
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 launches innovative QT30 app to enhance child development
The state’s QT30 program was originally presented as a brochure, but the new app should better communicate how parents can promote child development.
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Listen 1:22New bike trail south of Wilmington aims to promote community connection and public health
The nearly mile-long extension better connects people who live and work in Wilmington and New Castle.
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Delaware has an ‘overabundance’ of single-family homes according to housing needs assessment
The Delaware State Housing Authority released its housing needs assessment, showing high demand for multi-unit housing.
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Listen 1:21Delaware 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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Listen 1:04Make 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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Listen 1:37A 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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Listen 1:32Bisexuality 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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