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Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
Politics & Policy

Philly Fighting COVID provided at-home testing to Bobby Henon’s family

The Philadelphia Councilmember had been one of the start-up’s most vocal supporters in City Hall. Henon’s office confirmed the home visit by PFC staffers.

5 years ago

In this July 30, 2013, file photo, large banners hang in an atrium at the headquarters of Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, N.J. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Health

J&J 1-dose shot prevents COVID-19, but less than some others

J&J said Friday that in the U.S. and seven other countries, the single-shot vaccine was 66% effective overall at preventing moderate to severe illness.

5 years ago

Clock running down for NJ’s troubled marijuana legislation. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight

Clock running down for NJ’s troubled marijuana legislation

The push for legal weed remains mired in internal Democratic wrangling and is headed for a confrontation this Friday.

5 years ago

Protesters march from the scene of Walter Wallace Jr.’s killing to Malcolm X Park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly is in the national spotlight again, and race is the through line

While perfection may be unrealistic, the pursuit of a more perfect city should always be our goal, writes WHYY’s Christopher Norris.

5 years ago

Deborah L. Crabbe (left), Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) has been approved for a $35,000 funding award to provides mentorship and research training to medical trainees from under-represented groups. Sabrina Islam (right), Assistant Professor of Medicine at Temple University will serve as the co-lead on the Edna Kynett Foundation award. (Courtesy of Temple University.)
Health

‘COVID-19 is the racial disparity problem of the 21st century’: A Temple grant to diversify cardiology experts might help

High rates of heart disease have meant higher COVID-19 infection rates for Black Americans. A pilot program aims to provide mentorship to medical trainees.

5 years ago

Hope Center executive director Kim Eppehimer talks to guest David Hicks in the lobby. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Del. ‘Swamp Hotel’ now a swank ‘stepping stone’ for people experiencing homelessness

New Castle County bought the hotel to create a comprehensive shelter and service center to help guests transition to stable, permanent housing.

5 years ago

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School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philly school board expresses support for return to classrooms at meeting with limited public comment

No formal vote on the matter was taken Thursday, as the board granted the district authority over the summer to reconvene classroom learning.

5 years ago

Philly Fighting COVID CEO Andrei Doroshin speaks at the opening of the community vaccine clinic at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

What you need to know about the Philly Fighting COVID scandal

Here’s a look, in brief, at the quick fall from grace for the COVID testing and vaccinating start-up and its CEO.

5 years ago

Listen 6:08
Drexel University
Community

Drexel tries to distance itself, but nursing students helped Philly Fighting COVID vaccinate patients

A statement from the university president attempts to distance the school from the now-disgraced start-up, whose CEO is in its master’s of psychology program.

5 years ago

Cicely Tyson arrives at night two of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 15, 2019, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)
Community

Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking award-winning actor, dead at 96

Tyson's death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not immediately provide additional details.

5 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen from the Market Frankford platform at 63rd Street.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council President Darrell Clarke begins 2021 session with push for more power over development

City Council President Darrell Clarke’s first big legislative move of 2021 was to reup a push for more control over real estate development in the city.

5 years ago

(Elizabeth Robertson/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Health
Spotlight PA

Could a centralized vaccine signup ease Pa.’s rollout pains? Here’s the answer.

The state is relying on a patchwork of individual health-care providers to create and manage their own scheduling, causing frustration among some residents.

5 years ago

Gov. Carney appears with Sec. of Finance Rick Geisenberger in a webcast of his annual budget presentation to state lawmakers. The graph on the left shows the highs and lows of state revenue in the past few years with the steadier blue line depicting a more even approach to spending that revenue.
Politics & Policy

After rocky year, Carney budget plan looks to rebuild Delaware’s reserves

2020 was a year of plenty for Delaware’s coffers. A year ago, ...

5 years ago

Regional rail train
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA to explore Regional Rail fare restructuring as agency faces a future with fewer suburban commuters

SEPTA made a push in 2020 to make transit more equitable and now Regional Rail may get the same treatment.

5 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks at the opening of a mass vaccination site at Rowan College
Health

Citing the pandemic, N.J. extends open enrollment in state health exchange

State officials cited the need for health insurance availability during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which has sickened thousands of residents.

5 years ago

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