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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

FMC employees sit at individual tables
Health

Going back to the office can be a pain in the neck. Tweaking your workstation can help

Working from home meant adjusting for aches and stiffness. Now, the body has to reacclimate. Here are tips for a comfortable transition.

5 years ago

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Philly restaurateur Marc Vetri demonstrates how to chop tomatoes watched by Grant Kane, 9, at the Philadelphia Library's new Culinary Literacy Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Lifestyle

Zahav, Vetri join the list of Philly restaurants requiring vaccination

These restaurants join a list of more than 10 in the Philadelphia area, as well as restaurant groups in cities like D.C. and New York, that are requiring vaccination.

5 years ago

A protester wearing a face mask holds up a sign that says,
Politics & Policy

Philadelphians call for extension of eviction, lockout moratorium

An all-out effort is underway to stop evictions and lockouts in Philadelphia.

5 years ago

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

As street sweepers return to Philly, some residents see a sign of progress

Monday marked the first day of Mayor Jim Kenney’s latest street-sweeping program, a long-awaited return of cleaning crews to residential areas.

5 years ago

Jamal Johnson, Larry Krasner, Jamie Gauthier, and others march in a protest against gun violence
Community

Philly activist marches to Washington hoping Congress can help fight gun violence at home

Philly activist Jamal Johnson wants Mayor Jim Kenney to do more to fight gun violence. He’s hoping he can get Congress to help him put some pressure on the mayor.

5 years ago

A teacher leads her students into PS 179 elementary school
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Norristown now requiring universal masking in schools

The Montgomery County district is one of the latest to tweak its back-to-school plans, based on new recommendations from local and federal officials.

5 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses the media at a press conference
Courts & Law

Philly DA wants to hear from young people about the city’s gun violence epidemic

The series comes amid a historic and unrelenting surge in shootings and homicides in Philadelphia.

5 years ago

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