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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$71 million Delaware Memorial Bridge resurfacing project finished, all lanes to reopen this month
After two years of disruptions, drivers will soon be able to travel over the newly resurfaced twin spans more smoothly.
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Biden said the federal money will transform Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and pave the way for faster trains, fewer delays, and improved infrastructure.
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Food Bank of Delaware readies for its busiest season amid growing food insecurity
More Delawareans are seeking help putting food on the table, in part due to rising food prices.
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The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.
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Listen 1:19Effort to revitalize southeastern Wilmington highlighted in ‘Opportunity LIVES Here’ project
Plans to transform Wilmington's southeastern side offer hope of economic improvements for the community.
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Listen 1:21New Castle County’s ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ advances clean transportation and economic growth
The ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ uses funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric vehicle charging plugs at parks and libraries.
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Listen 1:11Delaware launches innovative QT30 app to enhance child development
The state’s QT30 program was originally presented as a brochure, but the new app should better communicate how parents can promote child development.
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For the second time this year, vandals have targeted the Newark area museum’s African American History Trail, this time with racist graffiti.
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Listen 1:22New bike trail south of Wilmington aims to promote community connection and public health
The nearly mile-long extension better connects people who live and work in Wilmington and New Castle.
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Delaware has an ‘overabundance’ of single-family homes according to housing needs assessment
The Delaware State Housing Authority released its housing needs assessment, showing high demand for multi-unit housing.
7 months ago
Listen 1:21Delaware celebrates its influence on hip-hop with 50th anniversary summit
More than a thousand people gathered at the Delaware Art Museum for a hip-hop summit celebrating the genre’s history.
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Listen 1:04Make Us Visible Delaware pushes for more Asian American history in K-12 education
The newly formed chapter wants to see Delaware follow other states in requiring and funding more Asian American history in schools.
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