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Philly hospitals ‘extremely stretched’ with COVID patients, but health officials see some hope
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are still high in Philly overall, straining hospitals, city health officials said, but new positive cases are down slightly from last week.
4 years ago
Climate change: Athletes noticing the danger of manmade snow
Skiing crashes are becoming more common as climate change reduces the availability of natural snow, forcing racers to compete on tracks with the manmade version.
4 years ago
Wolf: Vaccine is strategy to fight COVID-19, not shutdowns
“The vaccine is our strategy and people need to get the vaccine," Wolf said.
4 years ago
Pa. legislature’s redacted legal bills flout court ruling, leave taxpayers guessing
As lawmakers shielded details of their legal spending last year, they spent an additional $35,000 in taxpayer money to fight efforts to make the information public.
4 years ago
New prison sentences possible for N.J. juveniles in murder cases
Exactly how many prisoners now serving sentences longer than 20 years will be impacted is unclear, but the ruling makes them eligible for reconsideration immediately.
4 years ago
Biden on voting rights passage: ‘I’m tired of being quiet!’
Some voting rights advocates planned to boycott the speech and instead spend the day working. “We’re beyond speeches. At this point, what we need ... is federal legislation."
4 years ago
Pa. lawmakers nearing deadline for new congressional map. Here’s what’s next
The state House is planning to pass a Republican-drawn draft by Wednesday. Gov. Wolf has signaled he’d veto that version. Courts seem poised to intervene.
4 years ago
Phoenixville’s wastewater treatment plant to get a first-of-its-kind upgrade
The borough’s wastewater treatment plant is currently the largest user of energy in the municipality — but not for long, Phoenixville officials say.
4 years ago
What to know about fire safety rules for your Philadelphia home or apartment
Whether you live in an apartment building, rowhouse apartment, or single-family home, here’s what you should expect when it comes to fire safety.
4 years ago
Delaware lawmakers start third year of pandemic-limited meetings in Dover
With COVID-19 case numbers soaring, the Delaware General Assembly will regroup in Dover for the start of a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
4 years ago
N.J. Legislature passes bill to allow police to review body camera footage in some cases
The original bill was vetoed by Gov. Phil Murphy last year. The new measure lays out cases in which police would not be allowed to review the footage.
4 years ago
Invoking Jan. 6, Dems pivot to fight for voting legislation
Democrats are mounting an impassioned bid to overhaul Senate rules that stand in the way of their sweeping voting legislation.
4 years ago
Cold temps and COVID create problems for Philadelphia’s homeless
Cold weather and a COVID surge are making things harder for those living on Philly’s streets.
4 years ago
Murphy says N.J. school mask mandate will continue, though it’s unclear how
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is working out how to keep some emergency powers in place, including keeping a statewide school mask mandate in place.
4 years ago
Murphy to sign bill to codify abortion rights in N.J.
Unlike a previous version of the measure, the bill that passed the New Jersey Legislature Mon. would not require insurance providers to cover abortions.
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