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Philadelphia’s Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, Pennsylvania’s Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson, CEO and president of the Please Touch Museum Patricia Wellenbach, and Acting Secretary of Human Services for Pennsylvania Meg Snead inside the Please Touch Museum
Health

Parents may have ‘a little bit of anxiety,’ but officials say most activities are safe for young, unvaccinated kids

At the Please Touch Museum Tuesday, Philadelphia and Pa. health officials discussed safety guidelines for children who can’t get the vaccine yet.

5 years ago

Law enforcement officers guard the beach as they wait for Marine One, with President Joe Biden on board, to land at Rehoboth Beach, Del., Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Biden is spending a few days at his home in Rehoboth Beach to celebrate first lady Jill Biden's 70th birthday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Health

With COVID-19 cases still on steep decline, Carney not worried about getting on neighbors’ quarantine lists this summer

The governor was often peeved last year when residents were being told to quarantine when visiting New Jersey or Pennsylvania. This year he’s optimistic that won’t happen.

5 years ago

The exterior of the polling place at McGraw Elementary School
Politics & Policy

N.J. primary: Rocky start to the day in Camden as voting gets underway

In Camden, several people trying to cast their ballots told WHYY News there were issues at least three of the city’s 40 polling places.

5 years ago

A headshot of Dr. Jason Wingard
Education

Jason Wingard to make history as Temple University’s first Black president

Wingard, a West Chester native, will be the first Black president in the university’s 137-year history.

5 years ago

The exterior of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility in New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

Embattled New Jersey corrections commissioner to resign

New Jersey’s embattled corrections commissioner has announced his resignation, a day after Gov. Phil Murphy said the state would shutter its only women’s prison.

5 years ago

A headshot of Melony Roy
Community

Melony Roy named news/digital director at WHYY

Melony Roy has been promoted to news/digital director at WHYY. As director of digital news, Roy also had been serving as interim news director.

5 years ago

A closeup of former U.S. Rep. Lou Barletta
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania’s 2022 race for governor: What we know so far

The outcome of the race will determine the balance of power in Harrisburg and could radically shape policies on everything from abortion to voting rights.

5 years ago

Members of the Poor People's Campaign in Pennsylvania gathered on the steps of the Capitol with signs calling for a
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

With $10,000,000,000 to spend, advocates press Wolf, Pa. lawmakers to prioritize poor people

Buoyed by $3 billion in excess tax revenue and more than $7 billion in stimulus dollars, Democrats want the state to go big, while Republicans are wary of huge new spending.

5 years ago

Marijuana buds are seen in a glass jar
Politics & Policy

Medical marijuana law changes get through Pennsylvania House

Representatives voted 164 to 38 for the bill, which would permit dispensing a three-month supply at a time, up from one month's supply.

5 years ago

A child and her mother wear face masks while walking through a park
Health

As more kids go back to day care and preschool, pediatricians see an uptick in visits

With little ones in group learning settings again, those runny noses and ear infections are starting to come back too, doctors say.

5 years ago

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A person holds a mask while walking outside in Philadelphia, Friday, May 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

In liberal Philly, a year of anxiety over health and politics makes it hard to ditch the mask

For some, loosening mask restrictions have become a source of stress and uncertainty — a sign of the erosion of trust that’s occurred during the pandemic.

5 years ago

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(Dan Levy / Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy

It’s primary day in N.J. Here’s what you need to know

All 120 seats in the N.J. legislature are up for grabs and the governor is also on the ballot. Here’s what you need to know before you head to the polls today.

5 years ago

Steven Larín stands outside with his arms folded
PlanPhilly
Community
English version

For this Philly lawyer, immigration law is more than a profession — it’s a calling

For lawyer Steven Larín, immigration is both global and personal. He helps families find refuge and asylum through his work at the Nationalities Service Center.

5 years ago

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Steven Larín stands outside with his arms folded
PlanPhilly
Community
Bilingual version

Para este abogado, immigration law is more than a profession — es un llamado

For lawyer Steven Larín, immigration is both global and personal. He helps families find refuge and asylum through his work at the Nationalities Service Center.

5 years ago

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Steven Larín está afuera con los brazos cruzados
PlanPhilly
Community
Version en español

Para este abogado, la inmigración es algo más que una profesión; es un llamado

PEl abogado Steven Larín ayuda a las familias a encontrar refugio y asilo a través de su trabajo en Nationalities Service Center.

5 years ago

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