What's New In New Castle County?
County Spotlights
Officials cut the ribbon on New Castle County's Hope Center
County Executive Matt Meyer was joined by federal, state, local and county officials for a ribbon cutting event at The Hope Center on Monday afternoon. The former Sheraton hotel is housing over 200 homeless individuals safely during the COVID-19 pandemic and helping some as they transition to permanent housing solutions. To see video of the ribbon cutting event, CLICK HERE.
County Executive Meyer profiled by Kenyan media
"To the majority of Kenyans living in America's Delaware state, New Castle County Executive Matthew Meyer is not just one of their community leaders who always picks up their phones if they want to raise immigration issues, or if they are someone looking for some services from the state. Matt Mzungu, as most of them call him, is also a man they invite to anniversaries..." To read the piece, CLICK HERE.
County Executive joins in Youth Environmental Summit
County Executive Meyer joined Senator Stephanie Hansen to discuss youth advocacy with students and educators during the Delaware Youth Environmental Summit on February 24th.  They discussed their careers in government service and ways to get involved in supporting their respective environmental efforts. To see video of the youth advocacy virtual discussion, CLICK HERE.
NCC@2050 "Deep Dive" sessions set for Spring 2021
Throughout 2020, we received important feedback from the you about the future of your county - which helped us understand where and what our collective priorities may be. This time we are diving deeper and invite you to join us to further examine topics comprising the NCC@2050 Comprehensive Plan. For more information on and to register, CLICK HERE.
NCC heARTed art contest is open for your submissions!
New Castle County' s NCC heARTed art competition is open for entries. The county-wide art contest and pop up art show brings together New Castle County residents and visitors (including New castle County employees, students, teachers and families) to share what we all love about our community through art. To learn more about the contest and how to enter, CLICK HERE.
County offering pop-up testing sites next week, including Sunday
New Castle County continues offering regular pop-up testing sites across the county. Any resident can get tested regardless of symptoms and tests are free, quick, easy and painless. Results are usually returned in 24-48 hours. To register for testing at one of the county's sites, CLICK HERE. For more information on the State of Delaware's testing sites, CLICK HERE.
Find The Most Current And Upcoming
Meetings & Events

Friday, March 12th
County COVID-19 Testing at Thomas Edison Charter School (Indoor Walk-up)
County COVID-19 Testing at Delaware Park

Saturday, March 13th
County COVID-19 Testing at University of Delaware Star Campus
County COVID-19 Testing at Westside Healthcare (Indoor Walk-up Only)

Sunday, March 14th
County COVID-19 Testing at University of Delaware Star Campus

Monday, March 15th
County COVID-19 Testing at Frawley Stadium

Tuesday, March 16th
County COVID-19 Testing at Wilmington University, Route 13 Campus

Wednesday, March 17th
County COVID-19 Testing at Middletown High School

Testing start times vary by site, visit delaware.curativeinc.com for each site time.
Connect With The County
New Castle County In The News
The doctor is in (your HVAC) (WDEL)

New Castle County Council votes to fund reassessment from reserves (Delaware Public Media)

NCCo plans to focus future COVID relief funds on underserved communities (Delaware Public Media)

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New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 302-395-5555