
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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Wilmington's Little Italy is celebrating almost 50 years of honoring Italian heritage and culture.
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Wilmington children’s hospital puts on an ‘Enchanted Forest’ prom for teenage patients
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Delaware Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival
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Delaware legislation to provide kids health care regardless of immigration status stymied
A bill to offer health care to income eligible kids and those who are pregnant regardless of immigration status is not moving forward.
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The six-week Léemelo program has seen success in a school where the majority of students speak Spanish.
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Delaware beaches prep for summer season ahead of Memorial Day
Stores and restaurants in Rehoboth, Bethany, and other Delaware beach towns say they’re ready for an influx of summer visitors.
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