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Drexel’s headed to NCAAs for the first time in 25 years
The Dragons, whose last NCAA appearance came in 1996 as a member of the America East Conference, were 10 of 17 from 3-point range and went 29 of 51 in their three wins.
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DNA technology leads to breakthrough in decades-old Bucks County ‘Jane Doe’ case
The identity of a young pregnant woman whose remains were found in a well in 1988 baffled Bucks County for decades. Now she has a name: Lisa Todd.
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Del. coronavirus update: Hospitalizations dip to 99, lowest in four months
The number of people needing in-patient treatment for COVID-19 had peaked at 474. New daily infections and the positive rate have also steadily decreased.
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FDR Park gets $4.5M funding boost for new Welcome Center and ‘destination’ playground
FDR Park is one of Philadelphia’s largest parks and has seen its popularity grow as the pandemic draws people to green spaces.
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Rutgers to divest its $1.6 billion endowment from fossil fuels
The boards of governors and trustees approved a plan to stop any new fossil fuel investments and pull out of index funds and private investments tied to the industry.
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Recreating Willingboro IV: The future of school and education
Willingboro Public Schools Superintendent Neely Hackett was among the panelists who discussed the highs and lows of virtual learning and what’s next for the district.
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Jury selection begins in trial of ex-officer in Floyd’s death
The process of picking a jury has started, even though prosecutors have asked to halt proceedings until their effort to add a third-degree murder charge is resolved.
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From tests to vaccines, Pa. health officials still missing crucial race data for COVID-19
Race and ethnicity data is key to informing vaccine outreach efforts to communities disproportionately affected by the virus, local health officials told Spotlight PA.
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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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