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African American Museum in Philadelphia announces new exhibit, May 6 reopening
The museum’s reopening marks the launch of a new exhibit that features a pioneering Philly graduate: ‘Anna Russell Jones: The Art of Design.’
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Since last year, Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf has defended the executive actions his administration took to limit the coronavirus’ spread.
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The charter network, which enrolls about 14,000 students, started hybrid learning back in March, with some starting in April.
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‘Our participation is paramount’: Black bikers ride to get out the Philly vote
More than 100 motorcyclists rode through Philadelphia’s low turnout areas to get voters out in an off-year election where “criminal justice is on the ballot.”
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Cherry Hill man to be honored for spreading book wealth
Larry Abrams of Cherry Hill will receive the Russ Berrie Award from Ramapo College of New Jersey for his work with his organization, BookSmiles.
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Undocumented New Jerseyans are now eligible for driver’s licenses. Here’s how to apply
This policy change makes as many as 450,000 New Jerseyans newly eligible to get behind the wheel.
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Truck in high-femme drag brings performances to Philly neighborhoods
Bearded Ladies Cabaret outfitted an old box truck into a stage on wheels, to bring queer-friendly performance into neighborhoods during the pandemic.
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Pa. Supreme Court will pick chair of powerful state redistricting panel
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will pick the chair of a powerful redistricting panel after the General Assembly’s top leaders failed to agree.
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Atlantic City leaders call on governor to allow conventions and trade shows
Conventions and trade shows have not been allowed since the pandemic began. AC leaders want the governor to consider changing that.
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Biden celebrates trains in Philly, and Pa. crosses its fingers for infrastructure funds
Biden’s visit to 30th Street Station centered on his proposal to invest heavily in building new infrastructure and developing green technology.
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Philly’s online sheriff sale contract violated city charter
A controversial city contract that outsourced sheriff sales to a private online auction house was issued in violation of Philadelphia's government contracting laws.
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Vaccination clinics for deaf and hard of hearing communities happening tomorrow in Philadelphia
FEMA will be providing American Sign Language interpreters, Certified Deaf Interpreters , and a Spanish-speaking deaf interpreter on site.
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U.S. to restrict travel from India over COVID starting Tuesday
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said President Joe Biden's administration made the determination on the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Traffic nightmare coming to Philly this weekend with I-76, Kelly Drive closures
Here is what you need to know for getting around the closures of the Schuylkill Expressway and Kelly Drive (and lane restrictions on Girard Avenue) in Philly this weekend.
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Number of Americans fully vaccinated tops 100 million
Thirty-nine percent of the nation's adult population has been fully vaccinated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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