
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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Seventy-five percent of fourth-graders in the state lack reading proficiency. Research begins next month to deliver findings within three years.
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Listen 1:35Delaware’s Imagination Library program expands with bilingual book collection
A literacy initiative beginning four years ago has reached 58% of Delaware's children. Now, a bilingual book collection enhances the program in both English and Spanish.
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Rare black rail bird spotted in southern Delaware’s salt marshes at Milford Neck Preserve
After two years of assessment, researchers say they’ve found the rare and threatened black rail bird, along with other species, at Milford Neck Preserve.
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Listen 1:33A Delaware inventor wants you to consider raising bees
A unique hive design aims to reduce the physical demands on beekeepers while drastically improving colony survival rates.
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Listen 1:23Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality
The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.
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Listen 1:12Delaware count finds ‘unsurprising’ 9% increase state’s homeless population
With homelessness rising, trends include an increase in homeless children, individuals aged 55 and older and Black communities accounting for 60% of the affected population.
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Listen 1:21Delaware’s new Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hopes to boost growth for Latino businesses
The Delaware Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is now offering Latino-owned businesses support and community connections to grow their impact.
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Leveling up: University of Delaware graduates its first class of gaming majors
Game studies program students chose from three different concentrations: game design and development; game industry and sport management; and games, culture and society.
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Listen 1:50Sussex Central High School expanding to address overcrowding
A new high school will ease congestion in the hallways and classrooms and add a larger gym, more classrooms, and a state-of-the-art black box theater.
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Listen 1:41How Delaware’s Hispanic Commission works to improve economic outcomes for Latinos
A key priority for Delaware’s Hispanic Commission is ensuring immigrants can use their degrees from their native countries.
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Listen 1:43The visit from Prime Minister Andrew Holness was the first time a sitting head of government delivered a commencement address at DSU.
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Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship
Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.
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