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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Trayvon Martin’s mother speaks at Univ. of Delaware’s ‘Black Mothers and Police Violence’ forum
The mothers of Trayvon Martin and Leslie Prater spoke about grief, police brutality, and how to make change during a forum at the University of Delaware.
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Listen 1:18The nearly $80 million grant will help Nemours Children's Hospital focus on long-overlooked patients with cancer, blood illness, and sickle cell disease.
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Listen 1:11The Delaware Center of Horticulture will plant more than 300 trees to enhance health in Wilmington while fighting environmental injustice.
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‘It makes you feel normal’: Delaware’s Pallet Village helps those experiencing homelessness
After some setbacks, the Pallet Village in Georgetown finally opens, housing nearly 50 people experiencing homelessness and other challenges.
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Listen 1:17Wilmington celebrates fifth annual Cupid’s Fun Run to support Children’s Tumor Foundation
The four-hour celebration aims to raise awareness and money to support research into neurofibromatosis and childhood tumors.
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Wilmington and New Castle County join to simplify housing voucher process to ease restrictions
Wilmington and New Castle County will collaborate to streamline their housing voucher programs to allow residents to relocate more easily.
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Listen 1:22New Delaware alliance aims to improve economic outcomes for Latino-owned businesses
The new alliance will offer Latino business owners in Delaware leadership courses, marketing assistance, and other help to help grow their market share.
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HUD Secretary Fudge highlights plans to extend housing assistance for borrowers in Delaware visit
Mortgage forbearance and other tools to help fend off foreclosure are being extended beyond its initial COVID restriction to help all eligible FHA borrowers.
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Wilmington Library hosts ‘Voices of Power’ series to honor Black History Month
Guest speakers coming to Wilmington include NBA star Mauhmoud Abdul-Rauf, actor Phylicia Rashad, and rapper Slick Rick.
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Listen 1:23Delaware actor finds success after clowning with Tom Hanks in ‘A Man Called Otto’
After starting in local theater, Newark actor Julian Manjerico got his big break alongside Tom Hanks in the new film "A Man Called Otto."
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Latino leaders and business owners gathered at the Legislative Hall in Dover this week to oppose a measure they fear would harm their businesses.
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Delaware working to tackle racial disparity in student test scores made worse amid pandemic
While Delaware schools have dropped restrictions on students put in place due to the pandemic, the impact of COVID-19 is still evident.
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