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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.
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Listen 6:00Hospitals, 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 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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner focuses on gun violence during second inauguration ceremony
During a virtual ceremony, Krasner committed to investing in violence prevention after a record-breaking number of people were murdered in Philadelphia in 2021.
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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed.
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Philly is on track to build a record number of apartments in 2022, analyst says
As rental construction surges in Philadelphia, home prices are expected to level out in the new year. That’s good news for people seeking to buy.
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State of Emergency in South Jersey due to winter storm; snow moves in across Delaware Valley
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of the Delaware Valley. Here's what you need to know.
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Months after the tornadoes hit, Ida’s South Jersey victims enter a new phase of recovery
With many damaged buildings and homes now demolished, victims of the tornadoes are in limbo as they wait for aid, insurance payouts.
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