
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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The Delaware Black Chamber of Commerce formed in 2020 to help Black business owners grow while creating new opportunities for others.
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‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity
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Building Better Communities initiative in Delaware expands to new neighborhoods in New Castle County
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Legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown honored at 36th annual Wilmington music festival
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Juneteenth in Delaware: Celebrating freedom while fighting for equality and justice
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Wilmington's Little Italy is celebrating almost 50 years of honoring Italian heritage and culture.
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Wilmington children’s hospital puts on an ‘Enchanted Forest’ prom for teenage patients
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Delaware Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival
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Listen 1:14More than 150,000 at-home ID kits provided to Delaware families will help investigators locate the kids should they go missing.
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