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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 5:09Why 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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