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Philly teachers union calls for week of virtual learning to bolster COVID measures
The president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says schools should have N95 masks, good ventilation, and more COVID-19 testing.
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Trump, Ivanka, Don Jr. subpoenaed by N.Y. attorney general
New York’s attorney general recently issued subpoenas to former President Donald Trump and his two eldest children in connection with an ongoing civil investigation.
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Main Line Health pauses elective procedures, surgeries for 2 weeks due to COVID
"Our top priority at all times is the safety and health of our patients and staff," Main Line Health said.
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Montgomery County’s Dr. Val Arkoosh tests positive for COVID-19
Arkoosh, who is currently running for Pennsylvania’s U.S. Senate seat, said she took an at-home test Monday morning and is experiencing mild symptoms.
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Montgomery County school staff member dies from complications of COVID-19: Officials
District officials said Brittany Lauderback, a Colonial Elementary School staff member, passed away on Sunday.
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Philly DA Larry Krasner focuses on gun violence during second inauguration ceremony
During a virtual ceremony, Krasner committed to investing in violence prevention after a record-breaking number of people were murdered in Philadelphia in 2021.
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FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed.
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Philly is on track to build a record number of apartments in 2022, analyst says
As rental construction surges in Philadelphia, home prices are expected to level out in the new year. That’s good news for people seeking to buy.
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State of Emergency in South Jersey due to winter storm; snow moves in across Delaware Valley
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow to parts of the Delaware Valley. Here's what you need to know.
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Months after the tornadoes hit, Ida’s South Jersey victims enter a new phase of recovery
With many damaged buildings and homes now demolished, victims of the tornadoes are in limbo as they wait for aid, insurance payouts.
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Philly’s indoor dining vaccine mandate is officially in effect
For the next two weeks, restaurants may accept a negative COVID-19 test from the past 24 hours in lieu of proof of full vaccination.
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Is a second vaccine booster in our future?
Get your first booster if you haven’t already, the experts say. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked some of them what we know about additional shots.
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Listen 4:27Schools adapt for return from break as COVID-19 cases surge
Mask requirements are returning in some school districts that had dropped them. Some are planning to vastly ramp up virus testing among students and staff.
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As Mummers Parade returns to mark 2022, Philadelphians hopeful for the new year
Thousands of mummers strutted down Broad Street Sunday. Though COVID-19 continues to surge, parade-goers said they have much to look forward to in 2022.
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Jan. 6 committee prepares to go public as findings mount
The committee hopes not only to show the severity of the riot but to push back on the former president's false claims of election fraud.
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