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N.J. Gov. Murphy outlines plan to lower prescription drug prices
Murphy touted the plan he says will cut the price of prescription drugs at a stop in Willingboro Mon., the same day three of the four bills were introduced in the Legislature
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Chesco judge orders Tower Health to resume sale of Jennersville, Brandywine hospitals
Citing harm to the Chesco community, a judge ruled in favor of the company that had been set to buy the two hospitals until Tower Health abruptly canceled the deal.
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Penn receives $125M gift to start community nursing program, tuition-free
The University of Pennsylvania's new tuition-free program is designed to address a major shortage of nurse practitioners nationwide.
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Philadelphia firefighters union sues city over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The firefighters union says up to 30% of its members could be suspended under the mandate.
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Former PPD inspector hit with civil rights lawsuit following 2020 protest beating
A former Philadelphia police inspector who was filmed striking protestors in June 2020 is facing a new civil rights lawsuit.
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Court rules against Philadelphia lost gun reporting law
One of the judges says the decision is legally correct but warns it also puts people’s lives at risk.
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Budget report on Pa. education agency provokes spat between lawmakers, watchdogs
The Independent Fiscal Office’s finding that “there is little or no correlation” between spending on public schools and test scores raised eyebrows among Pa. legislators.
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Philly’s restaurant scene is poised for a big resurgence. But there are winners and losers
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene is rebounding after nearly two grueling years of pandemic uncertainty.
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Listen 1:54Michael Younger admitted in federal court that he sold the drug that is often mixed with heroin and other drugs — and is far more potent and deadly.
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N.J. committee approves bill aiming to make prenatal care more equitable
The bill would require obstetric health care professionals to communicate a range of birthing options and to make that information available in 10 languages.
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What’s the holdup on COVID vaccines for kids 4 and younger?
The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.
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Listen 5:26Emails about PGW’s role in ‘energy choice’ bill pit Councilmember Gym against utility’s CEO
A City Council hearing on moving Philadelphia Gas Works away from fossil fuels was the first time Seth Shapiro spoke publicly about the controversial bill.
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Listen 3:21Kupp’s late TD lifts Rams over Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl
In a venue built for champions, the Los Angeles Rams carried off the crown jewel: a Super Bowl trophy.
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Young workers give unions new hope
After decades of decline, U.S. unions have a new reason for hope: younger workers.
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Erin Jackson of U.S. 1st Black woman to win speedskating gold
Jackson won the 500 meters Sunday with a time of 37.04 seconds, giving the American speedskating program its first medal of the Beijing Games.
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