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9/11: As the decades pass, the act of remembering evolves
The 20th anniversary highlights a moment when the immediacy of recent memory starts to blend with the idea that a historic event is slowly becoming a historical one.
5 years ago
Jobless Americans have few options as benefits expire
It's estimated that roughly 8.9 million Americans will lose all or some of these benefits.
5 years ago
8,500-plus Afghans have landed at PHL. Where they all end up is still up in the air
The journey here is the first step in a still-evolving process for vetting, supporting, and resettling those who managed to flee life under the Taliban.
5 years ago
Fringe Festival turns 25, spawns its own mini-festival
Cannonball is a new artist-produced festival-within-the-festival, a critical sign of growth for the Philly Fringe.
5 years ago
Listen 1:42Could a vaccine mandate lead to a ‘mass exodus’ of nursing home staff?
The Biden administration proposed rules requiring nursing homes taking Medicare and Medicaid to vaccinate workers. Medicaid is the primary payer for care.
5 years ago
Listen 1:26Debilitating long COVID symptoms may qualify workers for ADA job accommodations
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, some employees experiencing long COVID conditions might qualify for government resources and protection.
5 years ago
Listen 1:14First responders resist COVID vaccine mandates in Philly, nationwide
A COVID resurgence and the debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers.
5 years ago
Lawmakers vow action after Ida floods Gulf Coast, Northeast
Lawmakers from both parties say haunting images of Hurricane Ida show the need to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.
5 years ago
New Jersey’s largest dairy farm nearly destroyed in tornado
An EF3 tornado ripped through Mullica Hill and nearly demolished Wellacrest Farms. More than a dozen cows have died and several more remain missing.
5 years ago
Delaware reports first case of West Nile virus since 2018
The Division of Public Health said that a 69-year-old Kent County man was infected.
5 years ago
Biden approves New Jersey disaster declaration in the wake of Ida
The declaration opens up recovery funding to six counties where Ida caused flash flooding, tornadoes, destruction, and at least 27 deaths.
5 years ago
Storm’s damage might boost support for more aggressive climate policy, experts hope
Policymakers urged to step up preparations for the next storm, and cut carbon emissions
5 years ago
Pediatricians offer advice on keeping kids healthy as COVID cases rise in Delaware
Physicians answered questions in an online forum for parents concerned about sending kids back to school as cases rise in younger age groups.
5 years ago
Recall of sleep apnea aids leaves some people feeling stuck between two risky choices
Philips Respironics recalled devices with sound-dampening foam that degrades and can cause health issues. Replacement or repair could take 12 months.
5 years ago
Homeowners hit by Ida find many questions and few answers as they seek post-storm aid
Days after Ida’s remnants walloped the Philadelphia region, homeowners are beginning to assess in earnest the damage the unusual storm wrought.
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