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After Atlanta murders, greater scrutiny of police killing of Asian American man in Poconos
As recent attacks against Asian Americans have pushed incidents of racism and violence into the spotlight, the case of Christian Hall is getting more attention.
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After a second deadly Capitol attack, mental health must become a priority in the Black community
Structural racism, stigma, and fear keep too many from receiving the help they need.
6 years ago
Kensington El riders return to a cleaner and more policed Somerset Station
SEPTA reopened the Kensington station Monday with a heavier police presence and a cleaner environment for the hundreds of people who rely on the El stop.
6 years ago
Krasner, Philly Dems rally for Pa. school funding boost as way to curb gun violence
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner says Gov. Wolf’s latest education funding proposal amounts to “the kind of anti-crime legislation that works.”
6 years ago
Listen 1:35Philly woman accused of road rage by city prosecutor sues over ‘unjustified’ police arrest
Khasandra Franklin’s lawsuit also names a deputy Philly police commissioner and detectives and officers who played a role in her “unjustified and unlawful arrest."
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N.J. coronavirus update: Residents 16 and older can get a vaccine appointment beginning April 19
Gov. Phil Murphy has announced residents 16 and older can get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine two weeks sooner than planned.
6 years ago
How to register to vote in Pa. before the May 2021 primary
On May 18, voters will choose nominees for seats on the Pa. Supreme Court, Superior Court, Commonwealth Court, county Common Pleas Courts, and Philadelphia Municipal Court.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Montgomery County expands vaccine eligibility
Essential workers in Montgomery County can pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
6 years ago
Pa. restaurants expand service while grappling with COVID-19 case increase
Looser restrictions are complicated by a rise in cases fueled in part by more infectious variants.
6 years ago
Montco’s Dr. Arkoosh joins growing field of Dems bidding for U.S. Senate
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, has joined the 2022 democratic race for U.S. Senate.
6 years ago
Corporations gave over $50M to voting restriction backers
Corporations have given more than $50 million in recent years to state lawmakers who have seized on Trump’s lies about a stolen 2020 election to push for voting restrictions.
6 years ago
Police chief: Kneeling on Floyd’s neck violated policy
Derek Chauvin, 45, is charged with murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of George Floyd.
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How a chatbot can motivate people recovering from traumatic brain injuries
MossRehab Research Institute researchers reinterpret a common consumer technology to help with post-injury social isolation and depression.
6 years ago
Theatre Horizon’s autism theater classes continue through the pandemic
Theatre Horizon in Norristown moved its theater classes online. Some students with autism prefer it that way.
6 years ago
Feared ‘twindemic’ never came, as flu season has been almost non-existent in Del.
Two top Delaware doctors credit the widespread use of masks, physical distancing measures, and the fact that fewer kids are in school.
6 years ago
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