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Beth Springer looks into a patient's room in a COVID-19 ward
Health

Pfizer says its new COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by 90%

Currently all COVID-19 treatments used in the U.S. require an IV or injection. Competitor Merck’s COVID-19 pill is already under review at the Food and Drug Administration.

5 years ago

A package of unused syringes and needles is found next to a vacant building in northeast Albuquerque, New Mexico, where crews attempted to clear the lot of used needles and other heroin paraphernalia on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Bernalillo County officials have launched a digital mapping tool to track the places where heroin needles and syringes are found in New Mexico's largest city
Health

How Philadelphia’s rising HIV rate reflects opioid trends

In 2019, 83 Philadelphians were newly diagnosed with HIV through injection drug use — compared to just 33 in 2016. The figures for 2020 are due soon.

5 years ago

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People are seen adjusting the clock during the summer time period in Salvador, Brazil
Community

Daylight saving ends: Get ready to set back your clocks — and check your smoke alarms

On daylight saving, it’s also good practice to check your smoke alarms.

5 years ago

A version of Don Troiani'a Boston Massacre was created for patrons of the Museum of the American Revolution who are visually impaired. It uses raised lines and textures to create a version of the painting that is legible to the touch. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Visual art for the visually impaired: Philly museum tests out new ways to experience paintings

The Museum of the American Revolution is testing a new way to present visual art to people who are visually impaired, creating richer experiences for all patrons.

5 years ago

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New Jersey State Senator-elect Edward Durr. (Facebook)
Politics & Policy

Edward Durr, GOP novice who unseated Sweeney, responds to backlash over Islamophobic tweet

After the Islamophobic and xenophobic tweet resurfaced Thursday, Muslim advocacy groups called on Durr to apologize or resign.

5 years ago

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Coded by Kids founder Sylvester Mobley
Community

Coded by Kids works to close the race gap in the tech world

Germantown native Sylvester Mobley is founder of the organization, and the mastermind behind the effort.

5 years ago

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at a news conference
Courts & Law

Biden administration sues Texas over new voting restrictions

The Justice Department says new restrictions surrounding mail-in voting requirements and voter assistance violate federal civil rights protections.

5 years ago

Former Delaware Governor Ruth Ann Minner (Wikimedia Commons)
Politics & Policy

Former Delaware Gov. Ruth Ann Minner remembered as ‘trailblazer’

Ruth Ann Minner was the first and only woman to serve as Delaware’s governor. She died at the age of 86.

5 years ago

A slice of pumpkin pie. (Element5 Digital/Unsplash)
Community

A pie could help provide a meal for those in need this Thanksgiving

A Philadelphia-based group is selling holiday pies to help those in need have a healthy gourmet meal this Thanksgiving.

5 years ago

Prestige Design and Construction development in process on the 1400 block of North 7th Street in May 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council wants to help neighborhoods challenge developers in court

Philadelphia Councilmember Cindy Bass said money shouldn't stop residents from having a say in neighborhood development decisions.

5 years ago

Lion dancers dance in the street during a parade.
Arts & Entertainment

A new parade for Philadelphia to celebrate the holidays

A multicultural parade will begin Philadelphia’s first in-person holiday season since COVID.

5 years ago

Maegan Llerena leads protesters at 20th and Matket streets
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Immigrant groups frustrated by inaction in D.C. block traffic in front of Sen. Casey’s office

Instead of issuing citizenship, Democrats are proposing giving longtime undocumented residents temporary protection from deportation and work permits.

5 years ago

A worker processes mail-in ballots at the Cumberland County Bureau of Elections on Nov. 4, 2020.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County still counting mail ballots, cites delays

The polls have long been closed in Montgomery County, but ballot-counting is still underway for more than 20,000 provisional and mail ballots.

5 years ago

Gov. Carney speaking at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor unveils Climate Action Plan to combat ‘very real threat to our future’

Pointing to increasing temperatures and rising seas, Delaware leaders unveiled a multi-pronged approach to reduce the effects of climate change in the First State.

5 years ago

Park street area of Kolkata, India is decorated with Diwali lights on 12 Nov. 2020
Community

How is Diwali celebrated differently in India and the U.S.?

WHYY host Priyanka Tewari, who grew up in India, speaks with UPenn lecturer Dr. Murali Balaji about his experience celebrating Diwali in the U.S.

5 years ago

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