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Keystone Crossroads
Education

81 Philly schools going virtual due to omicron-related staff absences

A spike in COVID cases has led to staffing challenges at district schools. Dozens will be virtual until at least Friday.

4 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to the media
Politics & Policy

Schumer: Senate to vote on filibuster change on voting bill

In a letter Monday to colleagues, Schumer, D-N.Y., said the Senate “must evolve” and will “debate and consider” the rule changes by Jan. 17, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

4 years ago

A woman stands near signs at University Hospital's COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark
Health

N.J. hospitals planning for staff shortages as COVID-19 surges

N.J. health officials said they expect hospitals to be down about 30% of their staff because of illness. The state is calling in strike teams to help.

4 years ago

Federal courthouse
Courts & Law

Federal judge vacates 1984 Philadelphia murder conviction

The judge said the rights of Willie Stokes were violated because he wasn't told that a key witness against him had been prosecuted for perjury after his conviction.

4 years ago

Natasha Mell-Taylor and Jared Greenwald watch their 5-year-old Juniper and her friend Phoebe sled at Fairmount Park
PlanPhilly
Community

The best sledding hills in Philly and the suburbs

Philadelphia is home to hills large and small for sledders of all sizes. Here is a list of our top picks.

4 years ago

Senate Alexander, first-ever executive director of Catherine Hershey School for Early Learning
Keystone Crossroads
Education

A look at Catherine Hershey Schools’ $350 million initiative to boost early childhood education

Senate Alexander spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about the goal: six centers offering free, high-quality education to kids from low-income families.

4 years ago

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Health

Hospitals, prisons, parks restrict visitors as Delaware COVID emergency goes into effect

With coronavirus cases soaring, Gov. John Carney has reissued a state of emergency order as hospitals, prisons, and parks are limiting visitors to stop the spread.

4 years ago

David McCormick poses with former President Donald Trump at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster clubhouse, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016, in Bedminster, N.J. McCormick is considering running in the 2022 Republican primary election for Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
Politics & Policy

David McCormick resigns as hedge fund CEO ahead of expected bid for Pa.’s open U.S. Senate seat

With the resignation, McCormick moves closer to declaring his candidacy for U.S. Senate in his native Pennsylvania.

4 years ago

A winter storm delivers heavy snow to the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Health

Congress’ doctor wants ‘maximal telework’ amid virus surge

The seven-day average rate of infection at the Capitol's testing center has grown from less than 1% to more than 13%.

4 years ago

Staff at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site talk to people waiting in line
Health

Wolf administration opens new drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Delco

The first hour of COVID-19 testing at the site each day will be reserved for first responders, EMS personnel, and health care workers.

4 years ago

Rows of school buses
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly teachers union calls for week of virtual learning to bolster COVID measures

The president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says schools should have N95 masks, good ventilation, and more COVID-19 testing.

4 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks during his Save America rally
Courts & Law

Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed by N.Y. attorney general

New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation.

4 years ago

A sign is pictured for Main Line Health
Health
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Main Line Health pauses elective procedures, surgeries for 2 weeks due to COVID

"Our top priority at all times is the safety and health of our patients and staff," Main Line Health said.

4 years ago

Dr. Valerie Arkoosh
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County’s Dr. Val Arkoosh tests positive for COVID-19

Arkoosh, who is currently running for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, said she took an at-home test Monday morning and is experiencing mild symptoms.

4 years ago

File photo: In this Thursday, March 11, 2021 file photo, desks are arranged in a classroom at an elementary school in Nesquehoning, Pa
Health
6abc

Montgomery County school staff member dies from complications of COVID-19: Officials

District officials said Brittany Lauderback, a Colonial Elementary School staff member, passed away on Sunday.

4 years ago

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