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Hershey native Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of World Cup qualifiers
United States soccer star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp.
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U.S. appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the COVID-related pause on evictions imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to remain in place.
5 years ago
WITF
F&M poll shows a majority of conservative Pennsylvanians view 1/6 attack negatively
State and congressional Republicans have all but avoided talking about the attack, and Franklin and Marshall College poll results offer some insight on that.
5 years ago
6ABC
15-year-old shot while playing basketball at Philly playground dies
The teen was playing with her brother and two friends when she was shot.
5 years ago
Philly schools to vote on vaccine mandate next week
The School District of Philadelphia school board will hold a vote on whether or not to mandate all staff members be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Montco to offer COVID booster shots for immunocompromised people
Montgomery County will soon accept appointments for a third dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Business Journal
After 6 years of development, W Philadelphia hotel set to open Friday with plenty of local flavor
After more than six years of development, the long-awaited W Philadelphia hotel at 1439 Chestnut St. will open on Friday.
5 years ago
NJ Spotlight
No easy fix for flooding in NJ’s back bays
Report details the impact of possible solutions as sea levels rise
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The Black Doctors group will be giving vaccinations this weekend and those who get them will be eligible to win free tickets to Made in America.
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Mike Richards out as ‘Jeopardy!’ host after past scrutinized
Producer Mike Richards stepped down as host of “Jeopardy!” after a report about past misogynistic comments surfaced this week.
5 years ago
North Penn School Board mandates masks for all students, as parents remain divided
A week after a raucous work session featuring altercations among parents, the board in Montco’s largest district voted unanimously to require masking.
5 years ago
Salsa as self-care? Find joy in free dance lessons and a mural of salseros Saturday
A new mural from artist Andres Giraldo is coming to Kensington. “Salsa Shines Through” celebrates Philly’s salsa community and their resilience during the pandemic.
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The last decade brought Philadelphia its biggest population jump since 1950. The number of Black and white residents declined, while Latino and Asian numbers spiked.
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Three senators test positive for COVID in breakthrough cases
Sens. Angus King of Maine, Roger Wicker of Mississippi, and John Hickenlooper of Colorado all said they have tested positive for COVID-19 despite being vaccinated.
5 years ago
Man surrenders after claiming to have bomb near U.S. Capitol
A man who claimed to have a bomb in a pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol has surrendered to law enforcement after an hourslong standoff.
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