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A plate of spaghetti and meatballs at Mrs. Robino's Italian restaurant
Community

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.

5 years ago

A health worker prepares a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

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.

5 years ago

Tamara Russell smiles while sitting on a couch
Community

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.

5 years ago

New Jersey State Police car in Trenton, N.J.
Courts & Law

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.

5 years ago

The exterior of Edna Mahan Correctional Facility in New Jersey.
Courts & Law

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.

5 years ago

Amyloid plaques accumulate outside neurons
Health

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.

5 years ago

The exterior of a Widener University building on campus
Health

With Delco health department still a work-in-progress, local nonprofits awarded grant money to fill void

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.

5 years ago

Anne Cavanaugh holds a white dog while wearing a Delaware SPCA T-shirt, while Patrick Carroll holds up a black dog while wearing a DHA T-shirt
Community

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.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Kenney speaks at a June press conference.
Politics & Policy

‘You have to ask yourself: When does the mayor resign?’: Philly critiques a struggling Kenney administration

In interviews, community leaders and regular citizens said their trust in Kenney’s leadership has eroded. Some blamed his style of delegating authority.

5 years ago

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People, some holding signs, participate in a protest demanding Pa. pay out their unemployment benefits
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

What 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.

5 years ago

Stephanie Jones, left, and Tara Martin, right, work in a conference room while wearing face masks
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

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.

5 years ago

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Jessica Perry stands with her bike while wearing a face mask
Lifestyle

Seeing 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.

5 years ago

Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
Community

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.

5 years ago

In this Aug. 5, 2020, file photo, wearing masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, elementary school students use hand sanitizer before entering school for classes in Godley, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Education

Bucks County parents divided over schools ditching mask mandate

Parents in Council Rock and Central Bucks are divided over decisions this week that buck CDC guidance to end mask mandates in schools.

5 years ago

Volunteers with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia create address signs for homes on the 6000 block of Callowhill Street in the city’s Haddington neighborhood on June 4, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Block-wide home repairs resume in West Philly for the first time since the pandemic

Rebuilding Together Philadelphia has restarted its repair program for low-income homeowners, continuing to do the work despite pandemic protocols.

5 years ago

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