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 Gov. Carney points to prison education programs as key to reducing recidivism
Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.
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Rehoboth hosts update on wind projects off Delaware beaches
The Rehoboth Beach commissioners offered an update Tuesday on a pair of offshore wind projects proposed off the Delaware coast.
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The University of Delaware's Disaster Research Center will explore community concerns in areas of resilience, economy, and equity.
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Delaware preps for possible migrant flights to Georgetown
State leaders coordinated with nonprofit groups Tuesday, preparing to help potential arrivals as southern governors say they’ll send migrants to Delaware.
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At AIDS Walk Delaware 2022, organizers raise awareness and offer monkeypox vaccines
The Delaware HIV Consortium and AIDS Delaware hosted the annual event in Wilmington and Rehoboth Beach, where both groups also offered monkeypox and flu vaccines.
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‘Festival Hispano’ kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month in Wilmington
A pair of festivals celebrate the culture and heritage of Delaware’s Latino community up and down the state.
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Convicted Delaware auditor McGuiness trounced by newcomer York in Democratic primary
McGuiness, who faces sentencing and removal from office for official misconduct and conflict of interest, lost to York, a lawyer and first-time candidate.
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Delaware’s first ‘election protection’ program launches ahead of state’s primary vote
Volunteer poll monitors will work outside Delaware’s polls for next week’s primary and the November general election.
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Biomanufacturing research at University of Delaware gets $8 million federal boost
The University of Delaware will get $8 million in federal funding to invest in biomanufacturing efforts and expand its life sciences workforce.
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Delaware district uses locked bags to implement new middle school cell phone policy
Middle school students in the Colonial district can now use a locked YONDR bag to help them keep their phones out of sight during the day.
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Delaware school districts work to address bus driver shortage
School districts in Delaware appear to be better managing the nationwide school bus driver shortage that plagued lots of schools last year.
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Mask requirement returns for University of Delaware to start fall semester
Students will be required to wear masks on campus for the first two weeks of the fall semester to stem an expected spike in COVID cases.
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