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John Rago
Director of Communications and Policy Development for Mayor James M. Baker
(302) 576-2109
jrago@WilmingtonDE.gov

News Releases & Advisories

City to Offer Lifeguard Training
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 5:00 p.m.

Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled; Friday’s Traditional Painting of the Green Stripe and Saturday's Hooley at St. Patrick's Church Still Scheduled
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 4:59 p.m.

Fiscal Year 2010 City Budget News as Mayor Prepares to Present Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 11:24 a.m.

Hazardous Waste and Electronic Goods Collection
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, 12:47 p.m.

Wilmington Fire and Police Department Veteran Dies
Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 1:34 p.m.

Reminder: Trash Collection West of I-95 Rescheduled for Tomorrow (Saturday, February 27)
Friday, February 26, 2010, 4:34 p.m.

Trash Collection Postponed; Snow Clearing Operations Underway
Friday, February 26, 2010, 6:21 a.m.

Winter Storm Update
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 4:53 p.m.

Updated Information on Salting and Plowing Operations and Scheduled Trash Collections for Thursday and Friday
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 6:44 a.m.

Information on Salting and Plowing Operations and Scheduled Trash Collections for Thursday and Friday
Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 4:23 p.m.

Recycle Bin Collections West of Interstate 95 Postponed Until Wednesday Morning
February 23, 2010

Three-Day Trash Collection Program Ends; Recycle Collections Resume Monday
February 19, 2010

Wilmington Strengthens Zoning Code To Reinforce the Prohibition of Incarceration Facilities in City Neighborhoods
February 18, 2010

Federal, State and City Officials Celebrate the Continued “Greening” of Wilmington by Unveiling Solar Energy Project at City’s Filtration Plant
February 18, 2010

Continual Winter Storm Clean-up Alters Trash and Recylables Collection for the Week
February 16, 2010

Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Water Customers in Northwest NCC
February 14, 2010

Water Main Break in Northwest NCC; Residents Urged to Boil Water
February 13, 2010

Winter Storm Update
February 12, 2010, 5:50 p.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 12, 2010, 8:49 a.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 11, 2010, 12:42 p.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 11, 2010, 8:07 a.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 10, 2010, 6:12 p.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 10, 2010, 12:09 p.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 10, 2010, 7:45 a.m.

Winter Storm Update
February 9, 2010, 4:57 p.m.

Landmark East Side Wilmington Barbershop Reopens Three Years After Fire
February 8, 2010

Winter Storm Update
February 8, 2010, 4:41 p.m.

City, State Governments and Local Businesses Announce Second CAPS Training Program
February 8, 2010

Winter Storm Update
February 7, 2010, 7:21 p.m.

City Lifts Travel Restrictions Associated with State of Emergency; Snow Removal Operations Continue
February 7, 2010, 8:02 a.m.

Amended Health Care Facilities Ordinance Vetoed
January 29, 2010

Major Crimes in Wilmington Drop 12% in 2009 Compared to 2008 Totals
January 29, 2010

New Job Search Site Opens at William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center
January 28, 2010

Mayor Baker and KIDS COUNT Delaware Release the Wilmington KIDS COUNT Fact Book for 2009
January 25, 2010

Public Invited to Informational Meeting on Improvement Plans for Ed “Porky” Oliver Golf Course
January 21, 2010

City Contributes to Haiti Relief Efforts on Behalf of Citizens...Addition Support Urged
January 14, 2010

Mayor Baker Says Firefighters Union is Making Unprofessional, Irresponsible and False Claims About Fire Safety in Wilmington
January 11, 2010

Christmas Tree Recycling
January 4, 2010

City Announces Schedule for First Night Celebration
December 29, 2009

Hand-held Cell Phone Ban takes effect January 1, 2010
December 29, 2009

Wilmington Police Department and Sallie Mae Deliver Toys to City Children
December 23, 2009

Mayor Baker Accepts 65 Bicycles on Behalf of City Children
December 22, 2009

City Challenges WHYY’s Operating License
December 11, 2009

Mayor Baker Urges Wilmington Citizens to Offer President Obama Ideas for Creating Jobs
December 9, 2009

Federal Stimulus Money Available in Wilmington Beginning Tuesday to Prevent City Renters from Losing Their Homes and to Help Others Obtain Stable Housing
November 30, 2009

Civilians Give Formal Statements About Altercation With Two Off-Duty Police Officers
November 16, 2009

Civilians Urged to Come Forward and Give Statements
November 13, 2009

Federal COPS Office Approves Wilmington’s Revised Application to Hire 16 New Police Officers; 94th Police Academy Will Open March 8
November 3, 2009

Hazardous Waste Disposal, Electronic Goods and Scrap Tire Collection, and Shredding Event
November 3, 2009

Mayor Seeks Council Approval for Legislation to Further Ensure that Citizens and Businesses Adhere to City Tax Laws
October 27, 2009

Wilmington’s School Crossing Guards Ratify New Contract
October 27, 2009

Wilmington Fire Department To Distribute Free Smoke Detectors on Saturday, October 31 as part of “Wake Up Delaware”
October 27, 2009

Small Business Manufacturer Expands Business in Delaware
October 20, 2009

Wilmington’s Strong Bond Rating Affirmed
October 14, 2009

Mayor Baker Appoints James M. Jones as City Finance Director and Laura Papas as Deputy Director
October 13, 2009

Free Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors Available To Wilmington Residents Courtesy of Delmarva Power and Lowe’s Home Improvement
October 8, 2009

Mayor Baker Hosts City Services Fair on Wednesday, October 14
October 6, 2009

City and State Collaborate on New Delinquent Collection Process for Outstanding Parking Tickets and Red Light Violations
October 5, 2009

Brace yourself: EXTREME ART is coming to Wilmington!
September 29, 2009

Wilmington Celebrates Another Anniversary of its Voluntary Curbside Recycling Program and Honors the City’s “Top Recyclers”
September 23, 2009

Parks Forum to Explore the Value and Benefits of Wilmington’s Park System
September 21, 2009

Wilmington Files Objections To Proposed Fox Point Consent Decree Between DNREC and the New Castle County Government
September 16, 2009

Your Invitation to Attend: 10th Annual Wilmington Wellness Day
September 3, 2009

City of Wilmington and WRC Announce New Arts Event Downtown
September 1, 2009

Mayor Baker Announces New Steps to Protect City Drinking Water
August 27, 2009

Wilmington’s Revenue Division Expands Service Hours Through September 4th to Accommodate Rush to Pay Real Estate Taxes
August 25, 2009

Mayor Baker Says City Will Accept COPS Grant Funding for 16 Police Officers
August 19, 2009

Safety Tips Offered for First Heat Wave of Summer
August 10, 2009

Public Input Sought as City Updates its Hazard Mitigation Plan
August 5, 2009

Wilmington’s 2009 Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications through August 13th
August 5, 2009

Downtown Wilmington to Host “ArtFest on Market” on Friday, August 14th from 5:30 – 11:30 p.m.
August 5, 2009

Wilmington to Participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th
August 3, 2009

City of Wilmington Supports DEMA’s Emergency Preparedness Survey
August 3, 2009

Mayor Baker, Cultural Affairs Director Betz Announce Details of Wilmington’s 2009 Riverfront Blues Festival
August 3, 2009

City of Wilmington Community Advisory Regarding COPS Grant
July 29, 2009

Japanese Hip-Hop Group to Perform Free Lunchtime Concert in Downtown Wilmington
July 29, 2009

Mayor Baker Launches New Mentoring Initiative Aimed at Helping City Kids
July 27, 2009

Wilmington Mayor James Baker Receives Prestigious National Leadership Award
July 17, 2009

Entrepreneurs Learn Golf as a Way to Extend Business Beyond The Boardroom
July 13, 2009

City Announces Annual 15K Business Plan Competition
July 13, 2009

Mayor Announces Summer Schedule for City Swimming Pools
July 1, 2009

City of Wilmington Launches Summer Lunchtime Concert Series
July 1, 2009

City of Wilmington Offers New Training Program to Support Minority, Women, and/or Small Business Owners in the Construction Industry
June 25, 2009

Wilmington’s 1,000 Downtown Parking Meters Are Being Retooled Beginning Wednesday for a New Hourly Parking Rate; Retooling Process to be Completed by July 1
June 23, 2009

Mayor Baker Will Sign Amendment to FY 2010 Operating Budget Bringing City’s Extended Budget Process to a Close
June 19, 2009

Mayor Baker Welcomes Newest Business to Wilmington Riverfront: Kooma Asian Fusion Restaurant and Sushi Bar
June 19, 2009

City Firefighter Union Votes to Layoff Eight Firefighters So Remaining Members Can Receive a Pay Raise
June 16, 2009

Ron Morris To Resign as Finance Director; Deputy Finance Director James M. Jones Will Serve in Acting Capacity
June 11, 2009

Wilmington Summer Youth Employment Program for 660 Young Citizens Begins July 1
June 10, 2009

Mayor Baker Announces Recipients of Student Academic Scholarships
June 10, 2009

Downtown Wilmington Celebrates the Opening of the City’s Latest “Green” Business
June 9, 2009

Police Layoffs Averted in Wilmington
June 9, 2009

Watch Mayor Baker on CNN's State of the Union with John King about the state of the economy and the closings of GM plants.
June 8, 2009

21st Annual DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival Opens June 15
June 4, 2009

FY 2010 Operating Budget Approved...Police and Firefighters Urged to Take Action to Eliminate Layoffs
May 28, 2009

Budget Vote Held Until Next Week...Police Agree to No Salary Increase/No Layoffs...Firefighter Discussions Continue
May 22, 2009

City of Wilmington Offices Closed on Monday, May 25; Recyclables Collection Schedule Modified
May 21, 2009

Baker Administration Informs City Council’s Public Safety Committee that 17 Police Officers and 8 Firefighters Will Be Laid-Off to Close Multi-Million Dollar FY 2010 Budget Deficit
May 14, 2009

Three Farmers’ Markets Open for the 2009 Season in Wilmington
May 14, 2009

2009 Wilmington Grand Prix on May 16
May 14, 2009

Delaware Marathon Running Festival on May 17
May 14, 2009

Wilmington and NCC Board of REALTORS® Sponsor Citywide Open House on Sunday, May 17th
May 14, 2009

Local 1102 and 1102B Join Local 320 in Agreeing to No Layoffs in Exchange for No Salary or Step Increases for FY 2010
May 11, 2009

AFSCME Local 320 Steps Up to Assist With the City’s Fiscal Crisis; Mayor Baker Makes Final Request to Remaining Union Leaders to Forego Pay Raises in FY 2010 in Exchange for No Layoffs
May 4, 2009

City Begins Process of Laying Off Unionized Employees After Union Presidents Reject Mayor’s Plan to Preserve Jobs and Benefits in FY 2010
April 23, 2009

City to Host Annual Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday, April 22
April 17, 2009

Mayor Baker Observes National Community Development Week By Awarding $560,000 in Grants to Community Agencies
April 13, 2009

City of Wilmington Offices Closed on Friday, April 10; Trash Collection Schedule Modified
April 8, 2009

Payment Call Center and Walk-up Window Hours Changed
April 8, 2009

Conference to Address Ways to Make Historic Homes Energy Efficient
April 8, 2009

Mayor Baker, IAFF Local 1590 President Turner Announce City Firefighters Contract Settlement
April 2, 2009

Wilmington’s Instant Ticketing Program Among Top 50 Innovations In Government
April 1, 2009

Free Live Showing of NCAA Championship Game on the Big Screen at Theatre N at Nemours
April 1, 2009

Celebrity Models Ready for 16th Annual Burton/Phelan Memorial Scholarship Fashion Show
April 1, 2009

Ovarian Cancer 5K Run/Walk Set for Sunday, May 3
April 1, 2009

Wilmington Children’s Chorus to Perform with Renowned Arabic Recording Artist
April 1, 2009

Mayor Baker's Budget Address
March 26, 2009

Mayor Baker Urges Citywide Participation in “Operation Clean Sweep 2009,” Wilmington’s Annual ‘Spring Cleaning’ Campaign
March 26, 2009 (news release with attachment)

Public Forum to Explore How to Improve Education in Delaware's Urban Communities
March 23, 2009

Mayor Baker Encourages You to Enjoy “A Taste of Little Italy” March 24-26 (5:30 -11:00 p.m. nightly)
March 23, 2009

Veritas Wine & Spirits Opens at Justison Landing
March 20, 2009

Wilmington Implements Voluntary Furlough Program for Employees
March 18, 2009

Public Meeting Scheduled for Proposed Law Regarding Nuisance Properties
March 18, 2009

Keeping City’s Recycle Stream Free of Contamination Remains a Priority
March 18, 2009

Mayor Thanks Council for Support of a New Downtown, New Jobs and New City Life
March 6, 2009

Wilmington Fire Department Graduates Eight New Firefighters on Friday
March 3, 2009

Change Your Clocks (Spring Forward), Change Your Batteries (Save Lives) on Saturday
March 3, 2009

New Fraud Hotline Established to Ensure Integrity in City Government
March 3, 2009

Hazardous Waste Disposal, Electronic Goods Collection and Shredding Event
March 3, 2009

34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is Near
March 3, 2009

Wilmington After Work Adds Dining to Weekly City Event
March 3, 2009

Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker and Acting United States Attorney David C. Weiss Announce Availability of Legal Fellowship for Successful FED UP Program
February 20, 2009

Wilmington Police Department to Graduate 28 New Police Officers Friday Bringing the Total Number of Officers to the Highest in City’s History
February 19, 2009

Mayor Baker To Meet with President Obama and VP Biden at the White House on Friday
February 19, 2009

Mayor Baker Takes Steps to Deal with a Projected Budget Deficit of $9 million or More for the Current Fiscal Year
February 19, 2009

1st Annual Mardi Gras on Market Street
February 17, 2009

City of Wilmington Offices Closed on Monday, February 16; Trash Collection Schedule Modified
February 12, 2009

Lifeguard Employment and Training
February 12, 2009

Summer Youth Pre-Employment Registration
February 12, 2009

Mayor Baker Announces Student Academic Scholarships
February 12, 2009

Good Economic News...Hercules Incorporated Extends Its Lease in Wilmington through 2016
February 12, 2009

City Seeks Public Input on Legislation to Further Curb Nuisance Properties
February 10, 2009

City of Wilmington Offices Closed on Monday, February 2; Trash Collection Schedule Modified
January 29, 2009

City Commission Recommends City Council Deny Verizon Delaware’s Application for a Wilmington TV Franchise
January 29, 2009

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