News from the Community
Follow resident-led environmental justice work across Claymont, from neighborhood concerns and community meetings to research, advocacy, and action.
Clean Up and Then What?
Knollwood residents came together to name neighborhood concerns, hear updates, and decide what comes next on sewers, redevelopment, Honeywell, and more.
Community Health in Addicks Estates: Questions, Testing, and What Comes Next
Addicks Estates residents are asking hard questions about health and pollution, and beginning to collect their own air-quality data to help find answers.
What We Heard in Addicks Estates
"Can't enjoy my backyard." Neighbors in Addicks Estates told us what they love about their block and what worries them. Here's what we heard, and what we're taking on together.
What We Heard From EPA — and What Comes Next
We promised to report back after the July 20 EPA meeting. EPA admits the site is still too polluted to live on — but says radiation testing isn't its job. Here's what we heard, and what happens next.
Knollwood Showed Up — and Things Are Changing
Knollwood residents cleared decades of illegal dumping from their woods this June — and pushed DelDOT to deliver bridge lights, drain clearing, and monthly trash service. Here's what happens when a neighborhood shows up.
Claymont Comes Together: What We Heard at Our Community Listening Session
Fifty Claymonters gathered in the old high school gym to talk about what makes our community special—and what needs to change.
We heard about air pollution, noise, and illegal dumping—but also about love for our history and neighbors who care. ❤️
We’re turning those stories into action—add your voice in our survey and come see us at Community Day tomorrow!
Claymont Listening Session: Voices of the Community.
September 17, 2025 at the Claymont Community Center
Residents share their lived experiences, hopes, and visions for a healthier, more connected Claymont. This session invited neighbors to speak from the heart and shape the path toward environmental justice together.
Claymont Community Day & Health Fair
October 11, 2025 at Woods Haven Kruse New Castle County Park
A celebration of community care, connection, and action. Watch how neighbors came together for health screenings, local resources, and a day of joy and environmental awareness.
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