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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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Bilingual ‘Captain Westside’ book aims to alleviate medical fears for Wilmington kids
Westside Family Healthcare's new bilingual book aims to boost literacy and ease kids' medical anxieties by combining health education with storytelling.
6 months ago
Listen 1:06New bus service links airline passengers between Wilmington and Philadelphia
American Airlines will offer passengers motor-coach service to Philadelphia, allowing them to park in Delaware and skip TSA lines at PHL.
6 months ago
Listen 1:22From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics
Wilmington's Megumi Field is one of only two Delawareans representing Team USA. The U.S. hasn't competed in Olympic artistic swimming since 2008.
6 months ago
Listen 2:06Delaware launches $5M program to help state’s aging population and workforce shortage
The Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program will help boost geriatric health care through research and develop training programs.
6 months ago
Listen 1:24A new study from the Delaware Arts Alliance unveils an ambitious plan to support the arts and cultural sector with a new online mapping hub.
7 months ago
Listen 1:24No more distractions: Delaware lawmakers back effort to seal away cell phones in the classroom
Lawmakers approved $250,000 for schools to test out ways of ending the distraction caused by cell phones in the classroom.
7 months ago
Listen 2:24Dog flu outbreak halts out-of-state transports at Delaware animal shelters
The suspension of out-of-state transports comes at a time when many Delaware Valley animal shelters are grappling with overcrowding.
7 months ago
Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes
After a football coach in southern Del. saw his athlete devouring four bags of chips, he looked to introduce better snack options for student athletes.
7 months ago
Listen 1:22Brandywine Valley’s trail system in Pa. and Del. set for new additions and closures
After an in-depth assessment of the trail system, First State National Historical Park identified the need to add and close several trails for user safety.
7 months ago
Listen 1:25Delaware expands cultural education requirements in K-12 curriculum
The bill started with a focus on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander history but expanded to include all ethnic groups.
7 months ago
Delaware school district mandates students carry clear backpacks amid enhanced security measures
The move comes after a student in the Seaford School District brought a gun and knife to school.
7 months ago
Listen 1:05The United States’ 250th birthday: Delaware prepares for semiquincentennial celebrations
Delaware 250, a nonpartisan entity, is awarding grants to groups and organizations interested in participating in the celebrations.
7 months ago
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