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Nearly half of new US COVID infections are in just 5 states, including Pa. and N.J.
New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey together reported 44% of the nation’s new COVID-19 infections.
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How to report a hate incident in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware
Community leaders are calling attention to a spike in hate incidents, which is likely an undercount. Here’s what you need to know to report one.
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Teatro del Sol is creating the future of Latino theater
Philly’s only all-bilingual theater company nurtures original work with its new play development program.
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Moran suddenly resigned as Camden’s mayor. Here’s who wants to replace him
The South Jersey Democratic machine has already picked its candidate to replace Moran, which has inspired other candidates who want to buck the status quo.
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Listen 4:09Pa. vote signals support for child sex abuse window in bill form
Many victims lost the right to sue when they turned 18 or were young adults, depending on Pennsylvania state law at the time.
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Rise in COVID-19 cases halt Delaware reopening conversation
Early in March, Gov. John Carney was considering easing coronavirus restrictions, but they’ve held off on that as cases rebounded in recent weeks.
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In Philadelphia, education secretary says schools can open safely
The visit came on the heels of Superintendent William Hite’s announcement Monday that schools would open for third to fifth graders who elect to return starting on April 26.
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Philly plans to give standardized tests to students who return in person this spring
As a result, a significant number of remaining, in-person school days could be dedicated to testing — which is required by the federal government.
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As Philly holds first online sheriff sale, City Council moves to prevent more
Philadelphia’s Sheriff’s Office sold nearly $3 million in property in its first online sale. City Council is pleading to halt future auctions in April and May.
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Camden County says it has 2,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses available for Wednesday
If you are an eligible New Jersey resident and can make yourself available Wednesday, Camden County could have a COVID-19 vaccine dose for you.
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Amazon rebuffs concerns over warehouse that sidelined land deal for SEPTA trolleys
Negotiations are still underway for a forthcoming community benefits agreement. Amazon said it did not intend to make major alterations to its proposal.
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Document: Feds’ proposal refers to expanded ‘bed space’ in Berks detention center
A county commissioner omitted that detail in public comments on the center’s future.
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Delaware State University wants a fully vaccinated campus by the fall
Delaware State University students must be vaccinated before returning to campus. An in-person graduation ceremony is planned this spring.
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The reckoning at Southern is being revisited in the wake of the killings last month in Atlanta of six Asian women and two others in what is being investigated as a hate crime.
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Good Samaritan rescues man after explosion rips front off Northeast Philly home
Philadelphia firefighters could be seen pouring water onto the exposed front of the home in the area of Levick and Walker streets.
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