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Dr. Mike Benninghoff confers with registered nurse Lea Robbins in Christiana Hospital's intensive care unit for COVID-19 patients. (Courtesy of ChristianaCare)
Health

With cases at a two-month high, Delaware nurses group urges vaccines for all, ChristianaCare orders it

The state’s largest hospital system says all workers must have at least one dose by Sept. 21 if they want to keep their job.

5 years ago

The GMC Dealership in Bensalem, Pa., suffered major damage due to a tornado that touched down on the evening of Thursday, July 29, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Weather

Businesses and residents reeling in aftermath of tornadoes, floods

There were a dozen or so injuries reported around the Bensalem area after the tornadoes. Hopewell Township in Mercer County was also among the hardest hit in N.J.

5 years ago

Broad Street Run
Community

Broad Street Run is back — and registration opens Sunday

Runners can register for the 2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run starting Sunday Aug. 1. Registration costs $57 and it closes on Aug. 7.

5 years ago

Rochelle Bilal speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Philly Sheriff’s Office nabs dozens of violent fugitives during mass sweep

“Operation Priority Takedown” was initiated amid a historic surge in gun violence in Philadelphia.

5 years ago

The CDC announced new recommendations that vaccinated people return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.  (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Health

CDC team: ‘War has changed’ as delta variant dangers emerge

New evidence shows the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.

5 years ago

Telehealth
Health

Delaware health insurers fined $1.3M for discriminating against patients with mental health and addiction issues

Delaware issues fines to insurers for not treating people with mental health or substance abuse issues as fairly as they treat others.

5 years ago

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A new ADA-accessible dock is being built in East Falls to make it easier to get out onto the Schuylkill River. (Courtesy of Peg Shaw)
Community

New East Falls boat landing on the Schuylkill River will be ADA-accessible — and a great bird-watching spot

Philadelphia is a partner on the $360,000 project because the city believes community access to the river is essential. The new spot should also be great for bird-watching.

5 years ago

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 David Bilger is principal trumpeter of the Philadelphia Orchestra. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra principal trumpet breaks down the Olympic theme

Philadelphia Orchestra principal trumpet David Bilger explains the “energy and brilliance” of the Olympic theme to Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn.

5 years ago

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State officials hope to the new Site Readiness Fund will lead to more companies coming to Delaware like Swiss-based Datwyler did to build its manufacturing facility in Middletown, Delaware which opened in 2018. (screengrab/GoogleMaps)
Urban Planning

Delaware hopes to lure new business with site prep funding

Delaware lawmakers have long prided themselves on making the state “business-friendly.” Now they’re offering financial incentives to lure more future employers.

5 years ago

A map at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia shows the forced migration of members of the Lenape Nation.
Community

‘We just want to be welcomed back’: The Lenape seek a return home

The legacy of this region’s Indigenous people is all around, in place names and colonial history. Yet the state does not officially acknowledge them.

5 years ago

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Storm damage (6ABC)
Weather
6ABC

Storm leaves path of destruction after ‘dangerous tornado’ hits Philadelphia region

A line of severe weather spawned multiple tornado warnings across the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.

5 years ago

Samantha Rise leads a march demanding arts funding in a giant unicorn puppet
Arts & Entertainment

Illuminate the Arts sends money to 590 Philly artists

The Illuminate the Arts COVID relief fund sends $1,000 to as many artists as possible.

5 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart (Lindsay Lazarski/WHY)
Politics & Policy

City Controller’s audit finds Philly’s behavioral health contractor overspent, lacked accountability

The audit of Community Behavioral Health was the first look in 20 years at spending for the HealthChoices Behavioral Healthcare Program.

5 years ago

The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to mandate vaccines for all employees

While the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia had planned on waiting until the vaccine got “full FDA licensure,” the rising threat of the delta variant upended those plans.

5 years ago

Eric Mendez receives a COVID-19 vaccine shot
Education

Camden City School District offers Pfizer shots to students

The district joins others in the region in getting vaccine doses to eligible students ahead of schools reopening for in-person learning.

5 years ago

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