City of New Castle and Delaware Italian American Foundation Partner to Bring “250 Ride” to Separation Day Celebration
Date Posted: Monday, April 13th, 2026FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of New Castle and Delaware Italian American Foundation Partner to Bring “250 Ride” to Separation Day Celebration City of New Castle, DE — The City of New Castle, in partnership with the Delaware Italian American Foundation, is proud to announce a special collaboration between the 250 Ride and the Separation Day Celebration, commemorating America 250 and Delaware 250 in Historic New Castle. As part of the annual Separation Day Parade on Saturday, June 13 at 12:00 p.m., Caesar Rodney will make a ceremonial stop in Historic New Castle during his historic ride to Philadelphia to deliver the news of independence. Riding in an authentic horse-drawn carriage, Caesar Rodney will travel through the parade route accompanied by reenactors portraying the often-unheard voices of the American Revolution. These living historians will engage with attendees along the parade route, sharing first-hand stories and perspectives of overlooked figures who […]
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SERVICE INTERRUPTION NOTICE
Date Posted: Monday, April 13th, 2026IMPORTANT NOTICE TO OUR WATER CUSTOMERS
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The City of New Castle Board of Health needs your help!
Date Posted: Thursday, March 19th, 2026The City of New Castle Board of Health needs your help! We’d like to know more about what health-related topics are of interest to our community members. A survey to help us better understand your needs will be posted on the City website during the month of April and we would greatly appreciate it if our neighbors would take the couple of minutes (it’s very short!) to complete this survey. Also, please encourage others in your household to do the same – the more people of various ages who do this survey, the more complete our picture of what New Castilians want will be. IF you complete paper survey at the City Health Fair in October of 2025, please don’t complete the electronic one as the information is the same and your responses have been recorded. Thanks so much for your help! The survey can be accessed directly at: […]
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Welcome to the City of New Castle
Date Posted: Friday, May 8th, 2015Step back in time and experience the charm and beauty of colonial New Castle. Walk the cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic sites of this riverfront community. Historic New Castle, Delaware is located just 10 minutes south of downtown Wilmington with easy access from I-95 and I-295. Overlooking the Delaware River, Historic New Castle is the oldest continuously occupied town in the Delaware Valley. And, thanks to preservation efforts, this vibrant, fully occupied community remains one of the most important Colonial/Federal villages in America – second only to Williamsburg, Virginia in the number and authenticity of its historic structures. The New Castle Court House Museum is part of the the First State National Historical Park. New Castle, originally named Fort Casimir, was founded in 1651 by Peter Stuyvesant, who was sent to provide the Dutch with command of all river traffic. Because of its strategic location, ownership of the settlement […]
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Rain Barrels
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 19th, 2026As presented by the City of New Castle City Council and the City of New Castle Flood […]
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PLANT A GARDEN WITH US
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13th, 2026PLANT A GARDEN WITH US– to Prepare the City of New Castle for Delaware 250 & New Castle 375! Join the City of New Castle in planting gardens at the City Playgrounds, thanks to Keep Delaware Beautiful. Bring your gloves and shovels! 2 opportunities to participate & 6 locations: Wednesday, May 20 @ 1p.m. Penn Valley Park-Holcomb Lane Buttonwood Park-Buttonwood Ave & Lincoln St Van Dyke Park-E. 14th St. Thursday, May 21 @ 1p.m. Susi Park-1000 Gray St Bull Hill Park-2nd St Dobbinsville Park-W 7th & Clymer St
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Efficiency Smart
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026Shop locally at the New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal for energy-saving products starting at $0.99, while supplies last. Special pricing courtesy of DEMEC, the MSC of the City of New Castle, and Efficiency Smart. Visit www.efficiencysmart.org/new-castle-delaware or call 877-889-3777 to learn more.
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Best of the Block
Date Posted: Monday, May 4th, 2026Nominate a standout local shop to receive up to $3,000 in energy-saving upgrades In honor of Small Business Month, Efficiency Smart is giving you a chance to help a local business get an energy efficiency boost. Nominate a small business at the heart of your community to receive up to $3,000 in energy-saving upgrades. Submit your nomination by May 31 at 11:59 p.m. You’ll also be entered to win a $50 gift card to the business you nominated. Learn more and nominate a business at efficiencysmart.org/BOTB
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2026 Street Sweeper Schedule
Date Posted: Friday, April 24th, 20262026 Street Sweeper Schedule-Route Map
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DEA NATIONAL RX TAKE BACK
Date Posted: Thursday, April 16th, 2026DEA NATIONAL RX TAKE BACK Saturday, April 25, 2026 10a.m. – 2p.m. Turn in unneeded mediation for safe disposal. Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Visit DEATakeBack.com for a collection site near you.
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Utility Bill Assistance Resources for Delawareans
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026Utility Bill Assistance Resources for Delawareans: Delmarva Power Customer Relief Fund-bit.ly/DelmarvaCustomerRelief Delaware Energy Fund- energizedelaware.org LIHEAP- dhss.delaware.gov/dss/liheap/ Weatherization Assistance Program-de.gov/wap Home Energy Checkup and Counseling-energizeddelaware.org/hec2/
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