
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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Listen 1:28Kids in southern Delaware are learning cultural pride, entrepreneurship, foods and the beauty of their Latino roots.
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Listen 3:33More than 25 nonprofits will use new funding from the Arsht-Cannon Fund to improve opportunities for Latino Delawareans.
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Listen 1:28After surveying restaurant employers statewide, Delaware officials found a need for better training to help hospitality workers advance.
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Listen 1:17West End Neighborhood House is opening Sussex County’s first supportive housing program for foster kids aging out of the system.
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Listen 1:18Passenger count at Wilmington Airport tops half a million amid expansion efforts
More than 660,000 passengers have flown through Wilmington Airport since 2023. Officials are planning new upgrades and bracing for continued growth.
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Listen 1:21Stricter immigration policies and rising fear are taking a toll on the mental health of Latino families in Delaware, many of whom face barriers to care and support.
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Listen 1:13A Delaware native turned to art during the early, difficult stages of motherhood. Her work is on view at Wilmington's Mezzanine Gallery.
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Listen 1:35Delaware’s first of six community solar farms has launched in Sussex County, supporting low-income households and the state’s 2050 net-zero goal.
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Listen 1:28Latina Business Summit brings visibility and voice to Latina entrepreneurs across Delaware
La Plaza Delaware’s first Latina-centered business summit focuses on empowerment and building confidence.
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Listen 1:38Students at Kuumba Academy use puppets to explore storytelling and self-expression in an effort to boost learning through arts integration.
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