New Initiative Aims To Collect & Distribute Baby Formula To Community

Friday, May 27, is the first day staff will be accepting donations with distribution of formula at a future date. (Source: Pixabay) In light of the nationwide shortage of baby formula, the Fit For Fun Center is hosting a Formula Drive & Distribution initiative with the goal of putting formula in the hands of familiesContinue reading “New Initiative Aims To Collect & Distribute Baby Formula To Community”

Council Recap: The City Honors Its Outstanding Employees, Inches Closer To Approving Next Year’s Budget, and more

On Tuesday, Wilmington City Council held its final regular meeting for the month of May. The night began with Mayor Bill Saffo presenting employee recognition awards. These awards are given to employees who exemplify the values of service, teamwork, accountability, respect and safety. “The reason that this is one of the most popular cities inContinue reading “Council Recap: The City Honors Its Outstanding Employees, Inches Closer To Approving Next Year’s Budget, and more”

How The City Is Bringing This Local Wetland Back To Life

On Friday, May 13, volunteers and city staff helped plant nearly 3,900 plants around the wetland area. Crews with the City’s Stormwater Maintenance Division have been hard at work recently, finishing up with restoration efforts of the wetland at Mary Bridgers Park off Chestnut Street. Earlier this year, crews removed invasive plants and dead trees asContinue reading “How The City Is Bringing This Local Wetland Back To Life”

Council Recap: The Proposed FY23 Budget, Short-Term Rental Refunds, and more

Wilmington City Council starting its May 3rd meeting with several presentations. The City’s Gary Shell Cross-City Trail and River to Sea Bikeway will be in the spotlight during the month of May with Council declaring it Bicycle Awareness Month. Residents are encouraged to ditch their cars whenever possible in favor of carbon-free transportation. “Consider ridingContinue reading “Council Recap: The Proposed FY23 Budget, Short-Term Rental Refunds, and more”