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Pa. says it will allow public schools to postpone standardized tests until fall
After the federal government said states have to give tests, Pa. said it will comply, but give districts the option to test students early next school year.
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‘The people live here’: First Philly-run mass vaccination clinics target underserved neighborhoods
Residents in Phase 1B say they’ve had a hard time signing up for COVID-19 vaccines. The city hopes to change that with three centrally located clinics.
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More slots open at Dover speedway for second vaccination shots
The event at the speedway best known for NASCAR races had previously been open to a select group. Now anyone who has received the first shot can try to get an appointment.
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Capitol defenders cite missed intelligence for deadly breach
The invaders stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, interrupting certification of Democrat Joe Biden's election victory over Republican Donald Trump.
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City probe faults overall police treatment of Elijah McClain
The report of the investigation conducted for the city of Aurora released Monday faults officers for their quick, aggressive treatment of 23-year-old Elijah McClain.
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Camden’s ‘Hoodbrarian’ brings love of books to her community
Danielle “The Hoodbrarian” Jackson shares her extensive book collection and love of reading to help fill a gap in her community in Camden and beyond.
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Listen 3:36‘Difficult to split yourself’: Philly area educators on the pros and cons of hybrid learning
While the health implications of restarting classroom learning has been the subject of intense debate, the effectiveness of hybrid education has garnered less attention.
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Listen 4:24How the Upper Delaware River unites many into one community
Steven Schwartz sees the northern part of the watershed as an ecosystem supporting aquatic and terrestrial species, and as a resource for humans too.
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Listen 5:15Police arrest man accused of raping woman inside Center City Macy’s restroom
Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street.
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Philly Council’s ‘once-in-a-generation’ anti-poverty plan sends $4.5M to community groups
Philly residents should feel the first impacts of a new anti-poverty plan this spring. The $10 million initiative aims to move 1,000 people out of poverty.
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Philly police seek public’s help in finding Olney mass shooting suspects
Philly law enforcement says they need the public’s help in identifying the shooters who opened fire in broad daylight at the SEPTA Olney Transportation Center last Wednesday.
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Faster buses, more Regional Rail, modern trolleys: Philly’s transit plan takes system to 2045
The plan presents a detailed, yet still unfunded, manifest for a transit system that doesn’t center 9-5 commuters and instead, serves a changed economy.
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Wilmington approves weekly fines for landlords who don’t maintain properties
After several years of sometimes bitter debate, Wilmington council has approved an ordinance creating civil fines for landlords who don’t maintain their properties.
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SCOTUS dismisses GOP lawsuits challenging 2020 election process in Pa.
Trump allies had challenged a decision from the Pa. Supreme Court to allow counties to accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day up to three days later.
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Our Town bowling alley is a murder scene, and things will never be the same
My family has spent many evenings at Our Town bowling alley. Now that a murder has taken place there, I wonder if things will ever be the same.
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