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Philly parents blindsided by school district’s last-minute proposal for half days
The rest of the day would be dedicated to teacher professional development. Some parents worry they’ll be left scrambling to find aftercare.
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Deadline looms for Delaware vax mandates from ChristianaCare, Gov. Carney
ChristianaCare has set a Tuesday deadline for its staff to get at least one vaccination shot for COVID-19. The penalty for not getting inoculated: termination.
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Listen 1:52La Feria del Barrio returns to North Philly, connecting residents to resources
La Feria del Barrio’s return acted as a cultural exchange among the city’s growing Latino community. Nonprofits were also in full force connecting underserved residents to ser
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Eagles fans allowed to tailgate for first time in two seasons
Fans throughout the lots have high hopes for the team this season after a dominant week one performance.
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U.S. closes part of Texas border, begins flying Haitians home
The United States is trying to stem the flow of migrants into Texas by blocking the Mexican border at an isolated town where thousands of Haitian refugees set up a camp.
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Search resumes for man whose girlfriend disappeared on trip
Dozens of law enforcement officers have started a second day of searching in a vast wildlife area near Florida’s Gulf Coast for a 23-year-old man, a person of interest.
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Camden County using $8M in federal recovery funds to help local nonprofits
A county grant program will spread COVID recovery assistance to mission-driven institutions.
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Kick-off event will boost AIDS awareness for annual 5K walk in Philly
On Sept. 24, members of the Philadelphia community affected by HIV will share their experiences. The 35th annual AIDS Walk Philly is set for Oct. 17.
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Trenton art project hopes to share the potential and the full story of residents lost to violence
The Potential Project will use public art and a mobile app to honor people lost to homicide in New Jersey’s capital city through the eyes of the people closest to them.
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One stop in Norristown brings a chance to connect to food, job contacts, and other aid
A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.
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US ramps up plan to expel Haitian migrants gathered in Texas
The Biden administration is nearing a final plan to expel many of the thousands of Haitian migrants who have suddenly crossed into a Texas border city from Mexico.
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One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset
The wave of bad headlines came just as the White House aimed to implement a September reset.
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Police say they’re ready for rally supporting Jan. 6 rioters
The U.S. Capitol Police have requested assistance from nearby law enforcement agencies, including the National Guard.
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New children’s book shows girls that women can build houses too
“The House That She Built” is based on a real house in Utah constructed entirely by women.
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Guided hikes and movie nights: A fall 2021 guide to exploring Philly’s parks
As the delta variant drives a surge in new COVID-19 cases, the outdoor recreation boom may continue. Here’s a guide to exploring Philly’s parks this fall.
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