Amanda Fries
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Troy, NY, United States
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Past articles by Amanda:
Wilmington neighborhoods up next for reassessment beginning Feb. 20. What you need to know.
Reassessment efforts will begin Feb. 20, 2023 in Wilmington. → Read More
A known neighborhood activist, Wilmington City Councilwoman dies suddenly at 73
Councilwoman Linda Gray's husband said his wife was hospitalized last week for "walking pneumonia" and that her death was a surprise. → Read More
5 things to know about homeownership for low-income families
Under utilized homeownership programs that local public housing authorities can opt in to provide paths to homeownership for low-income families → Read More
Longtime Wilmington councilwoman dead at 73
Former longtime Wilmington City Councilperson Loretta Walsh passes away at age 73. → Read More
Wilmington bank vice president dies days after being struck by stray bullet
Three days after two people were gunned down blocks away from the heart of downtown Wilmington, police and officials remain tightlipped. → Read More
Court rules against Seaford's effort to require how fetal remains are disposed
Delaware Chancery Court rules against Seaford's fetal remains disposal ordinance, upholding state law. → Read More
Serious crash closes westbound lanes of Pulaski Highway in Glasgow; drivers avoid area
Crash on Route 40 closes westbound lanes near Route 72 in Glasgow. → Read More
Wilmington vacant property seizure bill off the table following a heated community meeting
Delaware lawmakers pulled a proposed eminent domain bill for Wilmington after a heated community meeting. → Read More
Wilmington council approves 2023 budget, reducing property tax increase to 6%
Wilmington City Council votes on the 2023 budget. → Read More
Man seriously injured when cigarette ignites mattress, home near Newark
Fire in Newark that injured one man is ruled accidental. → Read More
Teen dead after two-car crash in Milton
A 17-year-old Georgetown man is dead after colliding head-on with another vehicle Saturday morning in Milton. → Read More
State police investigating crash that left 41-year-old woman dead crossing Rt. 40 in Bear
A 41-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a car while crossing Rt. 40 shortly before 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 in Bear. → Read More
19-year-old fatally shot in Southbridge neighborhood
A 19-year-old was shot the morning of Monday, July 5, 2021, on 700 block of Elbert Place in the Southbridge neighborhood of Wilmington. → Read More
After standoff that left 3 officers shot, the mayor got a call. It was the president
President Joe Biden gave Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki a call to check up on his hometown following the shooting of three city police officers. → Read More
With weeks left in session, advocates urge police records be made public
Family of man killed by New Castle Co. officers call for police reform → Read More
Water service shutoffs resume in Wilmington; what to do if you get a notice
Wilmington will once again shut off water services to properties that are delinquent on its water, sewer and stormwater bills. → Read More
While feds say Connections was falsifying documents, nonprofit was rewarding top leaders
While Connections was getting more than $4.5 million in federal tax dollars it wasn't entitled to, its CEO saw her salary nearly double in five years. → Read More
BPG proposes Wilmington's first luxury, boutique hotel
BPG, in partnership with Method Co., seeks to convert 519 N. Market St. into a luxury, boutique hotel in Wilmington → Read More
Department veteran officially appointed as Wilmington fire chief
Battalion Chief John Looney promoted to Wilmington fire chief → Read More
Wilmington fire chief retires after 37 years with department
Wilmington fire chief retires after roughly 4 years in leadership post and 37 years with department. → Read More