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ChristianaCare edict for visitors — show vaccination proof or negative COVID-19 test
Delaware’s largest hospital system says it wants to create the safest environment possible for patients, staff, and visitors.
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They saw ESL classes as a key to the American dream. Here’s how they adapted through COVID
Adults learning English as a second language take classes in libraries, schools, and churches, but when the pandemic hit, all those places closed.
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Most City Council members back Philly teachers union’s call for wider student COVID testing
Nine members of the City Council have joined the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers in calling for the school district to continue testing for asymptomatic students.
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Pa. urban rescue team in New England to assist with Henri flood response
The response team, Pennsylvania Task Force One, is based in Philadelphia and is sponsored by the city’s fire department.
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Fuel tank ignites at Hilco site, drawing 100 firefighters to former PES refinery in South Philly
Blow torches being used to demolish at the former PES refinery in South Philadelphia are thought to have ignited the fire, which was brought under control within four hours.
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Kimmel Center rolls out new vaccine mandate ahead of September reopening
The Kimmel Center also confirmed it will enforce Philadelphia’s mask mandate throughout its locations.
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Man sentenced in connection to ‘one of the most upsetting’ homicides in recent Philly history
One man has been sentenced in a 2019 shooting in Kensington that killed a 2-year-old girl in her mother’s arms.
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All New Jersey school and state employees must be fully vaccinated by October
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a vaccine mandate that not only covers all pre-K-12 school employees, but state workers as well.
5 years ago
Veterans affected by news out of Afghanistan: Mental health resources
The news and images coming out of Afghanistan have sparked local veterans to reach out for help with their mental health.
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FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
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22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain in Tennessee
Flooding in rural areas took out roads, cellphone towers and telephone lines, leaving families uncertain about whether their loved ones survived the unprecedented deluge.
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Wilmington woman’s relentless quest to hold police accountable for killing Black men
Keandra Ray got involved in demonstrations after city cops killed her brother. Now, she’s advocating for other victims of police deadly force.
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Listen 3:18Climate activists set their sights on the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
The Public Utility Commission has sway on everything from pipeline safety to utility rates. A grassroots effort seeks members to address climate change.
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Algunos estudiantes del condado de Sussex han trabajado durante el verano para ponerse al día con el tiempo perdido debido a la pandemia.
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A summer of catch-up: How Delaware students are making up for time lost to COVID-19
Some students in Sussex County have worked through the summer to catch up on time lost due to the pandemic.
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