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Posted on: November 23, 2016

[ARCHIVED] New Castle County offices to close for Thanksgiving

New Castle County government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25.

“We wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday,” County Executive Thomas P. Gordon said.

County offices will reopen Monday, Nov. 28, resuming normal business hours.

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Posted on: August 23, 2017

New Castle County Parks Task Force gets to work

Posted on: August 22, 2017

Public invited to explore careers in emergency communications

Posted on: August 22, 2017

WOW! What is going on with the sun?

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Rainfall forces cancellation of this weekend’s Dancing in the Park and Food Truck Festival

Posted on: July 27, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer Announces New Parks Strategy

Posted on: July 19, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer takes historic step to increase government transparency

Posted on: July 10, 2017

Monday: New Castle County Executive to launch government transparency site

Posted on: July 7, 2017

New Castle County marks 75th home purchased through innovative workforce housing program

Posted on: June 27, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer sets “County in Your Community” Work Days in Claymont on July 13 and

Posted on: June 30, 2017

NCC Sports and Athletics bringing NFL Flag powered by USA Football to New Castle County

Posted on: June 30, 2017

County Executive to visit Newark on June 21 for next “County in Your Community” work day

Posted on: June 9, 2017

New Castle County hosts 68th Annual Platinum Picnic with A Salute to the USO

Posted on: June 5, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer signs Fiscal 2018 Budget

Posted on: June 2, 2017

New Castle County libraries challenge readers of all ages to “Build A Better World” this summer

Posted on: June 2, 2017

County Executive Matthew Meyer statement on County Council Fiscal 2018 Budget votes

Posted on: May 23, 2017

County Executive enlists resident photographers to submit images for website, promotional initiative

Posted on: May 19, 2017

New Castle County alerts property owners to federal flood risk map changes, co-hosts May 23 informat

Posted on: May 19, 2017

New Castle County takes new action to tackle neighborhood blight

Posted on: May 17, 2017

New Castle County to announce new steps to tackle neighborhood blight

Posted on: May 15, 2017

County Executive to hold May “County in Your Community” work days in Middletown and Hockessin

Posted on: May 10, 2017

New Castle County farmers markets set to open this week

Posted on: May 4, 2017

New Castle County awarded the highest rating by credit rating agencies

Posted on: April 28, 2017

Councilman Tackett introduces legislation to reduce vacant property blight

Posted on: April 25, 2017

New Castle County launches early childhood reading initiative

Posted on: April 25, 2017

New Castle County marks Earth Day with tour, tree planting at wetland project in Brandywine Hundred

Posted on: April 21, 2017

County Executive Announces “County in Your Community” Work Days

Posted on: April 20, 2017

Bestselling author Ayana Mathis set to headline New Castle County Reads Program on April 26

Posted on: April 17, 2017
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County Executive Meyer to host second Delaware Facebook Live Town Hall

Posted on: March 30, 2017

New Castle County Launches Environmental Education Contest for Schools

Posted on: March 29, 2017

Meyer cuts over $5 million in spending to tackle budget deficit

Posted on: March 28, 2017

Meyer Names Vaughn Bond Chief of Police

Posted on: March 21, 2017

New Castle County To Save $2.5 Million Through Collaboration in Farmland Preservation

Posted on: March 9, 2017

Meyer Seeks Resident Input to Improve County Website

Posted on: March 6, 2017

Saturday is Deadline to Apply for New Castle County Summer Youth Employment Program

Posted on: March 17, 2017

County Executive Meyer to host first-ever Delaware Facebook Live Town Hall

Posted on: March 8, 2017

New Castle County’s Inaugural Prom Dress Giveaway Set for this Weekend

Posted on: February 28, 2017

New Castle County’s Sewer Bill Payment Deadline Arrives February 28

Posted on: February 27, 2017

Meyer Announces First Steps to Balance New Castle County Budget

Posted on: February 7, 2017

New Castle County’s Sewer Bill Deadline Approaching

Posted on: February 3, 2017

Overhaul of the Wilmington Housing Authority Board of Commissioners is Announced

Posted on: February 1, 2017

New Castle County Celebrates Black History Month with Salute to Black Greek Life

Posted on: January 26, 2017

County Executive Meyer signs legislation that strengthens communities, supports economic growth

Posted on: January 23, 2017

Carousel Park equestrian facilities reopened to the public

Posted on: January 19, 2017

County Executive Statement on Governor’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

Posted on: January 12, 2017

County Executive Meyer Names Five to Leadership Positions

Posted on: January 11, 2017

‘Food for Fines’ now forgiving library fees

Posted on: December 12, 2016

County offices to close for New Year's holiday

Posted on: December 29, 2016
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Setting to retire as police chief after stellar career

Posted on: December 14, 2016

Holiday event canceled at Carousel Park

Posted on: December 5, 2016
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County seeks projects for MLK Day of Service

Posted on: December 2, 2016
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County honors first officer lost in line of duty

Posted on: November 30, 2016
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Holiday Traditions start Friday with free family fun

Posted on: November 28, 2016

‘Food for Fines’ to collect food, forgive library fees

Posted on: November 23, 2016

Awards honor New Castle County sports programs

Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Donations sought for prom gown giveaway

Posted on: November 15, 2016
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News Journal features new watch training for vets at county site

Posted on: November 9, 2016
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Exciting new book picked for New Castle County Reads

Posted on: November 4, 2016
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Writing, photos, art sought for statewide teen magazine

Posted on: November 3, 2016

Wellness Fair & Holiday Craft Sale set for Friday

Posted on: November 3, 2016
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County to host vets’ watchmaker program, first in U.S.

Posted on: November 2, 2016

Donations sought for Thanksgiving Dinner Drive

Posted on: November 1, 2016

County wins $250,000 grant to grow farmers’ markets

Posted on: November 1, 2016
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County to open Del.'s first park for autistic children

Posted on: October 24, 2016
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‘Ghost Hunters’ TV show to star Rockwood Museum

Posted on: October 21, 2016
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County to host free, public training in use of Narcan

Posted on: October 19, 2016

Moody’s affirms New Castle County's top fiscal rating

Posted on: October 11, 2016

County adds options before Sept. 30 tax deadline

Posted on: September 20, 2016

International delegation to visit for port expansion talks

Posted on: September 11, 2016

New county program to help buyers get vacant homes

Posted on: September 7, 2016

Library newsletter announces prom gown project

Posted on: September 2, 2016

County adds payment options as tax deadline nears

Posted on: September 2, 2016
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5-year-old with cancer honored as policeman for a day

Posted on: August 28, 2016

Historical marker cites former prison farm at park site

Posted on: August 29, 2016

New Anime Day debuts Saturday with free, family fun

Posted on: August 24, 2016

Heat gives late start to Family Fun Day at Carousel Park

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Summer camp children stung by wasps during trip to Rockwood Park & Museum

Posted on: August 10, 2016

Storm risk cancels Dancing in Park & Food Truck Fest

Posted on: July 24, 2016

"Setting the record straight on Port Penn plan"

Posted on: July 20, 2016
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Child authors to sign books at Monday gala & giveaway

Posted on: July 14, 2016

Five officers, two horses to graduate to Mounted Patrol

Posted on: July 12, 2016
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Clerk of the Peace Ken Boulden wins national honor

Posted on: July 12, 2016

Route 9 Library/Innovation Center concrete work starts

Posted on: July 11, 2016
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‘Twin Poets’ to teach free poetry workshops for kids

Posted on: July 7, 2016

Hy-Point Dairy creates ‘Best Sundae on Sunday’

Posted on: June 26, 2016

Victorians & Spiritualism Exhibit open at Rockwood Museum throughout the summer

Posted on: June 27, 2016

Claymont Library debuts display of donated LEGO legacy

Posted on: June 27, 2016

Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood

Posted on: June 14, 2016
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Karen Anderson sworn in to Historic Review Board

Posted on: June 21, 2016

Public Safety Building Conference Room Dedicated to Cpl. Robert Snow, first black county officer

Posted on: June 8, 2016

Family dogs can try dock-diving at ‘Pets in the Park’

Posted on: June 9, 2016

New ‘HAPPENINGS’ offers county guide to summer fun

Posted on: May 26, 2016

Rose Hill Young Writers Workshop to present book to Dr. Velma Scantlebury

Posted on: May 26, 2016

'HERO HELP' program offers addicts help, not arrest

Posted on: May 20, 2016
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Rose Hill Young Writers Workshop wins national honors for book

Posted on: May 18, 2016

Judy Taggart sworn in to Library Advisory Board

Posted on: May 12, 2016

Rain forecast cancels ‘Sleep Under the Stars’

Posted on: May 12, 2016

Anita Sterling sworn in to Library Advisory Board

Posted on: May 5, 2016

O. Floyd Corbin sworn in to Human Resources Advisory Board

Posted on: May 3, 2016
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Bestselling author visits Wednesday for free, public talk

Posted on: April 19, 2016

County releases information to media, public

Posted on: April 15, 2016

Gordon calls allegations false, politically motivated

Posted on: April 6, 2016

Gordon to comment on WDEL allegations

Posted on: April 5, 2016

County parks chosen to host softball championship expected to draw thousands

Posted on: March 11, 2016

Bestselling author to visit for New Castle County Reads 2016

Posted on: March 10, 2016

County holds ‘Great Women in History’ program at Rockwood Park

Posted on: February 25, 2016

Celebration at Newark Free Library marks new kids’ magazine

Posted on: February 24, 2016
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County Executive congratulates robin brown for receiving Governor’s Heritage Award

Posted on: February 25, 2016

Girl Scouts, county host 1,018 at World Thinking Day at Rockwood

Posted on: February 16, 2016

Gordon comments on Dow-DuPont headquarters decision

Posted on: February 19, 2016

Gov. Markell, County Executive Gordon thank Salesianum students for homeless fundraising efforts

Posted on: February 12, 2016

“Year of the Senior Citizen” Declared

Posted on: February 11, 2016

County reminds residents of approaching sewer bill deadline

Posted on: February 9, 2016

County operating at normal business hours

Posted on: February 9, 2016

New Castle County Celebrates Black History Month

Posted on: January 29, 2016

Opportunity Fair focuses on Route 9 Innovation Center

Posted on: January 28, 2016

New Castle County observes Lincoln's Birthday

Posted on: January 29, 2016

County resumes normal operating hours

Posted on: January 26, 2016

New Castle County Government facilities closed Monday

Posted on: January 24, 2016

County officials visit Islamic Society of Delaware to foster community policing

Posted on: January 11, 2016

County Executive Gordon releases Dow-DuPont merger statement

Posted on: December 11, 2015

“Food for Fines Week” offers library fee amnesty, helps feed the needy

Posted on: December 10, 2015

Visit Santa and His Pony this Saturday at Carousel Park

Posted on: December 10, 2015
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Glasgow Park Tree Lighting Ceremony and family activities set for Friday

Posted on: December 8, 2015

Rockwood open house and tree lighting draws 10,000

Posted on: December 2, 2015

Gordon announces move to support establishment of Delaware Board of Trade

Posted on: November 30, 2015

County Executive Gordon Orders County Flags Flown at Half-staff for Cpl. Sweeney

Posted on: November 30, 2015

Crime Alert: Thefts from Motor Vehicles, Gray Acres

Posted on: November 28, 2015
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Gordon names new chief administrative officer

Posted on: November 24, 2015

Thanksgiving weekend boasts big parade, Small Business Saturday

Posted on: November 25, 2015
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NCCPD Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying Credit Card Fraud Suspects

Posted on: November 16, 2015

Fishing begins at Glasgow Park

Posted on: November 16, 2015

New Castle County Supports Clergy and Wilmington’s Objection to ‘Murder Town’ Show

Posted on: November 13, 2015
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NCCTV Films 50th Episode of Spotlight on New Castle County

Posted on: November 13, 2015

Excess Proceeds from a Sheriff Sales are Released to the Rightful Owner

Posted on: November 13, 2015
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NCCPD Seeks Public’s Assistance in Identifying Theft and Fraud Suspect

Posted on: November 12, 2015
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Cold Case Homicide Squad Charges Woman with 30 Year-Old Homicide

Posted on: November 10, 2015

Open Enrollment Starts for State’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Posted on: November 1, 2015

NCCPD Announces Two New Partnerships to Combat Crime

Posted on: November 3, 2015

County Executive Gordon moves New Castle County Government in a Different Direction

Posted on: October 30, 2015
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NCCPD Arrests Man for Multiple Thefts After Stopped Attempting to Hitchhike

Posted on: October 26, 2015

New Castle County to Provide Seed Money for Port along with City, State

Posted on: October 27, 2015

Fall Sleep Under the Stars at Carousel Park Draws Thousands

Posted on: October 21, 2015

County to Stock Glasgow Park’s Pond With Fish

Posted on: October 21, 2015

County Officials to hold ribbon cutting for New Pavilion at Brandywine Springs Park

Posted on: October 13, 2015

NCCPD Responds to Another Distraction Type Burglary in Bellemoor

Posted on: October 5, 2015
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NCCPD Patrol Arrests Juvenile for Carrying a Handgun

Posted on: October 5, 2015
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Coastal Flood Warning was in effect until midnight Sunday, October 5

Posted on: October 3, 2015
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New Castle County Police Investigate Damage to Cemetery in Minquadale near New Castle

Posted on: September 28, 2015

County Executive to Give Budget Address Tuesday Evening

Posted on: March 24, 2014

Human Resources Announces Job Fair's schedule

Posted on: March 21, 2014

WILMAPCO Authorizes $620,000 in Grants for NCCo

Posted on: March 19, 2014

County’s New Website Now Live

Posted on: March 18, 2014

New Castle County to hold Job and Career Fair

Posted on: March 13, 2014

County Police's High Tech Crime Fighting Featured in The Police Chief magazine

Posted on: March 7, 2014

County Executive signs Order to raise minimum wage for County Employees

Posted on: March 4, 2014

New Castle County Government resumes normal operations

Posted on: March 2, 2014

Second Annual Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor’s Reunion set for Friday

Posted on: February 26, 2014

Board of Adjustment to go on as scheduled on Thursday

Posted on: February 24, 2014

New Castle County Dog Licenses Due March 1

Posted on: February 24, 2014

County Executive Gordon issues 2014 Proclamation for African American History Month

Posted on: February 20, 2014