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The architect behind Schuylkill Yards’ big, red tower wants you to believe in Philly
PAU founder Vishaan Chakrabarti on how Philadelphia can rebound from the pandemic and emerge with a more equitable and ecological way of life.
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Delaware prisons resuming in-person visits, but virtual sessions remain popular option
One woman whose fiancé is incarcerated says they will stick with video for now, rather than deal with plexiglass dividers and masks required for in-person visits.
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Listen 2:18The pandemic laid bare issues of nurse-to-patient levels in the region’s medical systems. As new contracts were negotiated in 2020, this was a top concern.
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Listen 5:29Study: NJ residents have grown less vigilant about coronavirus-slowing behaviors
Researchers said a more relaxed attitude now toward behaviors that slow the spread of COVID-19 could come at a cost.
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Joe Frazier becomes a beacon for a neighborhood
New mural dedicated to Smokin’ Joe rises in Philadelphia Lower Tioga neighborhood.
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Listen 1:31Delaware lawmakers renew push for $15 minimum wage
After both of Delaware’s Democratic U.S. senators voted against adding a $15 minimum wage measure to the stimulus, local advocates are renewing their push.
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Philly suburbs, state health officials spar over accusations of ‘short-changed’ vaccine doses
Officials in Philly’s suburban collar counties say they are being “short-changed” when it comes to vaccine doses, encouraging residents to “shop around.”
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Philly extends moratorium on water shut-offs through April 2022
The water will stay on for those unable to pay their utility bills through April 2022, officials announced Monday.
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Philly Fighting COVID vaccine partnership put city ‘at great risk,’ says inspector general
Philadelphia’s inspector general said the Health Department ignored numerous red flags that could have avoided the scandal, yet stopped short of recommending sanctions.
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Listen 1:09Some residents are cancelling their appointments to receive the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine in the hope of holding out for the Johnson & Johnson shot, officials said.
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North Philly teen Cam Anthony impresses judges on ‘The Voice’
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Cam Anthony, a North Philly teen who impressed judges on “The Voice” last week.
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Listen 1:57Occupy Cherry Hill: Unhoused people gather at upscale mall to protest lack of warming centers
Tawanda Jones is staging sit-ins to protest the lack of warming centers for those experiencing homelessness in Camden. The state’s involvement gives her hope.
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‘I Gotchu’: Understanding and urging allyship
Three representatives of distinct communities joined WHYY in conversation about effective allyship and accelerating social movements through collaboration.
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Jeff Bartos, politically-connected developer and former lt. gov. candidate, running for U.S. Senate
Bartos entered the political spotlight as a lieutenant governor candidate, and more recently co-founded a company that gives grants to small businesses.
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A Pennsylvania county went from bust to boom times with natural gas. Now, it’s nearly broke
Commissioners, led by Republicans, raised taxes amid a pandemic and for the first time since 2010, despite the county having received more than $37 million in gas impact fees.
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