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New omicron variant stokes world fears, triggers travel bans
A World Health Organization panel has classified it as a highly transmissible virus of concern.
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How an activist family got a new park built in Logan Square
Logan Square activists succeeded in their efforts to build the newly opened $1 million Winter Street Greenway and Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park. Here’s how they got it done.
5 years ago
How Bridgeport is recovering almost three months removed from Hurricane Ida
The Montgomery County community was among the Pennsylvania towns hit hard by flooding after the storm’s remnants struck the region.
5 years ago
NFL puts core strengthening program of Delaware therapists in its playbook
One devotee of the training and stretching technique is Delaware native Troy Reeder, who starts at linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams.
5 years ago
Philly’s traditional Christmas Village shines with a ‘liberating’ new attraction
For the first time, the holiday market at Love Park will feature a dedicated space for small businesses owned by Black and brown Philadelphians.
5 years ago
Listen 2:05Need a little Christmas? Tinseltown Spectacular debuts in Montco
The Philly Expo Center near Valley Forge hosts the debut of Comcast Spectacor’s new winter holiday fair and lights extravaganza.
5 years ago
Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain
The big question is how much will supply shortages, higher prices and staffing issues dampen shoppers’ mood this holiday season.
5 years ago
N.J. is sharing more data on COVID activity in schools. Here’s what it shows
In addition to data on the number of COVID-19 cases in N.J. schools, it includes information on staff vaccination rates and the number of students learning remotely.
5 years ago
Many were ‘thankful’ the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade made its return
Thousands of people lined up along the Ben Franklin Parkway to soak in the holiday spirit at the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania’s count of fully vaccinated adults drops by 500,000
It’s unclear exactly how the error occurred. The state says it continues to refine its data and remove duplicate information, a process it started in July.
5 years ago
Temple University disburses nearly $40 million in COVID-19 relief to students
Temple has been allocated $39,204,052 to use toward grants for students who have demonstrated financial need and have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
Black clergy group promises to put pressure on for recreation center redevelopment
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity is not happy with the state of disrepair throughout the city's parks and recreational centers.
5 years ago
Population-level and familial risks exist for inherited cancer disorders. Diversifying the genetic counseling field is one solution.
5 years ago
Orange construction barrels to be Delaware’s ‘new state flower’ with $1.4B for road projects
The federal highway funding coming to Delaware is about half of what the state spent on road projects in Gov. John Carney’s first term.
5 years ago
Our national reckoning on race must include environmental justice
Until we recognize the changing climate as a clear and present danger, particularly to communities of color, we won’t pursue necessary systemic change, Samir Nichols writes.
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