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U.S. cases of severe maternal morbidity are on the rise, and deep racial disparities persist. A new study shows where you live might be a factor.
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Listen 1:26Putting shots in arms, nurse volunteers are backbone of Delaware mass vaccination events
The Delaware Medical Reserve Corps has answered the call — without pay— to ensure that the state can inoculate thousands of people at mass events.
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Listen 2:03Lemonade venture leads to sweet success for 10-year-old entrepreneur
After two years of running his stand and selling his drinks in various pop ups, Micah is gearing up to take his business on the road.
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Philly police arrest nine men in connection to series of retaliatory shootings
Authorities say the shootings were fueled by a feud between two rival gangs.
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Abu-Jamal complained of chest pain while on a walk at SCI-Mahanoy in Schuylkill County and was taken to the prison infirmary.
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SEPTA responds to Kensington concerns with more repairs and community collaboration
On April 23 at 8 p.m. SEPTA will shut down the elevators at the station for repairs. No date has been set on when they’ll reopen yet.
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A 6-year-old was shot and lost his dad in one night. The impact will be felt well beyond the family
More than 50 children under the age of 18 have been shot in Philly so far this year. Victims advocates on the impact and resources for young people and families.
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Delaware judge prevents convicted ex-police chief from taking town council seat
Michael Capriglione was elected despite lying about crashing his police cruiser into another police vehicle in 2018, then having video surveillance tape erased.
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Listen 1:32Landlords use eviction records to screen tenants. Kendra Brooks wants to limit that
Dubbed as the Renters’ Access Act, the bills aim to limit how eviction records and credit scores can be used when landlords review applications.
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Philly police plan to ask for more funds as Taser rollout falls short
The PPD plans to ask City Hall for more money for Tasers. The department began buying the stun devices after an officer fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr.
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Philly School District expands mentorship program pairing police officers with students
The district said the program is meant to build intergenerational relationships between police and Black and Latino students, but any student can volunteer.
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N.J. could sue gun companies, close legal loophole under Murphy proposals
Murphy said the combination of proposed legislation and increased funding would help clamp down on illegal guns and bolster community safety measures.
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Pennsylvania extends J&J vaccine ‘pause’ by 4 days
Pennsylvania took action after a CDC advisory board said Wednesday it needed more time to decide whether a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot.
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Pa. coronavirus update: DOH launches program to vaccinate more nursing home residents
The Department of Health will help nursing home pharmacies to secure vaccine doses to be administered at the facilities.
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Street sweeping is back: What to know about Kenney’s $62 million cleaning plan
Kenney’s plan includes $62 million over five years to expand mechanical street sweeping in certain neighborhoods.
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