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Coronavirus fight stalls in early hot spots New Jersey, New York
Experts worry the public is getting the message that increased vaccination means it's in the clear, even though only a fraction of the public has completed a full course.
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Suburban lawmaker reintroduces ‘Breonna’s Law’ to ban no-knock warrants
The proposed measure would prohibit use of no-knock warrants, a practice Kentucky police engaged in when they fatally shot Breonna Taylor.
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What the U.S. can learn from mass vaccination campaigns in other countries
Health researchers wonder why the United States tried to reinvent the wheel when it came to setting up COVID-19 vaccinations on a large scale.
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A new study shows vitamin D can lower COVID-19 risk, especially for Black people
A new study shows levels above those traditionally considered sufficient — 30 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) — may lower the risk of coronavirus infection.
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Listen 1:09Floyd spurred broad push for change globally, activists say
As Minneapolis braces for Monday’s opening statements in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the ex-officer who is charged with murder in George Floyd’s death, so does the world.
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Superintendent William Hite called the money “unprecedented,” but he and other officials cautioned that the district is limited in what it can do with the funds.
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Philadelphia joins national day of protest against anti-Asian racism
A gathering at Franklin Square is one of scores planned across the U.S. in response to a spike in anti-Asian violence.
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Philly’s Black community didn’t create the gun violence epidemic we face
West Philadelphian Amir Bey Richardson writes about his experiences with guns and how U.S. history and struggles for white power have shaped them.
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Gunman fires into crowd outside Philly bar; 4 critically wounded
Four of the wounded were in critical condition and three were stable, news outlets reported. A person of interest was in custody.
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How vaccine sites can be more accessible to people with intellectual disabilities
Jefferson’s Center for Autism & Neurodiversity has been working with focus groups of young adults to craft strategies.
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Penn researchers looked at data from 498 Black men admitted to Level I trauma centers. Health insurance and mental health stigmas limited access to care.
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SEPTA to reopen Somerset Station after repairs with a new police booth, more security
The temporarily closed Somerset Station on the Market Frankford Line could reopen by May — and when riders return, they can expect to see a police presence.
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Philly’s top doc recommends another Zoom holiday as COVID rates rise, vaccinations plateau
Philadelphia’s Health Commissioner told families to stay home as spring holidays coincide with a spike in positive COVID tests and a lag in vaccinations.
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Please Touch Museum returning after yearlong hiatus
Like children’s museums everywhere, the Please Touch Museum faces unique challenges to staying sanitized during a pandemic.
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Parents must be told of cannabis offense under new state law
Murphy, a Democrat, signed the legislation a day after the Democrat-led Legislature passed what lawmakers called a “cleanup” bill to correct last month’s law.
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