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Child advocates call for permanent closure of Delco detention center after abuse allegations
Following allegations that staff members routinely abused children living at the facility, advocates also want an independent review.
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N.J. coronavirus update: All residents age 16 and up now eligible for vaccines
As vaccine eligibility expands, Gov. Phil Murphy promised guidance on proms, summer camps, and graduations in the coming weeks.
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Gov. Tom Wolf gets his first COVID-19 vaccine dose
He joins more than four million Pennsylvanians who have gotten a first dose since the state began vaccinating people against the coronavirus in December.
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About 900 Camden students have returned to the classroom for hybrid learning
While the school year is almost over, hundreds of Camden’s youngest learners came back to the classroom Monday as the district rolls out hybrid learning.
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Odunde Festival goes virtual for 46th anniversary
The virtual festival will be held June 6-13 and will feature 46th anniversary pop-up t-shirt and mask giveaways.
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Murder case against ex-cop in Floyd’s death goes to the jury
Twelve jurors — six of them white, six Black or multiracial — are beginning deliberations in a city on edge against another round of unrest.
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Philly gun court aims to move cases through faster, prevent future crimes
Experts agree creating a separate court for gun crimes can be effective at speeding up the adjudication process, but there’s no evidence it will prevent shootings.
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Listen 1:45New coalition aims to expand voting access in Delaware
A new group effort seeks to make it easier for more Delawareans to take part in the state’s election process.
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I got the COVID vaccine. Are my side effects normal?
Fatigue and fever, itching, and irregular menstruation. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked into which post-vaccination symptoms are common… and which aren’t.
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Listen 5:58GOP White House hopefuls move forward as Trump considers run
Many Republicans with national ambitions are already openly laying the groundwork for campaigns as Trump continues to mull his own plans.
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Half of U.S. adults have received at least one COVID-19 shot
The U.S. cleared the 50% mark just a day after the reported global death toll from the coronavirus topped a staggering 3 million.
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Black Americans experiencing collective trauma, grief
Experts say the racial trauma impacting Black Americans is built upon centuries of oppressive systems and racist practices that are deeply embedded within the nation's fabric.
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A boom in use during the pandemic fuels expansion of trails in Montco
The Schuylkill River Trail will see a new connector to Route 422 near Pottstown, helping the link from Chester County all the way south to Philly.
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Free therapy program for Black men ramps up amid pandemic-era stressors
Leaders say the need is massive, as COVID-19 has brought grief and unemployment to the forefront — stress that’s disproportionately hit the Black community.
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Cleanups, planting, and playing with worms: Earth Day 2021 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from cleanups and plantings to scavenger hunts.
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