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Stress, 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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Storm won’t mean ‘snow day’ for Philly public school kids
Officials said there was no need to call a “snow day" and cancel classes since instruction is taking place digitally.
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PennDOT urges motorists to stay off the roads ahead of storm
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to delay unnecessary travel during the storm.
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Why vital regional COVID race and ethnicity data is still MIA nearly a year into the pandemic
The consequences could be serious, experts said: Potentially wider disparities could go unnoticed, and efforts to address them go unplanned.
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How to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey
Where you should go to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey, and why there are so many websites to do it.
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Listen 2:00PAFA invites women to take up space in new feminist exhibition
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has reopened in a big way, with big art on big walls that take your breath away with their sheer size.
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Philadelphia deputy health commissioner resigns over Philly Fighting COVID messages
After the city’s formal request for vaccine distribution partners went out, Johnson sent emails to PFC’s Doroshin, discussing financial details of his application.
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Bring ‘sources of healing’ to the community: Building confidence in COVID-19 vaccines
At a virtual town hall hosted by WHYY, direct engagement was seen as key to helping overcome mistrust of the country’s racist medical history.
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Snow moves into Philly region, with bigger wave still to come
A First Alert is in effect for the entire greater Philadelphia region, meaning people should take the time to prepare now so they’re not caught off-guard.
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