Tensions flare as Wilmington officials move the Christina Park homeless encampment

Why Should Delaware Care?In recent years, the unhoused community in Wilmington has grown in size and in its need. In response, Mayor John Carney introduced a short-term plan to convert an Eastside park into the only sanctioned city area for its unhoused population.

A chaotic scene unfolded during a sunny Wednesday afternoon at Christina Park as Wilmington officials attempted to carry out a plan to move residents of a city-sanctioned homeless encampment out of their personal tents and into government-issued ones.

The effort drew protests from housing advocates and resistance from some residents, who feared the changes could threaten their property and disrupt the community…

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