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July 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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July 15, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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New Castle County Council just passed a major overhaul of its development code to spur redevelopment of underused properties while ensuring community involvement on brownfield projects!

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Council adopts broad UDC rewrite to speed redevelopment, adds community meeting rules for brownfields
The New Castle County Council adopted Substitute No.1 to Ordinance 26-084, a wide-ranging amendment to the Unified Development Code intended to make redevelopment of vacant commercial and underused properties easier while adding a documented community-meeting requirement and DNREC confirmation for brownfield projects.
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September 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Facing backlash over steep property tax hikes, Delaware lawmakers will reconvene Aug. 12 for a surprise special session. Much of the outrage centers on rising school taxes, particularly in #NewCastleCounty.
Facing property tax outrage, lawmakers to reconvene in August
Following outrage over recent property tax increases, Delaware lawmakers have floated several proposals that they may consider when they reconvene for a surprise special legislative session next month...
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July 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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#NewCastleCounty has delayed its data center vote again amid sharp division. Councilwoman Janet Kilpatrick says strict rules could cause Starwood Digital Ventures, developer of the #DelawareCity data center plan, to abandon the project entirely: “If Starwood walks, the rest of them will walk.
NCC data center regulations vote delayed to December after tense meeting
The New Castle County Council has delayed a vote on regulating data centers for two weeks after a new proposal seeks to water it down.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Monied interests tried to sink the ordinance which only aimed to provide guardrails to protect the community. The county council members looking to help a billion $$ developer are essentially trading the safety and wellbeing of 1 million Delawarians for 300 jobs. #DataCenters #NewCastleCounty
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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#NewCastleCounty may have to delay property tax bills again. A Delaware judge said a fast-track ruling on a lawsuit claiming businesses are taxed unfairly could take until late October.
Lawsuit to likely delay New Castle County property tax bills again
A Delaware judge said that it might take her until the end of October to rule on a lawsuit over New Castle County school tax rates.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Just uploaded the newest Cemetery Chronicles podcast. We reflect on how society chooses whom to remember, and the quiet, often invisible labor of restoring dignity to the dead.
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May 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Bishop George Gibson's nomination for the New Castle County Housing Advisory Board signals a transformative shift towards inclusive governance and a brighter future for local housing policies.

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Bishop George Gibson Nominated for Newcastle County Housing Advisory Board
Bishop George Gibson transitions from Police Advisory Board to Newcastle County Housing Advisory Board.
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September 19, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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#NewCastleCounty is proposing rules to mitigate resident concerns about the impacts of a massive proposed data center near Delaware City, but these measures may come too late for phase one of the 6 million-square-foot project.
New data center rules proposed in New Castle County after resident outcry
County Councilman Dave Carter announced draft legislation that would put restrictions on how data centers could operate and how they could be designed.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Residents are demanding the cancellation of contracts with Flock and Axon, citing alarming misuse of license-plate readers and potential privacy violations.

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Residents urge council to cancel Flock/Axon license-plate-reader contracts, chief says county has 14 cameras
Public commenters asked the council to end or reconsider contracts with ALPR vendors Flock and Axon, citing documented misuse and privacy harms; Chief Leonard corrected the record, saying New Castle County is under contract for 14 Flock cameras, not the higher counts cited by commenters.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:17 AM
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The Police Accountability Board's annual report sparks heated debates on controversial language regarding officers firing at moving vehicles, raising questions about public trust and policy reform.

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Police Accountability Board delivers annual report; council and police spar over 'firing at moving vehicles' language
The Police Accountability Board presented its annual report and a research committee recommendation to revise language on firing at moving vehicles; New Castle County Police expressed concerns that the proposed phrasing is too subjective and conflicts with case law.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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New Castle County is at a crossroads as heated debates over new zoning rules for data centers raise concerns about noise, water safety, and community impact.

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New Castle County committee debates draft data-center rules after heated public comments on retroactivity, noise and water
A Land Use Committee discussion of ordinance 25-1-01 focused on noise and light standards, setback options, removal of formal agency coordination and the decision not to include retroactivity; dozens of residents urged applying the ordinance to projects already in the pipeline and raised concerns about water, generator emissions and electric-grid impacts.
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March 10, 2026 at 4:12 AM
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Claymont is on the verge of a transformative leap as New Castle County pushes for its designation as a Downtown Development District, unlocking potential incentives that could revitalize the community!

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New Castle County committee backs Claymont nomination for state downtown development district
The Finance Committee advanced Resolution 26-119 on June 9 to nominate Claymont — an unincorporated area — for the state’s Downtown Development District program, a first for an unincorporated community in New Castle County. Supporters said the designation could unlock redevelopment incentives, including a 20% capital-cost rebate for investors.
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June 12, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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The New Castle County Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board is grappling with the impact of ambulance billing on local services, revealing alarming collection rates that put vital volunteer organizations at risk.

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New Castle County advisory board debates ambulance billing, collection shortfalls and centralization options
At a New Castle County Fire and Ambulance Advisory Board meeting, members and fire company representatives debated whether to include EMS billing in an operational study, raised concerns about low collection rates (some as low as 29–35%), and discussed voluntary county RFPs and vendor penalties. The committee asked procurement to research vendor options.
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May 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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New Castle County just approved a $160,000 grant to boost police mental health support by funding a clinician through ChristianaCare!

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Council OKs $160,000 police behavioral-health grant to fund clinician through ChristianaCare
Ordinance 26-111 appropriates $160,000 from state FY2027 grants to support a police behavioral-health program, funding a mental-health clinician through ChristianaCare to work with the mental-health team.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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New Castle County is set to invest $165,484.20 from the opioid settlement into a groundbreaking behavioral-health initiative aimed at enhancing community safety and support.

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County moves $165,484.20 from opioid settlement into behavioral-health prevention initiative
Ordinance 26-110 appropriates $165,484.20 from the Delaware Opioid Settlement Commission to a coordinated behavioral-health and prevention infrastructure initiative administered by the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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New Castle County's police overtime spending has plummeted, but can technology like drones truly solve staffing shortages?

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Police chief outlines overtime drivers; council debates whether drones and Axon reduce staffing needs
Chief Jamie Leonard said criminal investigations and crisis-management callouts are the primary drivers of overtime, and that better tracking has reduced unnecessary overtime; council members welcomed technology's tactical value but questioned whether drones and Axon reduce long-term staffing costs.
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September 10, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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New Castle County Council just took significant steps to support libraries, senior centers, and community health initiatives while also honoring local heroes!

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Council adopts series of grant and administrative measures, honors seniors and community members
The council approved multiple grant appropriations (library grants, senior center, opioid settlement funds), updated administrative policies and adopted several ceremonial resolutions, including recognition of National Senior Citizens Day and a resolution honoring Jeffrey Durham.
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August 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Residents in New Castle County are calling for urgent action to combat rising homelessness and rethink surveillance measures that threaten privacy.

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Residents urge stronger homelessness response; oppose automated license‑plate readers
Public commenters urged the council to address rising homelessness and foreclosure risks, and a Newark resident urged cancellation of contracts for automated license‑plate readers and Flock cameras because of false positives and privacy concerns.
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August 28, 2026 at 5:58 AM
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New Castle County Council takes a stand against heavier trucks on public roads, fearing the impact on local infrastructure and safety.

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Council urges federal lawmakers to reject pilot programs raising truck weights
The New Castle County Council adopted Resolution R26-163 urging Delaware’s congressional delegation to oppose federal provisions that would raise truck weight limits or authorize pilot programs, citing potential roadway damage and safety risks.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:30 AM
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After a heated debate, New Castle County Council passed a controversial ordinance to raise recorder-of-deeds fees, projecting nearly $914K in revenue despite pushback from several members.

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Council approves modest increase to recorder-of-deeds fees after contested debate
After extended debate and a failed floor amendment, the council approved Ordinance 26-099 changing certain recorder-of-deeds fees; the recorder projected roughly $761,646–$913,976 in additional revenue depending on timing.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:34 AM
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Councilmember Jasmine Kaneko's new proposal aims to boost transparency in New Castle County government by tightening lobbying rules and imposing stricter post-employment regulations.

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Council debate tightens lobbying registration and post‑employment rules in proposed ordinance
Councilmembers extensively debated Substitute 1 to Ordinance 26-010, a package to require fuller disclosure by legislative agents and strengthen two‑year post‑employment certification and reporting. Sponsors say it aligns county code with state practice; some members warned the language may be overly broad and could burden employers.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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Delaware's Councilmember Jasmine Kaneko is leading the charge against dangerous federal proposals to increase truck weight and length limits, citing alarming local crash statistics and the poor condition of nearly 500 bridges.

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Council urges federal delegation to oppose heavier, longer truck pilot proposal
A resolution (26-163) asks Delaware's congressional delegation to oppose federal proposals to raise truck weight and length limits (HR 8870). Sponsor cited local bridge condition and crash statistics — including "498 bridges rated fair to poor" and 306 large-truck crashes in 2025 — and multiple council members signed on as co-sponsors.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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New Castle County is taking a bold step in public safety with over $600,000 in grants aimed at tackling the opioid crisis and enhancing emergency preparedness!

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Committee approves opioid- and emergency‑response grants to county public safety
The committee reviewed three state opioid and emergency grants: $30,000 to Project REACH for outreach (26-094), $518,710 to an opioid integrated public safety initiative including a co‑responder team (26-095), and $78,936 for a State Emergency Response Commission planner (26-096). Sponsors said funds will support overtime, outreach, and preparedness staff.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:45 AM