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Dr. Fauci talks death threats, gay bathhouses, and Ronald Reagan with Fresh Air’s Terry Gross
In a WHYY event honoring him, the infectious disease expert detailed lessons from the HIV epidemic he’s applied to the coronavirus crisis.
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Former U.S. Attorney McSwain tests waters for higher office at meetings with GOP leaders
Several sources said McSwain has met with Republican county committee members across the state in preparation for a bid for U.S. Senate or governor.
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Education ‘as a beacon of hope’: Montco kicks off Black History Month conversations
In the first of four virtual panels on “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” a panel of educators talked about the power of learning.
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Wolf budget gives huge boost to schools in Philly, Allentown, Reading and other cities
The biggest winners in terms of per-pupil funding would be York City, Allentown, Reading, Pottstown, Scranton, and Norristown.
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Wells Fargo Center takes notable step toward welcoming back fans
The Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers have been playing in front of a mostly empty Wells Fargo Center so far this season.
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Biden expected to lead National Prayer Breakfast with much different tone
As just the second Catholic to serve in the White House, Pres. Biden is expected to acknowledge the way faith has helped him, and other Americans, deal with loss.
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Montco officials bemoan vaccine supply, ‘line-jumpers’ as Pa. urges patience
Montgomery County officials on Wednesday asked for the public’s patience as it continues to administer COVID-19 vaccines to residents who are eligible under Phase 1A.
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After Philadelphia’s Health Department broke ties with PFC, it had to quickly set up a mass clinic to finish inoculations. That effort began Wednesday.
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Canada designates the Proud Boys as a terrorist entity
The Canadian government designated the Proud Boys group as a terrorist entity on Wednesday, noting they played a pivotal role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6
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New Jersey restaurants can raise indoor dining capacity starting Friday
A downward trend in coronavirus cases and transmission rate prompted Gov. Phil Murphy to raise the limits on indoor dining.
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‘Mad or Nah?’: Philly residents react to school district’s reopening and ventilation plan
Tamara Russell, aka Revive P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear what residents think of the school district’s back-to-school plan.
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Listen 4:32Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties to avoid virus spread
Dr. Anthony Fauci is cautioning against big Super Bowl watch parties, saying people should “just lay low and cool it.”
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Pa. enacted 140 laws last year. Only 27 of them addressed the coronavirus
The nation’s largest full-time legislature — with some of the highest-paid lawmakers — emerged from 2020 having failed to address some of the public’s most pressing needs.
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SEPTA urges riders to ‘mask up’ as CDC mandate takes effect
The CDC order allows transit operators to refuse service to unmasked riders. SEPTA said it won’t do that but it urges compliance.
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After pressure from advocates, Comcast boosts internet speed for low-income users
The announcement comes amid calls by Philly officials and advocates to do more for school children during a school year turned upside down.
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