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Members of the National Guard administer COVID-19 vaccines at the Esperanza Community Vaccination Center in North Philadelphia on April 9, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

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.

6 years ago

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health

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.

6 years ago

(NBC10)
Urban Planning
NBC10

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.

6 years ago

A patient at the Vaccination clinic in McKeesport at the Bethlehem Baptist Church receives the COVID-19 vaccine
Health

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.

6 years ago

The Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Plaza welcomed its first skaters on April 30, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Roller skate under a hula-hoop canopy at Dilworth Park

Given the growing popularity of the nostalgic pastime and the strength of Philly’s homegrown skate scene, you may want to book tickets in advance.

6 years ago

The 1500 block of Sansom Street in Center City Philadelphia is closed for outdoor dining. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

How one Philly ‘streetery’ experiment became a victim of its own success

As a popular dining destination faces city orders to rebuild a costly outdoor dining setup, advocates call for a clearer plan for opening up streets.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Oversight of Pa. recovery homes stalls as officials, advocates disagree on best approach

A state department said a licensing program with financial and safety requirements for recovery homes will save lives, but advocates are pushing back on the added costs.

6 years ago

Winds could gust at 50 to 60 mph Friday. (NBC10)
Weather
NBC10

First Alert: Risk of damaging winds for Philly region Friday

Potentially damaging wind gusts that last over several hours will usher in a big change to the weather for the Philadelphia region Friday.

6 years ago

In its finding in favor of the Pinelands pipeline, a state appeals court said it did not threaten the rare sickle-leaved golden aster. (Doug McGrady via Creative Commons)
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight

Appeals court rejects environmentalists’ call to halt Pinelands pipeline

The court accepted that the pipeline poses no threat to the sickle-leaved golden aster, a rare plant, if construction avoided horizontal directional drilling,

6 years ago

Longtime friends Mazzie Casher (left) and Steven Pickens created the Philly Truce app, aimed at mediating neighborhood disputes before theuy erupt in violence. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

‘We have to do something’: Friends hope new app will empower Philadelphians to help prevent gun violence

The Philly Truce app launches on Sat. It relies on professional and trained volunteer conflict mediators to connect with residents who’ve reached out for help.

6 years ago

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Dr. Shubha Varma and her husband perform a surgery together on a medical mission in the Dominican Republic. (Courtesy of Dr. Shubha Varma)
Health

‘Their situation is very desperate’: Philly region’s Indian community uses ties back home to send COVID aid

As a powerful second COVID surge ravages their home country, those in the Philadelphia region with family in India cannot simply stand by and watch.

6 years ago

The Beacon at the Faith and Liberty Discovery Center starts in the lobby and continues through the roof. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

New museum for America and the Bible opens at Independence Mall

The Faith and Liberty Discovery Center in Philadelphia uses cutting-edge technology to tell the story of America’s relationship to religion.

6 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks during an event on the American Jobs Plan
Politics & Policy

Biden to visit Philly today to celebrate Amtrak, promote sweeping infrastructure plan

Biden is pushing a plan to significantly expand the safety net, provide more resources for education, and invest heavily in infrastructure and green energy.

6 years ago

A SEPTA bus approaches City Hall in a bus lane.
Politics & Policy

‘My rights aren’t being respected’: Philly workers, City Council push for more resources in budget to enforce pro-worker laws

The Office of Worker Protections is too cash-strapped to do its job, said city councilmembers and workers’ rights groups who are demanding more funding.

6 years ago

City Councilmember Helen Gym speaks at a city council meeting. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia’s main anti-eviction initiative fights for its future

Philadelphia’s nationally recognized eviction prevention initiative would see support from the city cut in half under the mayor’s proposed budget.

6 years ago

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