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Home appraisals drive America’s racial wealth gap — 95% of Philly’s appraisers are white.
Appraisal bias contributes to wealth disparities and segregation in Philadelphia and other cities. Diversifying the appraisal industry would help.
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Biden revokes Trump orders on ‘anarchist’ cities and more
President Joe Biden on Wednesday formally revoked a series of presidential orders and memorandum signed by Donald Trump.
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Counties will again be unable to process mail ballots early during Pa.’s primary election
While a municipal primary typically sees low turnout, election officials said they can’t predict how many voters will take advantage of the state’s no-excuse mail voting law.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy says he’s committed to equitable vaccine distribution
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is reiterating his commitment to equitable coronavirus vaccine distribution as the state inches closer to 1.8 million shots delivered.
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Philly police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting woman inside Macy’s
Police say they were able to make the arrest thanks to a tip and surveillance footage from SEPTA and Macy’s.
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Geisinger allowed employees’ relatives to skip vaccine line
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said it was unaware that Geisinger had arranged for family members to be inoculated until alerted by The Associated Press.
5 years ago
Legalizing recreational marijuana gets first GOP sponsor in Pennsylvania
Sens. Daniel Laughlin, R-Erie, and Sharif Street, D-Philadelphia, outlined the recreational marijuana proposal in a memo distributed to fellow senators.
5 years ago
Celebrated WDAS radio personality Tony Brown dies at 75
Tony Brown, who hosted the show "The Quiet Storm" for many years on WDAS FM 105.3, died Wednesday, Feb. 24 according to reports.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Montco now pre-registering vaccinations by phone
Montgomery County residents who pre-register by phone will get a call back notifying them of openings for vaccination appointments.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to debate over declaring gun violence an emergency
Tamara Russell, aka Revive P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about the debate on whether to declare gun violence a citywide emergency.
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Listen 4:36Prosecutors drop drunken driving charge against Bruce Springsteen
Facing a judge and 100 onlookers in a video conference, Springsteen sat next to lawyer Mitchell Ansell and admitted he knew it was illegal to consume alcohol at the park.
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States pass their own virus aid, not waiting on Washington
Governors and lawmakers say their state spending is targeted at Americans who remain desperate for help nearly a year after the pandemic began shuttering businesses.
5 years ago
FDA says J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID; final decision soon
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
5 years ago
Philly, PATCO respond to Center City transit station encampment with social services
People set up tents inside the underground concourse at 12th and Locust streets seeking warmth and shelter during the recent snow emergency.
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Teenager traces continuum of anti-Asian racism in ‘Pandemic’ play
A teenager pens an intergenerational drama about anti-Chinese racism, presented by Philadelphia Young Playwrights.
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