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Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to receive Philadelphia Magis Award
Each year, the award is given to a person or organization who goes above and beyond for their community.
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Could Philly’s World Cup bid mean an end to FDR Park’s beloved wild meadow?
City officials say the overgrown former golf course could be reborn as a world-class soccer facility. Environmentalists challenge the public benefit.
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Bill to change Delaware police Bill of Rights won’t happen this year
The Wilmington lawmaker sponsoring the measure has put it on hold, citing uncertain backing because of opposition from police groups.
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School funding winners and losers in Pa.’s new $40B budget
The new budget includes a $300 million increase for K-12 schools and will give boosts of 10% or more to 35 school districts in every corner of Pa.
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Delaware operating budget approved, but lots of legislation left for state lawmakers
Delaware’s $4.77 billion operating budget was approved days before the June 30 deadline, but lawmakers have lots of work before the end of session Wednesday.
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Myocarditis and the COVID-19 vaccine: What to know about rare heart inflammation
Health experts say the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are safe following rare incidents of heart inflammation, and that the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks.
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Elected officials, clergy applaud increased funding for violence prevention in Philly
City Council recently passed a budget for FY22 that includes $155 million for anti-violence efforts — believed to be the most Philly has ever spent on the issue.
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N.J. coronavirus update: State will not require students to wear masks this fall
New Jersey students will not have to wear masks when they return to the classroom this fall, unless required by their district, the governor announced.
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UN rights chief: Reparations needed for people of African descent
The report hopes to build on momentum around the intensified scrutiny worldwide about the blight of racism and its impact on Africans and people of African descent.
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Philly, suburbs take emergency measures as temps rise above 90 degrees
While temperatures are officially in the 90s, the combination of heat and humidity will make conditions feel even hotter, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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‘Technology is changing’: SEPTA finally giving its troubled Key card a reboot
SEPTA heard your complaints about its Key fare card and is moving forward with SEPTA Key 2.0 — the new and improved version.
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Republicans said squirreling away $5 billion in federal money was smart planning for the future, while Democrats lamented the investments that might have been.
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Pa. GOP circumvented Wolf on pandemic rules by ballot measure. Next up? Voter ID
Critics say it’s a technique that Republicans appear increasingly willing to use as they clash with Gov. Tom Wolf over highly politicized issues, like voting and the pandemic.
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Using hashtags, gun violence survivors living with disabilities want to share their stories
On Tuesday, Disability Pride Philadelphia is asking people affected by gun violence to flood Instagram and Facebook with their personal stories.
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Pennsylvania officially lifts indoor face mask mandate
Businesses still maintain the option of requiring employees, guests, or customers to wear face masks, health officials stressed.
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