
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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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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Listen 1:36Amid growing demand, a new bilingual child care center is opening in New Castle
With the Latino population on the rise, more families are seeking support for first-generation Spanish-speaking children.
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Listen 1:50A state-of-the-art indoor sports arena could be coming to Delaware
The state lacks a dedicated indoor track venue for championships, creating barriers for student-athletes and missed opportunities.
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Listen 1:22‘Unique grief’: New Delaware group aims to offer better support for those left behind after suicide
Suicide deaths have been increasing in recent years. Now, a new effort in Delaware hopes to offer more support to those left behind.
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Listen 1:21Wilmington schools to add $18 million resource center with gym, theater and early learning center
The new facility will make resources more accessible to students going to school in downtown Wilmington.
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Carney called on lawmakers to pass some of his priorities in his last year in office to set up the next governor for success.
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Listen :53As the first Black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Copeland shared her insights for young dancers hoping to follow in her footsteps.
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Listen 1:25Wilmington leans into Bob Marley connection with plans for museum to promote cultural awareness
Bob Marley's cousin Judy Malcolm is spearheading the effort to create a Jamaican Heritage and Reggae Museum in Wilmington to empower culture and revive unity.
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Listen 1:13A new survey shows one-third of students cite mental health concerns for dropping out of college, or never going.
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