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Philadelphia Health Department under investigation as it seeks new vaccine partners
Philadelphia’s inspector general will investigate the city’s relationship with Philly Fighting COVID; city will restart its search for vaccine distributors, officials announce
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Snowadelphia: The best Philly spots for snow play and wintry vibes
Philadelphia looks great in a layer of white. We’ve crowd-sourced 13 spots to brighten your snow day.
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Bucks County man charged with assaulting officer at US Capitol
According to the criminal complaint, the injured officer was treated for a concussion.
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‘Saved by the Bell’ star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
Diamond, best known for playing Screech on the hit ’90s sitcom, was hospitalized last month in Florida and his team disclosed later that he had cancer.
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New Castle County agrees to reassess property values to settle education equity lawsuit
Delaware’s northernmost and most populous county hasn’t reassessed the true value of property since 1983. The lawsuit said the omission has hurt low-income students.
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A primer on Pa.’s Bruce Castor, who Trump tapped to co-lead his impeachment defense
Castor once pledged not to prosecute Bill Cosby and had a brief stint as state attorney general after Kathleen Kane was convicted of multiple felonies.
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Broad Street Run postponed again due to COVID concerns
For the second year in a row, the country’s largest 10-mile road race has been tentatively rescheduled for the fall.
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Survivors react to Pa’s botched sexual abuse amendment: ‘You’ve got to be kidding me’
Department of State Secretary Kathy Boockvar is resigning over a public notice error. Supporters of the amendment across the political spectrum are scrambling.
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Listen 5:54Stress, delays, and confusion still plague jobless in Pa., and January brought little relief
Pandemic unemployment benefits are a lifeline for over 400,000 in Pa. who don’t qualify for traditional unemployment. But payments stalled this year and people are struggling.
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Nor’easter update: Philly region could get up to 8 more inches of snow overnight
Strong winds, snow and ice, and coastal flooding are expected across the Delaware Valley through Tuesday morning. Here’s what you need to know.
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How a West Philly block struck by tragedy became unknowing participants of a traffic study
The concrete slabs on both ends of the block where 7-year-old Zamar Jones was fatally shot remind neighbors of the government’s promises — and struggles.
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What do I need to know about the new coronavirus variants?
How did the new COVID-19 strains evolve? Will the vaccine still be effective? WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk looked for answers.
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Listen 5:02The local Black history hidden in Philadelphia’s school names
In this handful of names with city roots, there are stories long forgotten and glimpses of an overlooked past.
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Listen 4:06Former Montco DA to lead Trump’s defense team in impeachment trial
Castor served as the District Attorney in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, from 2000 to 2008.
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Snow disrupts some COVID vaccine, testing operations in Philly region
The winter storm rolling through the Philly region is already canceling some COVID-19 testing and vaccine appointments. Here’s what we know so far.
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