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John Rago
Director of Communications and Policy Development for Mayor James M. Baker
(302) 576-2109
jrago@WilmingtonDE.gov
Mayor Directs Cut in Government Spending and Warns of Layoffs/Service Reductions Unless City Unions Agree to Salary and Benefit Concessions
Thursday, September 2, 2010, 6:21 a.m.
City Closes the First Business UnderWilmington’s Nuisance Property Program
Thursday, August 26, 2010, 2:43 p.m.
Mayor Baker Encourages Everyone to Attend the “Around the Fountain Festival”
Tuesday, August 24, 2010, 5:11 p.m.
City's Challenge of WHYY's Television License Rejected by FCC
Wednesday, July 28, 2010, 10:14 a.m.
Prices Run Pool Reopens Following Repairs
Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 12:58 p.m.
Mayor Baker and Council Member Brown Urge Citizens to Attend July 27th Fundraiser for Nate “Oteka” Henn
Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 3:59 p.m.
UPDATE: City’s Pool and Spray Park Operating Hours Extended Through Thursday Evening; Limited Number of Free Electric Fans Available to Senior Residents
Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 4:05 p.m.
City Pools and Water Spray Parks to Extend Hours, Libraries Available for Cooling Today and Wednesday
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 3:08 p.m.
Opening of Prices Run Pool Delayed to July 9th
Friday, July 2, 2010, 1.46 p.m.
Neighborhood Stabilization Efforts Across Wilmington Continue as Mayor Baker Announces That 60+ Properties are Slated for Rehabilitation/Development
Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 1:49 p.m.
Mayor Baker Invites Everyone to an Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration on the Wilmington’s Riverfront
Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 12.17 p.m.
City Offices Closed on Monday, July 5 in Observance of Independence Day; Recyclables Collection Schedule Modified
Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 12.17 p.m.
Mayor Baker Announces Summer Schedule for City Swimming Pools
Tuesday, June 29, 2010, 12.17 p.m.
Mayor Baker Vetoes Ordinance Subjecting Certain City Contracts to Council Approval
Friday, June 25, 2010, 3.40 p.m.
Mayor Baker Thanks the More than 750 Citizens Who Have Stepped Forward in Recent Months to Become Mentors to Young City Residents
Monday, June 21, 2010, 10.33 a.m.
City Announces Another Expansion of Summer Youth Employment Program; Additional Funding Enables City to Hire a Total of 520 Young People
Monday, June 21, 2010, 10.33 a.m.
Wilmington’s Neighborhood Rebuilding Efforts Continue with Groundbreaking for New 40-Unit Housing Community in Browntown
Friday, June 11, 2010, 2.39 p.m.
City Facility Wins Green Building Award
Monday, June 7, 2010, 2.27 p.m.
Arbitrator’s Ruling Ends City/County Dispute Over Wastewater Treatment Plant Fees and Services
Friday, June 4, 2010, 12.00 p.m.
Mayor Baker Invites Citizens to Flyers Pep Rally
Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 4:31 p.m.
Mayor Baker Announces Recipients of Student Academic Scholarships
Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 5:20 p.m.
Clean Wilmington Committee and Mayor Baker Urge Citizens to Bag Their Yard Waste in Paper Bags to Help Increase the City’s Recycling Rate
Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 9:46 a.m.
Wilmington Refinances General Obligation Bonds To Reduce Cost of Government and Endure the Current Economic Downturn; City’s Bond Rating from the Three Bond Rating Agencies is Highest in History
Monday, May 24, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closings for Wilmington Grand Prix Bike Race and Street Fair Friday, May 21 and Saturday, May 22
Friday, May 21, 2010, 12:20 p.m.
Wilmington Announces Annual $10K Business Plan Competition
Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 6:52 p.m.
THIS THURSDAY (May 20th): DCAD & the Renaissance Scholarship Gala
Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 9:56 a.m.
Wilmington Fire Department Receives Grant to Upgrade Fire Safety Systems in City Fire Stations
Friday, May 14, 2010, 12:10 p.m.
Wilmington’s FY 2011 Operating Budget and Water/Sewer Fund Budget is Approved by City Council
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 8:07 p.m.
City Administration and City Council Develop a Compromise FY 2011 Budget Proposal; Council Scheduled to Consider Proposal Tonight
Thursday, May 13, 2010, 11:03 a.m.
2010 Wilmington Grand Prix Returns to Downtown Wilmington
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 12:57 p.m.
Wilmington’s Downtown Farmers’ Market Opens for the Season This WEDNESDAY, May 12
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 12:57 p.m.
Wilmington Honors Late Boxing Coach Louis Lum
Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:33 a.m.
Prospects for Summer Youth Employment in Wilmington Improve (includes registration details)
Friday, May 7, 2010, 1:56 p.m.
Wilmington to Host Second Annual Delaware Bike Summit in conjunction with Wilmington Grand Prix
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 11:11 a.m.
Mayor Baker Invites Everyone to the Wilmington Riverfront on May 15 for “Bromberg’s Big Noise in the Neighborhood”
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 11:11 a.m.
You Are Invited by Mayor Baker and Council Member Brown to Help Fight Cancer and Save Lives
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 11:07 a.m.
Mayor Baker and Governor Markell Welcome SSD Technology Partners to Wilmington
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 4:11 p.m.
ABC’s EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION SEARCHING FOR DESERVING FAMILIES IN WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 11:42 a.m.
City of Wilmington, RDC and WRC Announce City Restaurant Week 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010, 10:46 a.m.
Wilmington Marks the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 3;12 p.m.
City to Host Annual Earth Day Celebration on Thursday, April 22
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:17 p.m.
Theatre N at Nemours Offers Exclusive Screening of the Grateful Dead's Philadephia concert at JFK Stadium in 1989
Monday, April 12, 2010, 12:35 p.m.
Mayor Baker Kicks-Off Public Health and Safety Challenge Week with “Painting of the Doors”
Friday, April 9, 2010, 5:07 p.m.
Mayor Baker Urges Citizens to Support This Weekend’s Fundraiser Benefitting the Renovation of Wilmington’s Historic Queen Theatre
Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 12:19 p.m.
City of Wilmington Offices Closed on Friday, April 2; Trash Collection Schedule Modified
Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 3:29 p.m.
City of Wilmington Hosts Free Concert By The World’s Leading Young Jazz Artists
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:27 p.m.
$70,000 Award to Ingleside’s Senior Safety Services Program Helps Wilmington Seniors Receive Free Home Repairs and Improvements
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 3:39 p.m.
Delmarva Power Launches LED Streetlight Pilot Project in Wilmington
Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 3:10 p.m.
City Urges Citizens to Get Their FREE Prescription Drug Discount Card
Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:04 p.m.
Mayor Baker Presents a Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Proposal to City Council
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30 p.m.
Mayor Baker to Present His FY2011 Budget Proposal Thursday, March 18
Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 1:02 p.m.
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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