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County Spotlights
County awards over 80 scholarships tonight at Rockwood
New Castle County will award over 80 students scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $3,000 at a reception held at Rockwood Park tonight. The annual scholarship program saw over 200 applicants and will award over $100,000 this year. Tonight's event will feature past and current recipients. You can watch the event at 5:30pm on the County's Facebook page, HERE.
County recognizes Public Works employees
New Castle County is recognizing our dedicated Public Works Department employees as County Executive Matt Meyer declared this week Public Works Week. The County Executive made visits to three separate sites to thank Public Works employees and sign a proclamation declaring the week. To see video of the visits, CLICK HERE, HERE and HERE.
County and State officials recognize Brown v. Board at HCS No. 107
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined state, local and federal officials at the Hockessin Colored School No. 107 as Governor Carney declared May 17th Brown v. Board of Education Day. County Executive Meyer joined students on a two-mile march to the schoolhouse which followed the route Shirley Bulah had to take every day, while her white counterparts were able to take a bus. To see video from the event, CLICK HERE.
County ends COVID-19 testing program, state testing available
New Castle County will end our COVID-19 testings sites with a final site held at the University of Delaware Star Campus on Sunday morning. With vaccination rates rising and case rates falling, there is no longer sufficient demand for the County's sites. To see video from County Executive Matt Meyer explaining the move, CLICK HERE. For more information where to get a testing in Delaware, visit the State of Delaware's resource page, HERE.
County recognizes Paramedics during Paramedics Week
County Executive joins RDC, officials for Riverfront East plan unveiling
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has declared this week Emergency Medical Services Week across New Castle County, in recognition of the dedication of New Castle County's EMS team. Last year, EMS personnel assisted with more than 800 cardiac arrests, 2,000 overdose calls, 1,270 auto collisions and 1,300 stroke calls in 2020 in addition to countless calls for COVID-19 related distress.
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined state, local and federal officials for the official unveiling of the Riverfront Development Corporation's plans for "Riverfront East" in Wilmington on Friday. The planned development of the eastern side of the Christina River will double the Riverfront's footprint. To see video of the unveiling event and learn more about the plans, CLICK HERE.
Looking for COVID-19 Resources?
For all COVID-19 resources from testing to vaccinations to information on how Delaware is tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, visit coronavirus.delaware.gov and to find testing near you, coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/
Find The Most Current And Upcoming
Meetings & Events

Thursday, May 20th
New Castle County Scholarship Event at Rockwood Park

Saturday, May 22nd
County COVID-19 Testing at Westside Healthcare (Indoor Walk-up)

Sunday, May 23rd
County COVID-19 Testing at University of Delaware Star Campus


Testing start times vary by site, visit delaware.curativeinc.com for each site time.
Connect With The County
New Castle County In The News
New Castle County ends county sponsored COVID-19 testing sites (Delaware Business Times)

How Black Students From Delaware Helped Propel Brown v. Board Of Education To Supreme Court (CBS Philly)

Delaware officials unveil plans for Riverfront East, Wilmington's next upgrade (WDEL)

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