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Jewish student center at Univ. of Delaware plans to rebuild after 2020 arson attack
One year after the Jewish student center at the University of Delaware was heavily damaged by arson, leaders unveiled plans for a new building for students.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Mask mandates ‘not a polite suggestion,’ Murphy tells schools
New Jersey officials are trying to give any skeptical school administrators few excuses for avoiding the state’s mask and vaccine mandates.
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Last troops exit Afghanistan, ending America’s longest war
The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday.
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A day before Philly schools reopen, facilities woes take center stage
As Philadelphia prepares to fully reopen its public schools for the first time in 18 months, the spotlight is again on facilities woes. ...
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N.I.C.E behind the scenes: How Saj Blackwell launched a radio station and got the name ‘purple’
WHYY’s Christopher “Flood the Drummer” Norris and Eric Marsh talk with West Philly’s Saj “Purple” Blackwell about her start in radio.
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Brandywine Valley SPCA helps airlift 110 dogs and cats from Ida’s path — and more may be on the way
The BVSPCA helped airlift more than 100 homeless pets to safety ahead of Hurricane Ida. Now, it’s preparing for what’s to come.
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EU takes U.S. off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions
The guidance is nonbinding, however, and U.S. travelers should expect a mishmash of travel rules across the continent.
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Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid U.S. withdrawal hit homes
Monday's attack came on the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover.
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Families spending big bucks on big gowns as quinceañera parties return
People in the quinceañera industry in the Philadelphia region report a surge in families wanting to book everything from DJs to videographers — and fast.
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Listen 4:10Germantown rezoning highlights neighborhood tensions over parking, density
The rezoning would change the rules for building in a historic neighborhood experiencing a boom as demand for housing swells in the city.
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What will a COVID vaccine booster do? How do we know the timing is right?
As the federal government plans COVID-19 booster shots to strengthen waning immunity, WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk shares what you need to know.
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Listen 5:33Death of teenage lifeguard in Cape May prompts concern about surfboats
Cape May officials are re-examining the use of surfboats following the death of a teenage lifeguard.
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Anxious tenants await assistance as evictions resume
States have begun to ramp up the amount of rental assistance reaching tenants, but there are still millions of families facing eviction who haven't gotten help.
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‘You start to feel less scared’: Vax Up Philly Parade draws residents for first and second doses
Philly’s latest effort to boost COVID-19 vaccinations took the form of a parade down Broad Street Sunday, with live music, soccer, and mobile clinics.
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Philly welcomes over 500 Afghan evacuees, and more are coming soon
Mayor Jim Kenney said the city anticipates “Operation Allies Refuge PHL” to pick up speed in the coming days. Here’s how you can help.
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