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  • Which Delaware cities have seen post-pandemic exodus? Check out population data

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    Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, Delaware has seen a blend of population rises and falls across its cities and towns.

    Roughly 43 out of 51 municipalities with over 1,000 residents have experienced growth over the last five years, while a little more than a handful have seen populations go down over the same period, according to World Population Review.

    Overall, the state’s population has grown by roughly 21% since 2006 – in large part fueled by migration and retirees – and with that growth comes new challenges.

    Explore the First State locales that have seen the biggest population shifts since the pandemic, as the state must consider how to adapt.

    An in-depth look: Five years after COVID-19 lockdowns, how Delaware has shifted, changed through these eyes

    Top 10 Delaware localities facing population change

    The slowest-growing municipalities in Delaware from 2020 to 2025 include:

    • Woodside East, -1.38% drop from 2,167 to 1,923 residents

    • Rodney Village, -1.26% drop from 1,165 to 1,258 residents

    • Pike Creek, -1.13% drop from 6,987 to 6,744 residents

    • Riverview, -0.67% drop from 2,557 to 2,224 residents

    • Dover Base Housing, -0.5% drop from 3,620 to 3,215 residents

    • Newark, -0.48% drop from 30,599 to 29,882 residents

    • Elsmere, -0.36% drop from 6,224 to 6,112 residents

    • Brookside, -0.01% growth from 13,741 to 14,325 residents

    • New Castle, 0.05% growth from 5,540 to 5,555 residents

    • Pike Creek Valley, 0.17% growth from 11,346 to 11,511 residents

    Visitors enjoy the crowded Rehoboth Beach in this file photo. Overall, the state’s population has grown by roughly 21% since 2006 – in large part fueled by migration and retirees.

    In contrast, the fastest-growing municipalities in Delaware include:

    • St. Georges, 7.17% growth from 1,045 to 1,630 residents

    • Milford, 4.73% growth from 11,310 to 14,608 residents

    • Cheswold, 4.57% growth from 1,934 to 2,472 residents

    • Camden, 3.55% growth from 3,727 to 4,495 residents

    • Ocean View, 3.04% growth from 2,662 to 3,120 residents 

    • Millville, 3.03% growth from 1,857 to 2,177 residents 

    • Clayton, 3% growth from 3,990 to 4,671 residents 

    • Millsboro, 2.94% growth from 6,943 to 8,099 residents 

    • Milton, 2.93% growth from 3,342 to 3,897 residents 

    • Blades, 2.93% growth from 1,179 to 1,372 residents 

    Where does Delaware go from here?

    A recent report from the state Chamber of Commerce found several different shifts are affecting Delaware’s ascent.

    In addition to migration and age-related influx, the study also found Delaware is currently facing a dwindling labor pool, a declining birth rate and limited housing supply, with many calling for “data-driven action.”

    To maintain socioeconomic strength and competition, the chamber recommended First State leaders focus on five key areas: workforce development, infrastructure and other business climate improvements, as well as acknowledging housing shortages and standard of living concerns.

    Olivia Montes covers state government and community impact for Delaware Online/The News Journal. If you have a tip or a story idea, reach out to her at omontes@delawareonline.com.   

    This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Which Delaware cities saw sharpest population change post-pandemic?

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  • City of Tampa Assessment of Damage and Infrastructure after Hurricane Milton

    City of Tampa Assessment of Damage and Infrastructure after Hurricane Milton

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    The City of Tampa has begun a thorough assessment of damage and infrastructure following Hurricane Milton.

    Due to the severity of the storm, certain areas of the city were more directly impacted. All roads are opened, but there are still many intersection lights out. Residents are advised to treat these areas as four way stops.

    For those who have evacuated to areas outside of city limits that have not yet been deemed safe for travel, residents are advised to use extreme caution when driving.

    “Our safety efforts do not end just because Milton has passed,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. “The primary focus for our city, right now, is to conduct a swift and efficient damage assessment so we can get everyone back to their homes quickly, and most importantly, to get them home safely.”

    In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Tampa Water Department staff is actively investigating and responding to water main breaks caused by storm damage. The department wants to reassure the public that staff is working to make any necessary repairs. Please keep in mind that the department continues to deliver clean, high-quality water to communities across our service area.

    As recovery efforts continue, City of Tampa staff will shift resources back to making any necessary repairs to the local water distribution system, addressing larger water main breaks first. Customers will be notified if crews need to shutdown their service to repair a nearby water main break.

    For more information and alerts related to post storm recovery, text TAMPAREADY or TAMPALISTA (for Spanish) to 888-777.

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  • Alumni, residents weigh in on Cumberland County Schools’ plan to move E.E. Smith High School

    Alumni, residents weigh in on Cumberland County Schools’ plan to move E.E. Smith High School

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    FAYETTEVILLE. N.C. (WTVD) — The effort by Cumberland County Schools (CCS) to move E.E. Smith High School to a plot of land near Fort Liberty is drawing a lot of attention in Fayetteville.

    Some community members endorse the major shift while others say they’re concerned about the future. If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that E.E. Smith High School students need a new, upgraded facility.

    At Tuesday’s town hall meeting, CCS laid out why the district needs to rebuild and relocate the school to Stryker Golf Course where they’ll have more space.

    The spot on Stryker Golf Course is past the dead end of Bragg Boulevard, farther north in the direction of Spring Lake. CCS struck an agreement with Stryker to divvy up the golf course’s property. However, they haven’t identified specific boundaries for the plot of land where they’re looking to build.

    Some like alumni Marlon Hardy say they stand by the proposal.

    “If the new school is going to be built state-of-the-art, all of the things that they saying that it’s going to be is just going to benefit everybody,” Hardy said.

    “It’s time for change,” said Fred Clark, another alumni. “Future is good. Change is good.”

    “Progress is progress. But you know, just keep the name and keep the heart of the school,” said Harrie Reid.

    But some said they’re worried the school could leave behind its legacy as a historically Black high school through such a big transition.

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    “I think the real gist of what people were saying last night is we don’t want it to become something where we lose our culture. And that’s very, very important,” said Denise Jackson.

    CCS officials said they’re keeping E.E. Smith’s name for the high school and that the school’s pride will remain strong wherever it goes.

    “Let’s do what we need to do as a community, take it together one step at a time. Vote. Show up,” said Malik Garrett-Muhammad of Fayetteville.

    “You can still do things at the school,” Hardy said. “And one thing that’s never going to die is 1800 Seabrook Road. It’s going to always be 1800. So I think it’s going to be okay. It’s just going to take some getting used to.”

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  • Austin Pets Alive! | Hays County P.A.S.S. 101: Your Questions Answered

    Austin Pets Alive! | Hays County P.A.S.S. 101: Your Questions Answered

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    In January 2024, we launched a new virtual pet resource center as a part of the Hays County Pet Resource Center, expanding the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (P.A.S.S.) program to further support people and pets in Hays County. The virtual resource center provides a centralized place where pet owners and concerned residents can go for help to keep more pets in homes and out of the local shelter through information, assistance accessing resources, and case management.

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  • Expungement clinic offers participants second chance at life

    Expungement clinic offers participants second chance at life

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    SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) – Residents got a chance at a clean slate thanks to an expungement assistance initiative.

    “It’s really important that we recognize that people make changes in their life and they’re trying to do better,” said Shanell Boos, from Peer 360 Recovery Alliance.

    People looking for a second chance in life gathered at United Methodist Church for the Saginaw Expungement Clinic.

    The event hosted by Peer 360 Recovery Alliance had lawyers on hand to help individuals with criminal records start the process to have it expunged.

    “A lot of people get into trouble times in their lives, a lot of people make mistakes, but then it follows them the rest of their life,” said Attorney General Dana Nessel.

    Nessel said having a criminal record holds people back who are trying to do better for themselves, affecting their ability to get good jobs, an education, and housing even if they have been crime free for years.

    “What we know is this for people who are able to get their convictions expunged within one year’s time, their income is likely to increase by 22 percent. And that’s just the first year. And not only that, but it helps bring down crime because people who get their convictions expires are far less likely ever to be involved in criminal conduct again,” Nessel said.

    Lawyers were on hand to help people find out if they were eligible to have their records expunged and fill out the paperwork if they were.

    “We had 18 attorneys volunteer to come in pro bono and volunteer their time to help people fill out the paperwork necessary for the expungement,” Boos said.

    “We have about a million people in the state of Michigan that are now currently eligible to get their convictions cleared. We want to help as many people as possible and get them you know, on the road to a place where you know they’re gonna be able to provide for themselves and their families and not get into trouble anymore,” Nessel said.

    Boos it is important to have walk in clinics like this one because it gives people an opportunity that they might not otherwise have because of their criminal record.

    “A lot of different areas of life are impeded by having things on your record,” Boos said.

    Organizers said if you do not qualify to have your record expunged now to check back later because you may be eligible to have it expunged in the future.

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