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Diners eat and drink at the Hungry Rhino restaurant in Windsor Locks, Conn., Friday, March 19, 2021. Beginning today, limits have been lifted at Connecticut restaurants, non-theater indoor recreation centers, libraries, museums, aquariums, gyms and fitness centers, retail shops, offices, personal services establishments and houses of worship. Mask-wearing, distancing and cleaning protocols will still be required. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to restaurants requiring proof of vaccination

Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philly to see how residents are feeling about the growing list of restaurants requiring proof of vaccination to dine indoors.

5 years ago

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File photo: Flood water from Darby Creek rose to nearly four feet inside Leo Brundage's Eastwick home after Tropical Storm Isaias struck. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Urban Planning

Philly’s busted roads and flooded homes are reason enough to pass Biden’s infrastructure bill

President Joe Biden’s $1 trillion national infrastructure plan could help Philadelphia correct damage caused in part by environmental racism.

5 years ago

Stephanie Rivera Fenniri stands next to a stop sign at Lil’ Philly Safety Village
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Urban Planning

The creators of a new Philly bike park want you to go play in traffic

A kid-sized piece of Denmark has landed in North Philadelphia. The new park is a first for Philly.

5 years ago

This June 28, 2021 photo shows a dealer at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City NJ conducting a game of roulette. Figures released Aug. 10, 2021 by the American Gaming Association show the nation's commercial casinos had their best second quarter in history, with $13.6 billion in revenue, and are on pace to have their best year ever in 2021 as gamblers return to in-person casinos. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Money

In-person gamblers lifting US casino market to its best year

America's casinos had their best second quarter in history, taking in $13.6 billion.

5 years ago

Science
NJ Spotlight

Climate change: How could NJ be impacted — and how should it respond?

NJ climate expert says ‘the first priority is to prevent additional warming’.

5 years ago

Defaulting renter with face mask receives letter giving notice of eviction from home on wooden table. (BackyardProductions/BigStock)
Politics & Policy

Southeast Pa. counties lead in solving ‘maddening’ lapse in eviction protections

Pennsylvanians who owe back-rent can now qualify for relief money, but there can be a lag — leaving them at the mercy of landlords.

5 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano
Politics & Policy

Tioga County asks senator to stop seeking vote audit

The three Tioga County commissioners all urged state Sen. Doug Mastriano to reverse his demand that Tioga and two other counties turn over election records and equipment.

5 years ago

The hospital's new policy drew vocal protesters. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Health

Protesting ChristianaCare mandate: ‘We’re getting treated like dirt’

Delaware’s largest hospital system says about 70% of its 14,000 employees and contractors are inoculated — but that’s not enough.

5 years ago

A hydrant is open at Reese and Cumberland streets
Weather

Excessive heat warnings issued in Philadelphia region this week

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of the Greater Philadelphia region — with real feel expected to reach 105 degrees.

5 years ago

Montgomery County ad campaign to boost vaccination rates.
Health

Montco goes after TikTok generation to boost vax rates

“Don’t procrastinate, vaccinate” urges new Montgomery County campaign aimed at getting young people vaccinated.

5 years ago

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf in Wilkes-Barre on May 19, 2021. (Gov. Tom Wolf/Flickr)
Health

Wolf tells 25k state health, prison workers: Vaccine or test

About 25,000 employees of Pennsylvania’s prisons and state health care and congregate care facilities have about a month to get vac ...

5 years ago

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conferenc
Politics & Policy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigns over sexual harassment

The three-term governor’s decision was announced as momentum built in the Legislature to remove him by impeachment.

5 years ago

Kindergarteners wear face masks while sitting in a classroom
Health

Delaware governor orders all students and teachers to mask up

Gov. John Carney extended Delaware’s public health emergency, ordering students and teachers to mask up regardless of vaccine status.

5 years ago

Desks are spaced apart in a classroom
Education

Youngest Delaware students with special needs get new funding help

New funding requirements will help Delaware students younger than third grade get the extra help they need to start their school careers.

5 years ago

James Dupree stands in the doorway of his Queen Village gallery
Arts & Entertainment

After fighting with the city for years to keep his building, this artist just sold it

James Dupree fought against the seizure of his building for two years. Now he has sold it and is leaving the neighborhood.

5 years ago

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