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L&I shuts down Philly social club where 7 people were injured in mass shooting
An L&I spokesperson told NBC10 Monday that they closed Golf and Social Bar due to coronavirus violations.
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Pa. coronavirus update: North Philly to get vaccination site; Study finds variants spread in city
A new, federally-backed vaccination site will open in North Philadelphia next week as scientists sound the alarm about the spread of new variants.
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CDC extends eviction ban through June as 30% of Pa. households fall behind on rent
While tenants and advocates for vulnerable populations applaud the move, some local landlords and their representatives are challenging it.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Outdoor gathering limit increased
The limit on outdoor gatherings in New Jersey will increase to 200 people starting Friday, but the state’s cap on indoor events will remain at 25.
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The Kimmel Center plans to bring Broadway shows back this fall
Shuttered by the pandemic, the downtown cultural campus announces its 2021-2022 lineup of Broadway shows. More programming is expected to be announced in the coming months.
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Philly Council calls for hearings after sudden switch to online sheriff sales
City Councilmember Cherelle Parker wants to know why Sheriff Rochelle Bilal is selling the city’s distressed real estate on an online bidding platform.
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Philly district attorney to launch LGBTQ advisory board
The DA’s Office said the new LGBTQ+ advisory board will be a source of information and resources for victims and survivors of crime.
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Biden boosts offshore wind energy, wants to power 10M homes
Meeting the target could create jobs for more than 44,000 workers and employ nearly 33,000 others related to offshore wind activity, the White House said Monday.
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Inside Pennsylvania’s race to expand who’s eligible for the coronavirus vaccine
The state has made significant progress in its vaccination effort after Gov. Tom Wolf came under intense scrutiny, but that progress still depends, in part, on where you live.
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Derek Chauvin trial in George Floyd killing gets underway
The trial is expected to last about four weeks at the courthouse in downtown Minneapolis, which has been fortified with concrete barriers, fencing, and barbed and razor wire.
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Ban on invasive plants ‘great win’ for Delaware conservation
A new Delaware law outlawed the sale and import of invasive plants to better support native ones. It could also help combat the spotted lanternfly invasion.
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N.J. state parks prep for the return of the COVID-19 crowds
State officials hope to avoid parks getting “overrun” with crowds, as some did last year after reopening.
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Listen 1:41When will kids be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, and how do we keep them safe in the meantime?
Why aren’t the vaccines approved for children? When will vaccine trials in kids have results? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk did the homework.
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Listen 5:30Expelled from U.S. at night, migrant families weigh next steps
Families with older children are expelled under COVID-related authority that denies them a chance at asylum. Their decisions unfold amid a surge in attempted border crossings.
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N.J. amusement park reopens 2 months after accidental fire
The Jan. 30 blaze sent smoke billowing across the skyline, and did extensive damage to a building housing the park’s arcade, offices, and two fast-food restaurants.
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