
Johnny Perez-Gonzalez reports on the state of Delaware for WHYY News. Johnny graduated from the University of Delaware and previously worked for WHYY as part of the Delaware Community Foundation internship program.
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Since 1890, St. Michael's School and Nursery has been serving families in Wilmington. Now the historic facility is undergoing major renovations.
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Listen 1:16Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health
Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.
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Listen 1:32Jasdomin Santana champions diversity in children's literature by incorporating Dominican culture into her storytelling.
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Listen 1:18The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.
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Listen 1:33Scenes from the solar eclipse: Clouds obscure the Philly region’s moment with the sun
Uncooperative weather during the eclipse could not darken the Delaware Valley’s celestial spirit.
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Listen 2:44Delaware economy faces challenge with more job openings than workers seeking employment
The Delaware Business Roundtable says reasons for the low labor rate include the increasing population of seniors moving to the state and difficulty finding child care.
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Listen 1:29Delaware Alzheimer’s deaths spike over last two decades amid gap in care
Delaware’s appeal to retirees may be one reason the state has seen such a sharp rise in Alzheimer's-related deaths.
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Delaware has seen a 16% decrease in traffic deaths
After nearly matching a record for highway deaths in 2022, the numbers dropped last year. But state leaders warn warmer days often bring a rise in fatalities.
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Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site
DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.
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Listen 1:41‘Black women in art’: 2 installations at the Delaware Art Museum tackle underrepresentation
“There Is a Woman in Every Color” aims to celebrate womanhood and the contributions of Black women to the world of art.
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Listen 1:35‘Libraries have evolved’: How Delaware libraries are expanding to enhance access for all
Planned upgrades at Delaware libraries include new wellness centers, additional study rooms and workforce development services.
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