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City residents wait in a line extending around the block to receive free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits in Philadelphia
Health

Philadelphia cancels rapid test giveaway as supplies wane

The department began giving away tests Saturday at a series of community events that have seen high demand and people waiting in long lines to get the kits.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging building
Politics & Policy

State employees aiding troubled Philly elder abuse nonprofit

Although the latest state data still has some errors, the nonprofit likely has not been complying with state laws that require caseworkers to promptly see potential victims.

5 years ago

The Merck logo is seen outside its New Jersey headquarters
Health

FDA authorizes Merck pill as 2nd easy-to-use drug against COVID-19

The Food and Drug Administration authorization comes one day after the agency cleared a competing drug from Pfizer.

5 years ago

Travelers wearing face masks line to check in at the Los Angeles International Airport
Community

To grandmother’s house or no? Omicron disrupts holiday plans

Many health experts are begging people not to let down their guard, but pandemic fatigue is real.

5 years ago

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse at the
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Celebrations including Disney, Kwanzaa, and live and virtual shows are highlighted this holiday weekend.

5 years ago

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Will Tung in front of a residential development at 5000 Warrington Ave
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Why is West Philly trading 70 affordable homes for a parking lot?

Opinion writer Will Tung argues against the inclusion of a parking lot in a development proposed for his West Philadelphia neighborhood.

5 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Leadership of the strike-prone SEPTA union has changed. Don’t expect much difference

Former SEPTA union president Willie Brown won raises and parental leave — and led two disruptive strikes. His successor promises to follow in his footsteps.

5 years ago

People line up for a TSA checkpoint at an airport
Community

Philly air travelers warned about lines, delays — and keeping carry-on presents unwrapped

Air travelers are advised to plan ahead, including booking a parking space, and to expect delays. Here’s what to do if you want to bring wrapped presents on the plane.

5 years ago

In this Oct. 18, 2021 photo, the Supreme Court is seen in Washington
Courts & Law

Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden administration’s vaccine requirements

The court plans to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.

5 years ago

Inside the classrooms, teachers have masked the crumbling building with brightly colored rugs, decorations, reading and play nooks, and educational materials
Keystone Crossroads
Education

‘It doesn’t feel legitimate’: William Penn SD takes the stand in Pa. school funding trial

A kindergarten teacher and athletic director testified Wednesday in a landmark trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.

5 years ago

Protesters picket outside the N.J. State House in Trenton minutes before legislators hold public hearings on a controversial redistricting plan. (Joe Hernandez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J.’s new congressional map adopted as advocates question transparency of the process

The final stages of the map-drawing process have drawn backlash from Republicans and progressive groups, who criticized the commission for a lack of transparency.

5 years ago

Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and City Hall in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Community

Officials hope for a less violence-filled 2022 in Philadelphia

Philadelphia city officials used the final violence update of 2021 to talk about future plans for violence reduction next year.

5 years ago

File photo: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

5 teenagers charged in armed carjacking of U.S. Rep. Scanlon

State police say Scanlon’s blue Acura MDX was located Wednesday night in Newark, Delaware.

5 years ago

Yuengling beer
Community

Yuengling accuses Bud Light of trampling on trademark

Bud Light had been calling its forthcoming brew the “next generation of beer.” Yuengling says that's too close to the trademarked slogan it uses for its low-carb brew Flight.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni before an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni tests positive for COVID-19

According to the Eagles, Sirianni was feeling symptomatic and tested positive earlier in the day.

5 years ago

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