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Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order, issued Oct. 1, directs state agencies to create vaccine information hubs, safety net programs and insurance requirements.
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Dr. Ala Stanford, who provided vaccines to Philly’s communities of color, announces run for Congress
Stanford is shaking up a crowded field for a Democratic primary that will likely be the de facto general election.
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Delaware pagará alrededor de $3.2 millones para ampliar el desayuno gratuito a 83 escuelas, para que todos los estudiantes tengan acceso sin costo.
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New Jersey podría ser el decimocuarto estado en permitir el compostaje humano. Los defensores afirman que esta opción es más ecológica que el entierro o la cremación.
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Justin Smith fue condenado a cuatro años de prisión por un delito grave. La policía estatal informó que numerosos videos mostraban niñas siendo violadas a la fuerza.
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What to know about the international flotilla seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla said on Wednesday that two of its vessels were harassed overnight by an Israeli warship, but there were no further consequences.
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NTSB issues urgent safety warning to SEPTA over fire risks involving Silverliner IV railcars
The NTSB said the outdated design of the railcars, combined with SEPTA's maintenance practices, "represents an immediate and unacceptable safety risk."
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Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died
While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to people.
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No homecoming dance, no extracurriculars: Funding crisis disrupts William Penn School District
A perfect storm of circumstances, including the Pennsylvania budget impasse, has led to problems for the chronically underfunded school district in Delaware County.
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Judge protects Pennsylvania — for now — from federal reprisal in food-stamp dispute
State officials say they are open to sharing the data — if it isn't shared with other agencies.
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Prosecutors say the employee felt ostracized by her colleagues and hoped that going through an active shooter situation together would allow them to "trauma bond."
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Pennsylvania agencies warn of mounting damage as state enters its 4th month of a budget stalemate
The ongoing impasse has stalled billions of dollars from going to schools and social services, and it has no certain end in sight.
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Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands
Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration.
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The libraries closed due to cooling issues for a collective 3,900 hours — more than for staff shortages, July’s city workers strike or other building issues.
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Listen 1:24Some families say they remain frustrated at the overwhelming attention on causes of autism rather than on systems and supports to help kids today.
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