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U.S. expected to authorize mix-and-match COVID booster shots
The upcoming FDA announcement is likely to come along with authorization for boosters of the Moderna and J&J shots and follows the authorization of a third dose for Pfizer.
4 years ago
Police identify innocent 65-year-old man fatally shot near Philadelphia’s Lincoln High School
Jeffrey Carter, 65, was fatally shot in the head by a stray bullet and a 16-year-old student from the nearby high school was shot in the back of the head as he ran away.
4 years ago
Eligible families can now apply for up to $1,500 in aid to pay for heating bills
One in three Philadelphia households could qualify for a federal grant to pay off heating bills. The aid is free and does not have to be repaid.
4 years ago
Sanitation Solutions: How hidden cameras became Philly’s fiercest weapon in the war on dumping
Philadelphia has 300 surveillance cameras and, increasingly, sees them as central to its strategy of holding individuals accountable for illegal dumping.
4 years ago
Fetterman continues to dominate fundraising for U.S. Senate race
The major candidates have already filed several rounds of campaign finance reports, and clear differences in their fundraising powers have emerged.
4 years ago
Environmental advocates applaud EPA plan to address PFAS, but say more is needed
EPA has released a “road map” to prevent PFAS from being released and to speed up the cleanup process. Local environmental advocates say it’s an important first step.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Boosters can now be booked through state website
Those who qualify for vaccine booster shots can now book appointments through the state’s scheduling system.
4 years ago
Trial pushed back for Maurice Hill, man accused of shooting 6 officers in Tioga standoff
Maurice Hill trial: Accused shooter at center of Nicetown-Tioga standoff trial delayed.
4 years ago
2 people shot while inside vehicle near Philadelphia high school
The call came in around 3 p.m. for a shooting near the intersection of Rowland and Ryan avenues, which is just outside Lincoln High School in the city's Mayfair section.
4 years ago
‘You are not alone’: Eagles’ Lane Johnson issues message on anxiety, depression
On Monday morning, Johnson issued a statement about what he's been going through in his life. "I am excited to re-join my teammates & coaches," he said.
4 years ago
Federal funds to help New Castle County implement ‘equity agenda’
New Castle County will spend millions of American Rescue Plan funds to create a more equitable playing field for residents living in underserved communities.
4 years ago
Doyle, Pennsylvania congressional delegation dean, to retire
The 68-year-old Doyle was first elected in 1994. His district includes all of Pittsburgh and some of its increasingly leftward-leaning suburbs.
4 years ago
Biden takes social services, climate pitch to Pennsylvania
President Joe Biden’s visit to his birthplace in Scranton comes just a week after first lady Jill Biden visited nearby Allentown
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State College plans to challenge results of 2020 census
Some college towns claim they were shortchanged in the 2020 census because the pandemic forced students to leave campuses. Among them is State College, Pennsylvania.
4 years ago
‘Orphaned’ wells are a problem in Pennsylvania and there are more of them than we thought
Orphan wells are a source of climate warming methane emissions, and have been known to contaminate air, water and soil.
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