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New N.J. law aims to help people with disabilities find and keep state jobs
The new program is focused on expanding employment opportunities at New Jersey’s state agencies.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to U.S. Senate battle over voting rights
P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, checked in to gauge residents' reactions to the U.S. Senate stalemate over voting rights.
4 years ago
Listen 5:47Philly health officials say winter COVID surge has peaked, but still urge caution
COVID-19 numbers are down 75% from two weeks ago, suggesting the winter surge has peaked. But the pandemic is not over, officials warn.
4 years ago
Americans’ trust in science now deeply polarized, poll shows
Republicans' faith in science is falling as Democrats rely on it even more, with a trust gap in science and medicine widening substantially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Advocates demand transparency, different counting of prisoners at Philly redistricting hearing
Some who testified were dismayed that City Council isn’t doing more to address prison gerrymandering in the map plan it’s poised to pass.
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E.U. leaders worried by rise in antisemitism, Holocaust denial
European Council President Charles Michel said the lessons of the Holocaust are now “more relevant than ever.”
4 years ago
A complete guide and amendment tracker for proposed changes to Pa.’s Constitution
Since January 2021, Pennsylvania legislators have proposed more than 70 changes to the constitution, some of which could radically reshape how parts of state government work.
4 years ago
District’s chief financial officer testifies Philly needs more state aid to meet student needs
Out of 500 Pennsylvania districts, Philadelphia ranks near the bottom — 473rd — in the amount of money it spends per “weighted” student, Monson said.
4 years ago
Philadelphia police officer dragged 5 blocks by stolen SUV
Officers had stopped the vehicle on Tuesday night for several traffic violations when they saw what they believed was a gun, police said.
4 years ago
Controversial proposal would lift limits on horseshoe crab harvesting in the Delaware Bay
Conservationists are concerned the plan would lead to overharvesting, and threaten the endangered red knot bird, which relies on horseshoe crab eggs for sustenance.
4 years ago
New children’s hospital opens in King of Prussia
With the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Center City location often 90% full, the new hospital in Montco is expected to add capacity as demand for beds increases.
4 years ago
Thousands of miles from home, Afghan evacuees start new lives, schools in Philadelphia
The local Afghan community, centered in Northeast Philadelphia, has nearly doubled with the influx of evacuees, who worry for family and friends left behind.
4 years ago
Listen 7:37Quiara Alegria Hudes’ ‘My Broken Language’ is 2022’s One Book, One Philadelphia
The Free Library has selected a new memoir from Philly native and “In the Heights” playwright Quiara Alegria Hudes for this year’s all-city read.
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Listen 4:29David Ortiz elected to Baseball Hall of Fame; Bonds, Clemens, Schilling left out
Ortiz was elected his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry in their final year under consideration.
4 years ago
As omicron rapidly fades, Carney weighs when to drop mask mandate
Cases, hospitalizations, and positivity rates have fallen precipitously over the last two weeks, but still are well above last January’s previous peak.
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