due to impending snowfall. Read on...

New Castle County reminds dog owners that dog licenses must be purchased by March 2. State Law requires dogs to be licensed and vaccinated. Read on...

The Delaware Recreation and Parks Society presented the prestigious Legislative Award to New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon at the organization’s annual conference held in Sussex County last week. Read on...

New Castle County Government is operating at a two-hour delay today (Monday, March 2) due to the inclement, winter weather. In addition, libraries and activity centers will open at noon. Read on...

With the assistance of the FBI and authorities in the state of Massachusetts, Michael and Elinor Trotta have been located and are safe in the state of Massachusetts. New Castle County Police had issued an Amber Alert for Elinor Trotta. Read on...

As Nefertiri Trader turned 34 years old on Saturday, the New Castle County Police Department announced it would continue the investigation into her disappearance and were, again, seeking the public’s assistance in locating Nefertiri. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon has announced the authorization of a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible for any unsolved homicide being investigated by the New Castle County Police. Read on...

The New Castle County Police continue to investigate the homicide at the Rosehill Community Center in New Castle. Read on...

New Castle County Government is closed today due to snowfall across Delaware. Please note, the Employee Information Line is down and cannot be updated. Read on...

New Castle County’s schedule of public programs and events celebrating Black History Month is scheduled to feature a Proclamation Signing Ceremony and Program on Saturday, February 14 led by County Executive Gordon and Council President Bullock. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon was pleased to learn that two New Castle County paramedics, Cpl. David Lawrence and Cpl. Kevin Cowperthwait, were among the recipients of the Trauma Survivors Foundation Public Safety Awards handed out Tuesday. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon announced that New Castle County has saved $12.2 million in a recent bond refinancing deal. The County went to the bond market to refinance $119 million of higher interest rate bonds to take advantage of low interest rates. Read on...

At today’s ribbon cutting ceremony, County Executive Thomas P. Gordon welcomed Restaurant Depot, a wholesale cash and carry food service supplier, to New Castle County. Read on...

New Castle County Government has decided to operate at normal business hours today (Tuesday) after snowfall amounts fell well short of weather forecasts for the region. Read on...

Citing its strong financial management and conservative budgeting practices, New Castle County’s AAA credit rating has been affirmed by all three major rating agencies, with an outlook of ‘stable.’ Read on...

New Castle County residents can expect their sewer service bills to arrive in the mail by February 10. The bills, which will be mailed Friday, January 30, are due Monday, March 2, 2015. Read on...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J. has adjusted forecasts for New Castle County with lesser snowfall accumulations from the earlier predictions, and the level of alert. NCC Government is open at normal hours, but will monitor conditions. Read on...

The New Castle County Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015 was canceled. All agenda items for the January meeting were rescheduled for the hearing on February 26, 2015. Read on...

Governor Jack Markell and New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon led the Route 9 Innovation District Launch held Wednesday morning before a packed crowd of 250 people gathered in the Rose Hill Community Center gymnasium. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce the Division of Police’s TAPS initiative was recognized as one of the top 10 international programs and received the IACP/Motorola Webber Seavey Award: Quality in Law Enforcement. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon cordially invites you to attend the Route 9 Innovation District Launch scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at Rose Hill Community Center. Read on...

New Castle County Government will be open during normal business hours today (Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015). Please exercise caution when driving to work this morning as most of the snowfall will occur during the morning rush hour. Read on...

A test of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations Alert and Notification System will be conducted by the Delaware Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware State Police on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Sirens will sound between 9am and 11am. Read on...

New Castle County Government’s financial statements received a favorable review in the audit conducted by independent certified public accountants CliftonLarsonAllen for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Review conducted for the 2014 Fiscal Year. Read on...

County Executive Thomas P. Gordon cordially invites everyone to attend the Tree Lighting at Glasgow Park Friday evening and the Meet Santa and His Pony event at Carousel Park to be held Saturday afternoon. Read on...

At the invitation of New Castle County Council, County Executive Tom Gordon is scheduled to deliver his Budget Address for the 2015 fiscal year at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, 2014 in Council Chambers of the City/County Building. Read on...

New Castle County's Job and Career Fair scheduled for March 26 will include remarks by County Executive Tom Gordon at 3 p.m. and application assistance throughout the five-hour event. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce that $620,000 in grants has been approved by WILMAPCO to aid the New Castle County Department of Land Use in sound transportation planning. Read on...

In keeping with his commitment to open government, New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce the unveiling of the County’s new, state-of-the-art website on Wednesday morning. Read on...

County Executive Tom Gordon is pleased to announce the New Castle County Government Job and Career Fair scheduled for 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon was pleased to learn of the recent publicity the New Castle County Police Department received for the T.A.P.S. program that helped the NCCPD reduce overall crime in the County by 10.1 percent. Read on...

Expressing his support for President Obama’s minimum wage hike initiative, New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon has signed an executive order to raise the minimum wage for County employees to $10.10. Read on...

- New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon has ordered the County to resume normal operating hours on Tuesday. Read on...

New Castle County Paramedics will host the Second Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor’s Reunion Friday in the Department of Public Safety Sweeney Building. Read on...

The New Castle County Board of Adjustment scheduled for Thursday will go on as scheduled on Thursday, Feb. 27. Read on...

New Castle County reminds dog owners that dog licenses must be purchased by March 1. Read on...

New Castle County Executive Thomas P. Gordon issued a Proclamation for the 2014 celebration of African American History Month celebrated each year in February. Read on...