News Flash

Executive - Press Release

Posted on: June 18, 2020

County Executive Meyer declares Juneteenth a New Castle County holiday

New Castle, DE – 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.


“It’s my honor to declare June 19th a holiday to recognize the Juneteenth celebration, here in New Castle County,” County Executive Meyer said. “This Friday, we join together as one County to celebrate this critical day in United States history - the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the State of Texas and the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America. We must do more, and we will do more to ensure equality and equity in our society and across our County.”


County COVID-19 test sites, County Farmers Markets, and CARES Act task force subcommittee meetings will still take place.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Executive - Press Release

County shares story on Hope Center family

Posted on: November 15, 2023

Disaster Declaration Update

Posted on: October 27, 2021

WOW! What is going on with the sun?

Posted on: August 16, 2017

Holiday event canceled at Carousel Park

Posted on: December 5, 2016
Mannequin Challenge moment (3).jpg

Donations sought for prom gown giveaway

Posted on: November 15, 2016

“Year of the Senior Citizen” Declared

Posted on: February 11, 2016

County resumes normal operating hours

Posted on: January 26, 2016

County’s New Website Now Live

Posted on: March 18, 2014

New Castle County Dog Licenses Due March 1

Posted on: February 24, 2014