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 celebrates its influence on hip-hop with 50th anniversary summit
More than a thousand people gathered at the Delaware Art Museum for a hip-hop summit celebrating the genre’s history.
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Make Us Visible Delaware pushes for more Asian American history in K-12 education
The newly formed chapter wants to see Delaware follow other states in requiring and funding more Asian American history in schools.
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Touchdowns to tostones: Delaware high school footballer dreams of NFL future
The Caravel Academy running back hopes to show his talent and represent his community beyond the high school level.
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A program that’s helped launch nearly 800 Delaware entrepreneurs gets financial boost
West End Neighborhood House’s Launcher program is getting $300,000 to add classes and expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth.
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Empowering voices: Philadelphia artist bridging communities and culture through art in Wilmington
Cesar Viveros is transforming Wilmington through murals and workshops that celebrate Latino culture and foster unity and appreciation.
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Bisexuality as a ‘superpower’: Delaware advocates share stories, challenges, and triumphs
"Having the ability to love so many different people is such a blessing," said Kariselle Snow.
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New tactic to reduce Delaware highway deaths: Community engagement
After 165 deaths on Delaware roads in 2022 — the most in more than 30 years — the state is hosting town halls to get feedback on its efforts to improve highway safety.
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Delaware’s first-ever Latinos Unidos Summit aims to empower Latino students and others
Nearly 200 Latino students will take part in the summit that’s designed to build community among young people throughout Delaware.
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Hall-Long hopes to become the first nurse elected to the state’s top spot in Dover.
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Ukrainian artist Oksana Pivush’s passion for jewelry making will be on display among hundreds of other artists this weekend.
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AI’s impact on education: Delaware professors reflect on its disruptive power, and its potential
Professors and students weigh in on fears that ChatGPT will diminish students' ability to think critically and hinder the process of education.
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Biden joins thousands of workers for the 36th annual tri-state Labor Day festival in Philadelphia
Over 5,000 people attended Philadelphia's 36th annual Labor Day festival. President Joe Biden kicked off the celebrations and emphasized the importance of workers' rights.
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