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Council to Kenney: $100 million needed to combat historic surge in gun violence
A letter sent Friday calls for investments designed to help neighborhoods most impacted by Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Volunteers head to Trenton, Camden, Atlantic City with vaccine information
If you’re living in a part of Trenton, Camden, or Atlantic City with low vaccination rates, you might get a knock on your door this week from a state volunteer.
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Vaccine incentive grants for Delaware businesses aim to repair lockdown damage
A new grant program helps Delaware businesses offer vaccinated folks incentives like free food or discounts. It’s designed to help those hardest hit by lockdown.
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Philly residents could win as much as $50K for getting COVID vaccine
There will be three drawings in June and July, with the first one on June 21. There is a total of $400,000 in giveaways, including cash prizes.
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Reflecting on one year of ‘Mad or nah?’
Christopher Norris and Eric Marsh talk with N.I.C.E. partner Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., about the creation of “Mad or nah?” and its impact on communities.
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Top court OKs N.J. directive to open police disciplinary files
The decision upheld a state appellate court ruling issued last October. That panel ruled unanimously that Grewal has the authority to release the files.
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Murphy says he plans to close N.J.’s only women’s prison
The January events at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women have led to criminal charges against 10 guards by the state AG, whose investigation is still underway.
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FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts
The Food and Drug Administration said it granted approval to the drug developed by Biogen for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
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As the county aims for a health department launch in 2022, local nonprofits are using the grant money to address health and dental care needs in children.
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Two of Delaware’s busiest animal shelters will merge to better serve the state’s pets
Once the home of President Biden’s adopted dog Major, the Delaware Humane Association will join forces with the Delaware SPCA.
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In interviews, community leaders and regular citizens said their trust in Kenney’s leadership has eroded. Some blamed his style of delegating authority.
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Listen 5:01What you need to know about Pennsylvania’s new unemployment system
Pa. will unveil its new unemployment compensation portal Tuesday, replacing a 40-year-old system stretched thin during last year’s record unemployment.
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Ending work from home post-COVID: What will it be like?
How will we reset the pandemic radar on the job? With friends? While dating? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk asked about the office fridge, handshakes, and more.
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Listen 2:42Seeing the Sixers in person, maybe a concert? Philly area enjoys reopening, with caution
While some people are eager to avoid having to buy hard-boiled eggs to get a drink at the bar, others say they’re not ready for hugs and handshakes again.
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No shirts, pants, or undies needed on Philly bike ride — just a mask
Organizers of the annual Philly Naked Bike Ride say this year’s event will take place Aug. 28 and will require masks, based on the city's earlier coronavirus restrictions.
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