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Stuck to social distancing? SEPTA signage — and habits — remain as rules change
SEPTA lifted capacity limits on transit last week, yet signs of social distancing mandates remain. Not everyone is unhappy that the habit could survive.
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Pride, Philly Beer Week, a Prince tribute, and Take 6 in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
June 10-13 - Prince tribute, Philly Pride, Beer fest, Take 6
5 years ago
Listen 3:52Personal data from Pa. contact tracing calls still online despite assurances it had been secured
The information, contained in an active Google spreadsheet, includes the names of people who were potentially infected with the coronavirus.
5 years ago
State court decision reignites debate over Neshaminy School District’s team name
The judge reversed a Pa. Human Relations Commission finding that barred the district from using imagery including negative Native American stereotypes.
5 years ago
Philly to lift indoor mask restrictions and 11 p.m. last call beginning Friday
Vaccinated Philadelphians will no longer need to wear masks indoors, except in certain settings, like public transportation, schools, city courts.
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Philadelphia police say they’ve seized more ghost guns in 6 months than in all of last year
It’s a troubling trend on top of this year’s substantial increases thus far in both shooting victims and homicide victims.
5 years ago
Trenton’s police director has been fired
Sheilah Coley was praised for diversifying and modernizing the department, but was criticized for the city’s violence and telling officers to stand down during unrest.
5 years ago
Philly Council bill limiting landlords’ use of eviction records advances
Philly Councilmember Kendra Brooks’ Renters’ Access Act passed Tuesday night out of committee and will come up for a final City Council vote on June 17.
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Future of Philly’s fight to enact local gun laws is now in the hands of state court
State law prevents Philadelphia from enacting its own gun control measures. A new lawsuit against the General Assembly aims to change that.
5 years ago
N.J. data show breakthrough COVID-19 cases are very rare
COVID-19 vaccines are effective and state officials have the data to prove it. Of more than two million residents who were fully vaccinated, a small fraction got the virus.
5 years ago
Man arrested in Dunkin’ manager’s killing is suspect in 2 other murders: Sources
Keith Gibbson has been arrested following the killing of Dunkin' store manager Christine Lugo in North Philadelphia. Sources say he's also a suspect in two other murders.
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Jobless in Pa. livid over new unemployment system errors as state declares victory
A new wave of problems blocked numerous people from filing for benefits they had already been approved for.
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The $64 billion pension fund claimed in a new IRS filing that its previous disclosures were poorly worded and filed in "error."
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The four-way battle for the GOP gubernatorial nomination was the main draw statewide.
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How to create a certified wildlife habitat using native plants in your backyard
'Morning Edition' host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Dianne Moore, a health coach who created a certified wildlife habitat with native species.
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