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“The problem is, as small hospitals go away, there goes your community. Do you want to move to a community that doesn't have a hospital?”

The Equitable Small Business Initiative is a $5 million (and growing) pot of money used to award loans to businesses owned by people of color impacted by the pandemic.

Philadelphia needs to certify close to 400 lifeguards to properly staff pools this year, but a hiring shortage threatens the possibility of a pool season.

There are many ways to get the shot to someone else: inform your neighbors; assist with appointments; volunteer with local vaccination efforts.

Next month, Pennsylvania voters will decide a pair of constitutional amendments to limit disaster emergency declarations to three weeks, rather than three months.

At Sunday’s vigil in Norristown, speakers discussed strengthening Pennsylvania’s hate crime laws and offering more support for victims.

The annual theater showcase highlights what artists have developed after a year of the pandemic.

The zoning board rejected the utility’s plan, but PECO is appealing in court and with the PUC. Opponents recently took to the streets in protest.

A coalition hopes to influence policy recommendations of Pennsylvania’s Juvenile Justice Task Force, set up after abuse at several detention centers.

At the Pentagon, officials were discussing reports that the mayhem was not confined to Washington and that other state capitals were facing similar violence.

Other experts worried that delays could erode faith in governments that were particularly efficient in their vaccination programs and were counting on second doses soon.

Philip, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, took part in planning his funeral and its focus on family was in accordance with his wishes.

Amazon and business groups celebrated the decision, saying warehouse workers got a chance to weigh the pros and cons of union membership — and voted to reject it.

The Pennsylvania SPCA hopes to show that — with time, patience, and plenty of sun — under-socialized cats can blossom into forever companions.

About 40,000 babies are born with heart defects annually. The FDA approved a procedure less invasive than the surgery many get during their lives.