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‘Mad or nah?’: Mixed reactions to Philly dropping indoor mask mandate
P.O.C., a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how everyday people are reacting to the end of the mask mandate.
4 years ago
Listen 4:53Dems set for House approval of Ukraine aid, drop COVID funds
The money covers the U.S. costs of sending troops and weapons to Eastern Europe and equipping allied forces there in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
4 years ago
Another Montco shelter is set to close. Advocates for the center in Pottstown hope to start anew
Al’s Heart Warming Center, which has 36 beds for men and women experiencing homelessness, was denied approval to continue operation.
4 years ago
Airstrike hits Ukraine maternity hospital; 17 reported hurt
The attack comes amid growing warnings from the West that Moscow’s invasion is about to take a more brutal and indiscriminate turn.
4 years ago
Dems formally launch early, aggressive national campaign effort in Pennsylvania
With Pa. the “epicenter of the political world” in 2022, Dems are trying to counter their disadvantages with aggressive gov. and U.S. Sen. campaigns.
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An American story: The life of R&B singer Lloyd Price premieres at People’s Light
Better known by his songs "Personality," "Stagger Lee," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," R&B singer Lloyd Price did not live to see the musical about his life.
4 years ago
Listen 3:53False promises? Recipients of Philly’s gun violence grants are still spending their own money
Philadelphia has set aside funding for community groups combating gun violence. But nonprofit leaders say actually getting the money has been a challenge.
4 years ago
Listen 4:14Philadelphia is updating its mandated African American history course
As controversy swirls in the U.S. over how schools teach about race, the district is refocusing the class on "intellectual genealogy."
4 years ago
Shot Doc is out: Magee retires after 1,144 wins in Philly
Thomas Jefferson University coach Herb Magee has retired after a Hall of Fame career. He went 1,144-450 in 54 seasons at the Philadelphia school.
4 years ago
Pa. Supreme Court weighs future of state’s popular mail voting law
A group of Republican lawmakers — some of whom voted for the law — now say no-excuse mail voting requires a change to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
4 years ago
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coke, Pepsi join exodus out of Russia
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and General Electric all announced they were suspending their business in Russia in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
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In his first in-person budget address in two years, Murphy touted a growing economy and announced a new property tax relief program.
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Two years of COVID-19: Remembering more than 1,800 lives lost in Delco
Sunday, March 6 marked two years since Pennsylvania’s first case of COVID-19 was reported in Delco.
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Philly officer to be fired and could face charges after shooting, killing 12-year-old
A Philadelphia cop who shot and killed a 12-year-old that allegedly shot at police will lose his job. Philadelphia’s police commissioner calls the shooting a tragedy.
4 years ago
Philly schools will drop mask mandate on Wednesday
Masks will now be optional for students and staff, except those in pre-K Head Start programs.
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