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Wilmington City Council will host a series of City Council Budget Town Halls beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to pro...
10/14/2026

Wilmington City Council will host a series of City Council Budget Town Halls beginning Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to provide residents with an overview of the City's budget process, financial priorities and long-term fiscal outlook as discussions surrounding Fiscal Year 2028 begin.

The town halls are intended to make municipal budget information more accessible and understandable while encouraging meaningful dialogue between residents and their elected representatives.

Residents from all Wilmington neighborhoods are encouraged to attend, regardless of Council district.

10/12/2026

📢 WILMINGTON RESIDENTS: LET’S TALK CITY BUDGET. 💰🏛️ Ever wondered how Wilmington’s budget works, where City funding goes, or how financial decisions impact your neighborhood? Wilmington City Council invites YOU to join our Fiscal Year 2028 Community Budget Town Halls!

Beginning October 20, Council Members, including Councilwoman Michelle Harlee, Chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee, will host four community meetings to help residents better understand the City’s budget process, financial priorities and long-term fiscal outlook.

📍 TOWN HALL SCHEDULE
🕕 All meetings: 6–7 p.m.

đź“… Tuesday, October 20 | 1st & 2nd Districts
NOMA Library
3905 N. Market St.

đź“… Tuesday, October 27 | 3rd & 4th Districts
People’s Settlement
408 E. 8th St.

đź“… Thursday, October 29 | 5th & 6th Districts
William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center
501 N. Madison St.

đź“… Tuesday, November 10 | 7th & 8th Districts
Joseph Johnson Elementary School
2100 Gilpin Ave.

đź’ˇ WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

âś… How the City budget works and where funding goes

✅ City Council’s role in reviewing and adopting the budget

âś… Current financial challenges and five-year projections

✅ Council’s budget priorities

âś… How residents can stay informed and participate in the budget process

đź’¬ These town halls are an opportunity to ask questions, gain insight and engage directly with your elected representatives.

📣 All Wilmington residents are welcome to attend ANY meeting, regardless of Council district.

đź”— Learn more at www.WilmingtonCityCouncil.com


What’s next for the business you built?Join Wilmington Alliance and the City of Wilmington Office of Economic Developmen...
10/08/2026

What’s next for the business you built?

Join Wilmington Alliance and the City of Wilmington Office of Economic Development, with host 2ndPhase, on Thursday, October 29 from 9-11 AM at CSC Station for GrowthStage Incubator, a free, confidential conversation designed for Wilmington-area business owners who are thinking about what comes next.

This session is for business owners who have built something meaningful and want to think ahead without being pushed toward a sale. It is especially relevant for owners who want more clarity, more options, and more control over what happens next.

Space is limited. Register here: https://loom.ly/RsphNXw

Please join us at NoMa Library on Nov. 2nd from 11 AM to 2 PM for our next Expungement Clinic & Community Resource Fair!...
10/07/2026

Please join us at NoMa Library on Nov. 2nd from 11 AM to 2 PM for our next Expungement Clinic & Community Resource Fair!

Learn more about expungement of your criminal record, set up a time to meet with an attorney, and check out resources about what's happening in the Wilmington area.

Preregistration is strongly encouraged but walk-in services will be available. Register here: https://bit.ly/4xoB73M

This event is hosted by the Wilmington Public Library in collaboration with The Delaware Office of Defense Services, Wilmington Alliance, and Collaborate Northeast (NECDC)

Please join Wilmington Alliance and our CEO Renata B. Kowalczyk, MBA, MS, for the 2nd Annual Delaware Community Violence...
10/06/2026

Please join Wilmington Alliance and our CEO Renata B. Kowalczyk, MBA, MS, for the 2nd Annual Delaware Community Violence Intervention Summit, on Oct. 13th, presented in partnership by End Community Violence Now and Delaware State University.

This statewide convening brings together community organizations, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, law enforcement, funders, and people with lived experience to explore evidence-informed strategies that prevent violence and strengthen community safety.

Renata will be moderating the panel "Workforce Development & Community Safety."

We hope to see you in Dover, DE! To register, please visit ecvndelaware.org.

Please join Wilmington-area organizations for a Community Development Roundtable on Sept. 29th from 4:30-7:30 PM at Toni...
09/23/2026

Please join Wilmington-area organizations for a Community Development Roundtable on Sept. 29th from 4:30-7:30 PM at Tonic Seafood and Steak.

Learn more about community-driven efforts to improve neighborhoods in Wilmington, and gather resources, share best practices, and build partnerships with others in attendance.

Please don't miss this important event in the life of our city. To register, visit: https://loom.ly/RxJLgUA

We hope to see you there!

We're thrilled to be a part of this year's Wilmington Black Restaurant Week!Are you an aspiring restaurant, food truck, ...
09/21/2026

We're thrilled to be a part of this year's Wilmington Black Restaurant Week!

Are you an aspiring restaurant, food truck, or catering business owner? Join Wilmington Alliance and the Delaware Division of Small Business for "From Idea to Business Plan: Developing a Business Strategy" to learn more about what it takes to start from scratch!

This virtual lunch and learn will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 12 PM with Latisha Bracy, Wilmington Alliance's Director of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support.

Register for free here: https://loom.ly/tOwaUwU

09/16/2026

Have you attended any of our West Center City programming over the past two years? If so, we need your help!

Wilmington Alliance values your well-being, and we aim to provide programs that make a positive impact. Please scan the QR code or visit this link bit.ly/4t5FDIA to share your opinions through this brief survey.

Your feedback helps Wilmington Alliance to determine future programs and partnerships. Thank you!

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