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In order to cope with the demand for COVID-19 vaccines, DMVs in Delaware have been repurposed into megasites for vaccine distribution. (NBC10)
Health
NBC10

Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic causes traffic jams in Delaware City

Because of the high demand and rush of cars lined up at the Delaware City site, Delaware State Police advised people to find alternate routes or avoid the area.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden signs executive orders after speaking about the coronavirus in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

In first days, Biden flashes action as deep problems loom

The coronavirus pandemic surges, the economy teeters and Republicans in Congress have signaled objections to many of Biden’s plans.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Courts & Law

Supporters’ words may haunt Trump at impeachment trial

Comments made by rioters at the Capitol, captured in interviews with reporters and federal agents, are likely to take center stage as Democrats lay out their case.

5 years ago

The Juneteenth Parade makes its way down 52nd Street in West Philadelphia in June 2019 where it was being held for the first year after moving from Center City. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Juneteenth is no longer an official city holiday

This comes after Mayor Jim Kenney used a one-time executive action in 2020 to designate the June 19 celebration an official city holiday for the first time.

5 years ago

Artist Jonathan Lyndon Chase
Arts & Entertainment

Queer and Black at the laundromat: Jonathan Lyndon Chase at the Fabric Workshop and Museum

Big Wash explores the laundromat as a site of queer domestic life where the private meets the public, and the idea of cleaning as both ritual and meditation.

5 years ago

Parks Pop-up at Fairmount Horticulture Center (FCM Hospitality)
Community

Parks on Tap opening physically distanced indoor dining at Fairmount Horticulture Center

In non-pandemic times, Parks on Tap, run by Philly Parks & Rec and restaurant group FCM Hospitality, brings its boozy setup to public parks in neighborhoods across the city.

5 years ago

Andréa W. and Kenneth C. Frazier. (Photograph courtesy of the American Heart Association)
Health

American Heart Association receives $1M grant to address health equity in North Philly

Life spans can vary dramatically from neighborhood to neighborhood in Philadelphia. A Frazier Family Foundation gift aims to reduce these disparities.

5 years ago

Members of CASA setting up for their event at Roberto Clemente Park in Lancaster on Saturday. (Dani Fresh/WITF)
Politics & Policy

Central Pa. immigrant organizations set priorities for 2021 legislative session

As a new legislative session gets underway at the state Capitol, immigrant advocacy groups in the mid-state have set their priorities for Pennsylvania.

5 years ago

Multiple campaign signs and posters, including some supporting President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, adorn the front window of the Montgomery County Democratic Committee’s Norristown office. (NBC10)
Politics & Policy

FBI, local authorities investigating attack on Montgomery County Democrats office

Three bullets were fired through the window sometime between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The committee received a threatening email Jan. 8.

5 years ago

A rendering of a redesign proposed for the intersection of Broad, Erie and Germantown in North Philadelphia shows a lawn, trees and seating. (Provided by the City of Philadelphia)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

North Philly intersection reimagined as shady, green gathering space in new plan

A lawn is among the amenities included in the city’s proposed redesign of the intersection of Broad, Erie, and Germantown. The design aims to improve safety and add green.

5 years ago

The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Education

CHOP doctors endorse return to in-person school in Philly area

CHOP doctors, pointing to evidence in Rhode Island, said going to school in-person may actually reduce a child’s risk of catching the coronavirus.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police say they are investigating an alleged plot to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia connected to a Hummer parked nearby. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly judge raises, but doesn’t revoke, bail for men accused of election interference

Joshua Macias and Antonio LaMotta will remain in custody until they can pay 10% of the difference. The judge again decided not to revoke bail.

5 years ago

Tony Allen meets with President Biden inside the U.S. Capitol after Wednesday's inauguration ceremony. (Courtesy of Allen)
Politics & Policy

Delaware State Univ. leader who oversaw Biden inauguration says ‘tyranny’ was overcome

Delaware State University president Tony Allen has spent much of the previous two months overseeing the scaled-back inauguration. The events went off seamlessly.

5 years ago

District of Columbia National Guard stand outside the Capitol, Wednesday night, Jan. 6, 2021, after a day of rioting protesters. It's been a stunning day as a number of lawmakers and then the mob of protesters tried to overturn America's presidential election, undercut the nation's democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Politics & Policy

Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in U.S.

The undertaking is being launched weeks after a violent mob loyal to Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.

5 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Acting Pa. victim advocate resigns after rejection by GOP-led Senate

Jennifer Storm, who has held the position since 2013, called her decision to leave this month “gut-wrenching” and said the Senate’s move was politically motivated.

5 years ago

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