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Fired Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring
The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court. Lawyers sought class-action status for the legal filing.
4 years ago
Pfizer asks FDA to allow COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
The move could open the way for the very youngest Americans to start receiving shots by early March.
4 years ago
Philadelphia Democrats select state lawmaker to replace convicted Councilmember Bobby Henon
Mike Driscoll has been picked by ward leaders to be the Democratic candidate in a special election, virtually ensuring he will replace Bobby Henon on City Council.
4 years ago
Mask mandate has ‘really made a difference’ in vanquishing Delaware’s omicron surge, Carney says
The weekly average of new daily cases has plummeted by 74% since Delaware’s indoor mask mandate went into effect. Hospitalizations are down by half.
4 years ago
Philadelphia airport parking could be privatized within a year
After almost 50 years under Philadelphia Parking Authority control, the airport parking concession could soon be run by a private company.
4 years ago
Native American tribes reach $590M settlement over opioids
A federal court filing made Tuesday in Cleveland lays out the details of the settlements with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and distribution companies.
4 years ago
WHO: In 10 weeks, omicron surge causes COVID cases to soar
90 million cases of coronavirus have been reported since the omicron variant was first identified 10 weeks ago — amounting to more than in all of 2020.
4 years ago
U.S. urges Pfizer to apply for under-5 COVID vaccine: AP source
The FDA is pushing the company to submit its application based on the two-dose data for potential approval in February.
4 years ago
Cosby asks Supreme Court not to revive sexual assault case
The 84-year-old has been free since June, when a Pennsylvania appeals court overturned his conviction and released him from prison after nearly three years.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania adding long-term care beds to ease COVID crunch
The temporary sites, one of which will be located in Philadelphia, will allow hospitals to more rapidly discharge patients in need of long-term care.
4 years ago
‘Artists need to be seen’: A private collection of works by young Black artists goes public
The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection is on a mission to amplify the stories and works of young Black artists.
4 years ago
Todd Rundgren’s ‘Something/Anything?’ celebrated with a 50th anniversary charity tribute album
Proceeds from the ‘Someone/Anyone?’ tribute album will benefit the Spirit of Harmony Foundation started by Upper Darby’s favorite son.
4 years ago
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Esports betting gets underway in New Jersey
While sports betting is not a significant part of casinos’ bottom lines overall, the industry is still trying to get a piece of the electronic action.
4 years ago
‘Save lives, go home, and do it again the next day’: Working in Wilmington Hospital’s COVID-19 unit
Coronavirus cases are dropping, but Delaware hospitals are still operating under crisis standards of care. “COVID is still deadly,” one nurse manager stressed.
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Despite a court battle, Pennsylvania voters can still apply for mail ballots without an excuse
The Commonwealth Court ruled a key provision of the state's last major election law overhaul unconstitutional.
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