Month: June 2022

Here We Grow: Letting Kids Get Hands-On In The Garden

Earlier this spring, the Parks and Recreation department hosted a first-of-its-kind program at the City of Wilmington’s greenhouse facility. The five-week class gave homeschool students hands-on experience in horticulture. “We teach them how to grow seeds, and then we step them up each week, and we allow the kids to see the progression of theContinue reading “Here We Grow: Letting Kids Get Hands-On In The Garden”

Mayor Signs Pride Proclamation, Affirming The City’s Commitment To Inclusion, Diversity

Mayor Bill Saffo signed a proclamation on Friday, June 24 in honor of Pride Month. The noon signing ceremony at City Hall was attended by Representative Deb Butler and dozens of supporters. The proclamation references the importance of the LGBTQ community to Wilmington, the city’s “Rise Together Initiative”, the City’s Office of Equity and Inclusion,Continue reading “Mayor Signs Pride Proclamation, Affirming The City’s Commitment To Inclusion, Diversity”

Council Recap: Next Year’s Budget Approved, Fourth Of July Celebration Officially Announced, And More

Wilmington City Council holding its final meeting before the start of a new fiscal year. In honor of Independence Day, Council announcing the annual Fourth of July celebration will once again be held at Riverfront Park. It will feature the first ever POPS concert by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra with patriotic favorites, classical selections, andContinue reading “Council Recap: Next Year’s Budget Approved, Fourth Of July Celebration Officially Announced, And More”

Council Approves New Budget Focused On Core Services, Infrastructure, Affordable Housing

Wilmington City Council adopted the $251 million balanced budget for fiscal year 2023, which goes into effect July 1. The city’s strategic plan guided the development of the budget, which prioritizes affordable housing, infrastructure improvements, and providing high quality core services. Here are the key takeaways: Prioritizing Affordable Housing: Council is investing $2.15 million inContinue reading “Council Approves New Budget Focused On Core Services, Infrastructure, Affordable Housing”