PodCounty returns with an interview with First State FC head coach Chibsah and general manager Dave Holloway
After a long hiatus, PodCounty is back! Announced as the newest expansion team for the National Premier Soccer League in 2019, First State FC debuted in the league's Keystone Conference in May with their first home game held at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington. Club President Dave Holloway and Head Coach Abdul Faisal Chibsah (Chibsah for short) join PodCounty to talk all things soccer and the Midnight Riders' inaugural season. For more information on First State FC, or to purchase tickets, visit their website. To listen to this episode of PodCounty and others, CLICK HEREor search "PodCounty" on your favorite podcast app.
Have you voted for your favorite Little Free Library?
To celebrate the launch of our new official Facebook page for County Executive Matt Meyer, we're looking for the best Little Free Library in New Castle County, and we're asking for your help! To vote for your favorite, LIKE the New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer Facebook page, then like up to five photos of Little Free Libraries in the page's pinned post. The top five will receive $100 gift cards to fill their libraries with books! Voting ends this weekend.
County, NCCPD "Play Zones" return for summer
New Castle County's Play Zones have returned for the Summer. Play Zones work to provide positive interactions between the New Castle County Police Departments and members of the community. Each week New Castle County hosts a different play zone in a different community where residents can meet members of the police force, play games with officers, meet members of the mounted patrol and enjoy cool treats.
Ice Cream Festival returns to Rockwood this Saturday
New Castle County is bringing back the Ice Cream Festival after cancelling the event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will be held on June 26th. To ensure the safety of guests, the event will be pared down from previous years, but will feature several ice cream vendors, live local music and shops from the First State Flea Market. The festival will also be free to all guests. To learn more about this year's Ice Cream Festival, CLICK HERE.
County celebrating Pride Day with flag raising on Monday
New Castle County will raise the rainbow, transgender and bisexual pride flags on Monday in recognition and celebration of Pride Day. June is Pride Month, and Monday, June 28th is Pride Day, which commemorates the first Pride parade held in New York City in 1970, following the Stonewall Riots a year earlier. If you're thinking of coming out, or struggling with your identity, the Human Rights Campaign has resources for you, CLICK HERE.
NCCTV is New Castle County Government’s public access channel where the public can view news shows and programs that highlight County government in action. Special events are also regularly shown as well.
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