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President Joe Biden signs an executive order in the State Dining Room of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Science

Biden: ‘We can’t wait any longer’ to address climate crisis

The orders target federal subsidies for oil and other fossil fuels and halt new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters.

5 years ago

People listen as President Donald Trump speaks during a rally Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Education

Allentown teacher fights suspension over DC protest

The district asserted the teacher “was involved in the electoral college protest that took place at the United States Capitol Building.”

5 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

Child sexual abuse lawsuit ‘window’ in Pa. moves near referendum

If the state Senate follows suit, the proposal could be on the election ballot for approval by voters in the May 18 primary.

5 years ago

The exterior of The Pennsylvania Capitol
Money

Pennsylvania Senate OKs $912M pandemic recovery aid bill

Most of the $912 million being directed by the bill is federal aid approved by Congress in last month's coronavirus recovery package.

5 years ago

A police officer moves through tear gas deployed to disperse a crowd as Justice for George Floyd Philadelphia protests continue in Philly
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly police chief OK’d use of tear gas on protesters and residents, investigation finds

The controller’s report reveals new details about the internal dialogue between officials grappling with how to respond to unprecedented public unrest.

5 years ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists gather outside the Capitol
Politics & Policy

US terrorism alert warns of politically motivated violence

DHS points to “a heightened threat environment across the United States” that it believes “will persist” in the weeks since Biden took office.

5 years ago

Cory Miller, executive director of the University Area Joint Authority, in the State College area of Centre County, standing in front of a UAJA solar panel project. (Anne Danahy / StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Solar panels from a wastewater authority? In Centre County, renewable energy has an unlikely booster

By promoting solar, agency hopes to convince state it's also cutting nitrate emissions.

5 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly plans to offer in-person K-2 classes in February — making third attempt at reopening

The new plan calls for pre-K through grade 2 students to return on Feb. 22. But there are signs that the city’s teachers union will oppose.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One
Politics & Policy

GOP signals unwillingness to part with Trump after deadly insurrection

Former President Donald Trump’s loosely organized political network is testing its grasp on the Republican Party ahead of his Senate impeachment trial.

5 years ago

Parents and children hold up signs to
Education

‘This is a comma, not a period’: Camden residents hold onto hope as superintendent announces school closures

Superintendent Katrina McCombs plans to close four neighborhood schools. Camden Education Association President Keith Benson hopes to appeal.

5 years ago

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After five months of in-person instruction in more than 100 private schools in Philadelphia, health officials report nine outbreaks of COVID-19. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Nine COVID-19 outbreaks in 100-plus Philly private schools since the fall, health department says

After five months of in-person instruction in more than 100 private schools in Philadelphia, health officials report nine outbreaks of COVID-19.

5 years ago

Homes across from Fairmount Park at 33rd and Clifford streets included in a new Strawberry Mansion Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY) (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The rise of the ‘overlay’: How an obscure zoning tool is shaping Philly’s future (again)

In a year when many land use matters were disrupted by the pandemic, City Council created six new neighborhood overlays aimed at shaping development.

5 years ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media while wearing a face mask
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Wolf faces criticism from left and right for slow, confusing vaccine distribution

Pennsylvania Democrats are breaking rank to publicly express misgivings about the Wolf administration’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine.

5 years ago

2nd Amendment Rally attendees carry guns and signs on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg, Pa., on Sept. 29, 2020. (Kate Landis/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Calls to ban firearms in Pa. government buildings intensify following Capitol insurrection

"Good democracy thrives on strong discussion, but potential violence has no place in the conversation."

5 years ago

(Alejandro A. Alvarez/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Health
Spotlight PA

Hundreds of Pa. senior-living facilities haven’t received vaccine as widened eligibility, low supply slow rollout

An analysis shows that more than 300 senior care homes did not have a scheduled vaccine clinic as of Jan. 17, while hundreds more weren’t covered by a federal partnership.

5 years ago

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