
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 Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival
Delaware's 26th annual Pride Festival hopes to draw more attendees than last year with a safe space for the LGBTQ community and allies.
6 months ago
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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Delaware legislation to provide kids health care regardless of immigration status stymied
A bill to offer health care to income eligible kids and those who are pregnant regardless of immigration status is not moving forward.
6 months ago
The six-week Léemelo program has seen success in a school where the majority of students speak Spanish.
6 months ago
Delaware beaches prep for summer season ahead of Memorial Day
Stores and restaurants in Rehoboth, Bethany, and other Delaware beach towns say they’re ready for an influx of summer visitors.
6 months ago
Wilmington’s Grand Prix returns for its 15th year this weekend
Live music, food trucks, beer tents, and open space for children’s activities will be part of the three-day festivities.
6 months ago
Despite significant progress in foster care in Delaware, better support and transition programs are needed.
6 months ago
Rent-to-own program offers New Castle County renters an alternative to skyrocketing housing costs
The new rent-to-own program gives Northern Delaware renters a chance to improve their credit and ease financial concerns.
7 months ago
Listen 1:21Farming can be a mentally taxing job. Farmers in Delaware have some new help to manage their stress
The Delaware Farm Bureau is offering mental health support for farmers, who face challenges in the fields and making ends meet.
7 months ago
Delaware lawmakers unveil package of bills designed to combat the impacts of climate change
The legislative package includes a measure to reduce net emissions in the state by 50% by 2030 and by 100% reaching net zero by 2050.
7 months ago
The community center, which empowers and supports low-income communities, is expanding its early childhood education capacity with plans for even more.
7 months ago
A generational stigma around talking about mental health care is made worse in southern Delaware, where fewer providers are available.
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