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Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine
The White House says Biden made clear that the U.S. and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine.”
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A celebration of community purpose in West Philly on day five of Kwanzaa
The Mill Creek Community Partnership organized its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, in honor of the principle of “nia” or “purpose.”
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The Philly duo Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise speak to WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari about their musical love story and their new album, where hip-hop and soul meet classical.
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Listen 5:58Thousands of households set to lose protections as N.J. eviction moratorium ends Jan. 1
Thousands of New Jersey households will lose eviction protections that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.
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With Delaware hospitals packed with COVID patients, Gov. Carney to declare state of emergency Monday
The step allows activation of 100-plus National Guard troops to work as certified nursing assistants in facilities COVID patients can go post-hospital.
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Nursing home workers are urged to get boosters as COVID-19 cases soar
Health Secretary Xavier Becerra says the nation cannot afford another COVID-19 surge in nursing homes.
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76ers coach Doc Rivers enters COVID health and safety protocols, Burke to take over duties: Source
Andre Drummond, Danny Green, and Shake Milton are also in the health and safety protocols.
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U.S. children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children 17 and under were admitted per day to hospitals with the coronavirus, a 58% increase from the week before.
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Federal COVID-19 testing sites coming to North Jersey, Philly
The CDC will open a testing site in Essex County, N.J. on Saturday, which will be available to all Garden State residents. More federal sites are planned for Philly.
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Christian Hall was killed one year ago by Pa. State Police. His family still wants answers
Activists and Hall’s family are holding vigils in more than a dozen locations to remember the 19-year-old’s life and show officials they will not forget about his death.
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Darby Township commissioner charged with rape in Philadelphia
It's unclear at this point why the investigation took so long since the victim reported the incident back in 2019.
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How Pa. election misinformation helped inspire an insurrection, investigations, and policies
The Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack and conversations around voting law changes were partially inspired by the same thing: disproven allegations of widespread problems and fraud.
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Ringing in the new year with music, Mummers, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Dec. 30 - Jan. 2: Things to do for New Year’s in and around Philly.
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Listen 5:14Losing Jennersville Hospital will mean longer trips to the nearest ER for southern Chesco residents
Some worry about what will happen if the closest emergency room is 40 minutes away, instead of 10 minutes.
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On climate change, Philly’s gas utility is working against the city that owns it
Philadelphia is actively working to cut emissions with a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The city’s own gas utility is sabotaging its efforts.
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