Officials release footage of Wilmington police shooting involving Kadir Skinner
Delaware and Wilmington officials released body-camera footage from the June 24 shooting near 24th and Carter streets as a state investigation continues.
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Wilmington Police-Shooting Investigation Remains Open After Kadir Skinner Body-Camera Release
Three redacted body-camera videos from the June 24 killing of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner are public, but Delaware’s investigation, legal analysis and charging decisions remain unfinished.
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Wilmington launches rent-escrow program for tenants with unresolved housing problems
The City of Wilmington announced a rent-escrow program on July 21, 2026, creating a local process for eligible tenants in documented repair and habitability disputes.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for tenants facing unsafe housing conditions
The City of Wilmington announced a rent escrow program July 21, 2026, for renters living in unsafe or uninhabitable conditions. Available city materials do not yet set out detailed participation rules.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for tenants disputing serious housing conditions
Wilmington announced a new rent escrow program on July 21, 2026, tied to qualifying disputes over rental-property conditions and housing-code enforcement.
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Carney administration responds to Wilmington council resolution on Christina Park encampment
The Carney administration issued a July 27 statement responding to a Wilmington City Council resolution concerning the Christina Park encampment and the city’s approach to unsheltered homelessness.
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Wilmington VA Medical Center receives four-star CMS hospital quality rating
The Wilmington VA Medical Center has received four out of five stars in CMS’s annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report, according to VA Wilmington Health Care.
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Wilmington launches rent escrow program for serious housing-code problems
Wilmington has launched a rent escrow program intended to give eligible tenants a court-supervised option when serious housing-code or habitability problems are not addressed.
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Wilmington launches rent-escrow program tied to tenant housing disputes
Wilmington announced a rent-escrow program July 21 after City Council action on use of neighborhood-stabilization funds in eviction proceedings.
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Officials release body-camera footage from June 24 Wilmington officer-involved shooting
Delaware Department of Justice, City of Wilmington and Wilmington Police Department officials released body-worn-camera footage related to a June 24, 2026 officer-involved shooting involving Kadir Skinner near 24th and Carter streets.
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Wilmington Gas and Diesel Prices Tick Higher as July Ends
AAA’s July 31 check puts Wilmington-Newark metro regular gas at $4.150 and diesel at $5.381 per gallon, with both prices higher than a week earlier.
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Wilmington Daily: Council debates reforms, community rallies over Plummer Center, families get STEM night out
Wilmington, DE — February 17, 2026 — City government debates reform, residents organize around a key reentry center, and families gear up for STEM-focused fun.
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Wilmington Daily Brief: Council Meetings, Public Safety Oversight, and Regional Police Activity
Wilmington, DE — February 6, 2026 — City council committee meetings, a public police oversight session, and a nearby drug arrest shape today’s local update.
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Wilmington, DE — January 30, 2026 — Local News Update
Wilmington, DE — January 30, 2026 — Delaware State Police investigate armed robbery and carjacking; local events and activities for the weekend.
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Wilmington’s Public Works Focus on Snow Removal Amidst Ongoing Winter Conditions
Wilmington, DE — January 29, 2026 — Public Works crews are prioritizing main roads and emergency routes as snow persists, ensuring safer travel for residents.
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Wilmington, DE Local News – January 28, 2026
Wilmington, DE — January 28, 2026 — A car fire at a downtown parking deck, snow removal efforts, and a basketball tournament highlight today’s local news.