This content is provided by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Building Integrated Communities program. On January 27, 2023, Building Integrated Communites (BIC) launched its inaugural class of the Language Access Collaborative, bringing together teams of North Carolina local governments and community-based organizations to build bridges of communication. Nine local governments partnered withContinue reading “Wilmington partners with UNC and eight other cities to improve language access”
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How You Give Matters: Help Individuals Move from Crisis to Stability
Written by Tommy Taylor, United Way of the Cape Fear Area The City of Wilmington and the United Way of the Cape Fear Area (United Way) have partnered to launch the “Better Way to Give” initiative. This initiative offers community members a comprehensive and compassionate alternative to giving directly to individuals who solicit money inContinue reading “How You Give Matters: Help Individuals Move from Crisis to Stability”
Wilmington City Council Approves FY24 Budget
At its June 20 meeting, Wilmington City Council voted to adopt the FY24 city budget. The $351 million balanced budget is guided by the city’s strategic priorities, which include increasing affordable housing opportunities, modernizing the city’s infrastructure, and actively preparing for the city’s future needs and growing demands on city services. The tax rate underContinue reading “Wilmington City Council Approves FY24 Budget”
City to Host Wilmington POPS 4th of July Celebration
Wilmington Symphony Orchestra to headline festivities, fireworks set for 9:05 p.m. The City of Wilmington invites residents and visitors to the annual July Fourth celebration, hosted at Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park, to enjoy live music, entertainment, food, fireworks, and more on Tuesday, July 4. This is FREE event and no tickets areContinue reading “City to Host Wilmington POPS 4th of July Celebration”
Williston Legacy Graduation: Honoring The Classes of ’69 & ’70
The City of Wilmington’s Equity and Inclusion Office has worked with county and school district partners to collaboratively host a Legacy Graduation for the Williston Senior High School classes of 1969 and 1970, scheduled for July 1 at 2 p.m. at the Williston Middle School Gymnasium. The ceremony will be streamed live on WECT.com andContinue reading “Williston Legacy Graduation: Honoring The Classes of ’69 & ’70”
Council Recap: Downtown Campus Update, Urban Forest Master Plan, Healthy Homes Program
Wilmington City Council holding its first regular meeting for the month of June. First up, the Urban Forest Master Plan was presented to council. This plan aids in prioritizing tree maintenance and is an essential tool in helping to enhance the city’s urban forest. “And that leads to the question of why plan? In short,Continue reading “Council Recap: Downtown Campus Update, Urban Forest Master Plan, Healthy Homes Program”
The Importance Of A “Healthy Home” To Your Family’s Well-Being
It’s June and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has kicked off this year’s National Healthy Homes Month, an annual campaign highlighting the direct link between housing quality and residents’ health. National Healthy Homes Month serves to educate families and communities about the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy home byContinue reading “The Importance Of A “Healthy Home” To Your Family’s Well-Being”
Juneteenth: Meet Opal Lee, The ‘Grandmother’ Of Juneteenth
Opal Lee, nicknamed the Grandmother of Juneteenth, saw her family’s home in Fort Worth, Texas, burned to the ground by a mob of 500 white rioters. The date was June 19, 1939. In January 2017, she arrived at the Nation’s Capital, completing a five-month march that urged lawmakers to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. AtContinue reading “Juneteenth: Meet Opal Lee, The ‘Grandmother’ Of Juneteenth”
Connecting Our City One Step At A Time
Whether you’re looking for a leisurely stroll with a friend, or opportunities to stay active with the whole family this summer, the City of Wilmington is working hard to maintain and expand our greenway systems and multi-use paths for you to enjoy. We believe keeping our bikes, hikes, and nature trails in tip top shapeContinue reading “Connecting Our City One Step At A Time”
Juneteenth Part 1 of 3: Did You Know?
Like much of African American history, the road to understanding, acknowledging, and celebrating Juneteenth has been a hard-fought battle. Three months after rebellious Southern states refused to relent to the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. This happened in a moment millions had been praying for at WatchContinue reading “Juneteenth Part 1 of 3: Did You Know? “
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