
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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New 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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Delaware social service providers prepare for reduction in pandemic-era extra help
Many of the benefits and services made available as a result of the pandemic will be phased out once the Public Health Emergency is lifted.
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Back in session: Delaware lawmakers return to Dover with new look General Assembly
After last year’s marijuana veto, lawmakers expect a reprise of the legalization effort in Dover this year.
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Listen 1:00After tying its record for highway deaths in 2022, Delaware cracks down on speeders
After a deadly 2022 on Delaware roads, state police are teaming up with the Office of Highway Safety in hopes of a safer year.
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Delaware’s state parks offer self-guided hikes to help residents step into the new year
Delaware hopes to help residents get a healthy start to 2023 as part of the national First Day Hikes event with its 17 self-guided hikes.
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$3.5 million federal grant to help fill Delaware’s ‘huge need’ for mental health care providers
The $3.5 million federal grant will add more fellows to Jewish Family Services’ newest mental health program.
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Delaware proclamation aims to ‘shine a light’ on dangers of antisemitism
From high-profile antisemitic remarks from Kanye West to arson at a University of Delaware Jewish student center, state leaders show the dangers of hate.
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