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Racial reckoning turns focus to Pennsylvania’s roadside historical markers
In Pennsylvania, the new markers getting approved are increasingly telling the stories of previously underrepresented people and groups.
4 years ago
Mummers Parade 2022: Parking restrictions and road closures
Here's what you need to know about parking restrictions and road closures ahead of the 2022 Mummers Parade.
4 years ago
Amid omicron ‘deluge’, Philly area schools weigh how to move forward
School districts across the region are trying to navigate the current COVID-19 wave, sometimes drawing different conclusions about what's best for students and staff.
4 years ago
Mariner East pipeline is set to be completed in 2022, after years of environmental damage and delays
More than 120 environmental violations and $20M-plus in fines and assessments pushed the project more than two years past its original finish date.
4 years ago
What did 2021 teach us about COVID-19?
The virus, vaccines, and variants had our attention all year long, from tweaking precautions and treating cases to boosters. There’s much more to know.
4 years ago
Federal program offers cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs, but many don’t apply
Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 to cover the cost of funeral expenses.
4 years ago
‘Go in peace’: Pennsylvania church founded in 1800 holds last service
A central Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year due to declining membership and attendance.
4 years ago
New easy-to-use COVID-19 pills come with a catch
Newly infected COVID-19 patients have two new treatment options that can be taken at home. But that convenience comes with a catch.
4 years ago
Woman, 48, dies after crashing into SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia
The woman was taken to Lankenau Medical Center where she died of her injuries, police say.
4 years ago
Philly museum celebrates the spirit of ‘unity’ on the first day of Kwanzaa
Born out of the Black Power movement and the African American struggle for freedom, the holiday has been a Philadelphia tradition since the late 1960s.
4 years ago
Collective owned by Pennsylvania immigrants provides corn for tortillas
With its official launch at the People’s Kitchen, the Cooperativa is now gathering customers. From local spots South Philly Barbacoa and El Merkury, to beyond.
4 years ago
What happened to Abdullah Pitt? Camden family struggles to get answers
Abdullah Pitt, 20, died one year ago after losing consciousness on the River Line. As his grandparents searched for answers, they learned of the countless lives he touched.
4 years ago
N.J.’s moratorium on utility shutoffs has been extended. Here’s what you need to know
Older residents, as well as low- and moderate-income households have until mid-March to catch up on water, sewer, and municipal electric bills.
4 years ago
A new Pennridge School District policy limiting student access to books and resources related to gender identity has ignited a battle over civil rights.
4 years ago
Officials: Christmas Day house fire kills father, 2 children in Quakertown, Pa.
Officials say early indications are that the fire started in the family's Christmas tree.
4 years ago