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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Un nuevo estudio arroja luz sobre por qué la falta de vivienda se concentra en Georgetown, en el condado de Sussex, y sobre lo que, según los líderes locales.
7 months ago
Snow shoveling dispute in New Castle County leads to SWAT standoff, arrest
Police say that a 33-year-old man assaulted two other men after an argument over snow shoveling and a parking space.
7 months ago
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Meyer’s recommended budget would "modernize" business formation fees and raise cigarette taxes to add state revenue.
7 months ago
Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support
The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.
7 months ago
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Delaware Gov. Meyer promises to cap budget growth in State of the State speech
Meyer said he wants to create more statewide affordable housing and railed about high energy prices.
8 months ago
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How services, housing gaps and policy made Georgetown, Delaware a focal point for homelessness
A new study sheds light on why homelessness is concentrated in Sussex County’s Georgetown and what leaders say is needed to address it.
8 months ago
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Tras observar que sus compañeros de clase no tenían acceso a recursos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM), una estudiante de segundo año de secundaria.
8 months ago
Delaware selecciona a dos estudiantes para el Programa Juvenil del Senado de Estados Unidos
Rafael Farrera-Juárez, estudiante de último año de Sussex Central, y Sadie Polk, estudiante de último año de Newark Charter, representarán al estado durante la sesión anual.
8 months ago
Blood Bank of Delmarva urges donations amid winter challenges during National Blood Donor Month
As winter challenges reduce blood donations, the Blood Bank of Delmarva highlights lifesaving stories and urges Delawareans to give.
8 months ago
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Del. student’s nonprofit grows from 300 to nearly 58,000 users, expanding free STEM access globally
After seeing classmates lack access to STEM resources, a Delaware sophomore built a nonprofit now reaching nearly 58,000 students globally.
8 months ago
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La propuesta se envió a los legisladores para concientizar sobre el bienestar animal. Sin embargo, algunos paseadores de perros cuestionan su viabilidad.
8 months ago
Para muchos estudiantes, el miedo a la inmigración no se limita a casa. Educadores e investigadores afirman que está transformando el aprendizaje y el bienestar.
8 months ago