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‘Bored this whole school year’: Philly students reflect on 11 months online
Philly high school students have settled into a school year on track to be held entirely online. Meeting up after class IRL is out. Making new friends via IG is in.
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Listen 5:21Before Rosa Parks: The fight for Philly transit equity and the Black women on the frontlines
As SEPTA honored Rosa Parks on her birthday, history remembers Caroline LeCount, who risked her life to desegregate 19th century Philadelphia’s streetcars.
6 years ago
J&J asks US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine
J&J’s vaccine was safe and offered strong protection against moderate to severe COVID-19, according to preliminary results from a massive international study.
6 years ago
Philly Council passes resolution to give itself more power over development
City Council unanimously passed the measure to create a council-led Zoning Code Review Commission to help revise the regulations that govern land use.
6 years ago
Dem-led House, drawing a line, kicks Greene off committees
A fiercely divided House has tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees.
6 years ago
Pa. House moves to get legal relief for clergy abuse victims back on spring ballot
"Human error" by the Department of State derailed a constitutional amendment on whether survivors of decades-old sexual abuse should be able to sue.
6 years ago
While much of New Jersey shovels, coastal communities dry out from moderate flooding
Coastal New Jersey communities are drying out after seeing moderate flooding during this week’s nor’easter.
6 years ago
New independent police oversight commission will have power to investigate misconduct
With more authority to investigate misconduct, backers hope citizen police oversight agency will help restore public trust.
6 years ago
Three corrections officers charged in January attack at N.J. women’s prison
Officials said the late-night attacks at the prison in Hunterdon County left the victims with scratches, concussions, and at least one orbital fracture.
6 years ago
John Legend, tech tycoons and aggrieved cops: Who’s funding the Philly DA race
While progressive donors and PACs came out for Krasner, police unions, former prosecutors and Sean Schellenger’s mother have supported Vega.
6 years ago
As Delaware expands restaurant capacity, businesses leaders get primer on COVID vaccine
Business leaders at a chamber of commerce seminar got advice on encouraging workers to get their vaccine, including offering possible financial incentives.
6 years ago
House Dems ask Trump to testify under oath in Senate trial
The request from House impeachment managers make clear their intent to present an aggressive case against the former president even though he has left the White House.
6 years ago
Conspiracy theorists in the family? We want to hear from you.
Have you lost a family member to a world of conspiracy theories? Share your story.
6 years ago
Showdown over return to classrooms in Philly to be resolved by mediator
The union says it’s deeply concerned about ventilation issues in school district buildings, many of which don’t have modern HVAC systems.
6 years ago
Tell us: How are you showing your love this Valentine’s Day?
The pandemic is forcing lovers, friends, and all-around fans of Valentine’s Day to get a little creative this year.
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