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COVID cases are climbing, but region’s hospitals say the load isn’t overwhelming — at least not yet
An informal survey of the region’s health systems indicates this newest wave of virus cases hasn’t knocked them off their feet — at least not yet.
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Fate of proposed gun safety bills uncertain in N.J. as lame duck session nears the end
Political analysts say some of the gun safety bills may be hard to pass because they appear to be targeting law-abiding gun owners in New Jersey.
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Philly police officer, homeowner shot during robbery investigation; 2 officers hurt in crash
Two officers were injured during a crash while transporting the robbery suspect.
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Photo essay: Over 400 remembered at Homeless Memorial Day in Philadelphia
“We have the resources to get rid of homelessness.” Advocates call for change in the wake of 400 lost.
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Biden vows he, Manchin will ‘get something done’ on $2T bill
The president's remarks at the White House on Tuesday were his first since Manchin effectively tanked the party’s policy initiative with his own jarring year-end announcement.
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Pa. Supreme Court rules against ‘Marsy’s Law’ amendment voters supported
Pennsylvania’s highest court is putting a final nail into the coffin of a proposed constitutional amendment that state voters supported by a large margin more than two years
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As virus surges, Philadelphians scramble for at-home COVID-19 tests
The Philadelphia Health Department says it’s continuing to place orders for more rapid at-home testing kits, but supply is constrained nationwide.
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First families move into newly rehabbed homes in North Philly
The homes are part of an agreement the Philadelphia Housing Authority reached last October with members of a homeless encampment.
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Cargo expansion at PHL gets major federal funding
New federal funding will result in $30 million going towards a more than billion-dollar expansion project at Philadelphia International Airport’s cargo operation.
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Flyers game postponed due to COVID; Eagles still on to host Washington
The Flyers game on Tuesday was to be their last for a while, as the NHL will begin a leaguewide shutdown Wednesday amid a rise in positive COVID-19 test results.
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Pa. Rep. Scott Perry denies Jan. 6 panel’s request for interview
Perry is joining other allies of former President Donald Trump in trying to stonewall the committee.
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Harriton High School gives student virtual option after COVID outbreak
District spokesperson says the 18 linked cases are connected to several sports teams and a club working on a production.
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Feds drop hate crime charges against ex-Bordentown Police Chief Frank Nucera Jr.
Nucera had been accused of hate crime assault and depriving the civil rights of a Black teenager during a 2016 incident. Two separate juries deadlocked on those counts.
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‘Situation dire’ in hospitals as Delaware nears pandemic highs
“Our ability to continue to provide care is without a doubt threatened as the volumes threaten to increase” after the holidays. “This is a balancing act every single day.”
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A staffing shortage has left people with intellectual and developmental disabilities without essential services and their families without desperately needed help.
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