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More contagious U.K. COVID-19 variant found in Delaware
Three people, including a child under the age of 10, are the first in Delaware to contract the more contagious U.K. variant of COVID-19.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Glitch overbooks Gloucester mega-site; Vaccines outpace positive cases
The state has now administered more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine than it has had positive cases since the pandemic began.
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A five-month analysis by Spotlight PA found large fluctuations in the number of tests administered and unexplained changes to the death count.
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Kenney calls for investigation into Philly Fighting COVID, still backs Health Commissioner Farley
Despite the mayor’s message of support, three local state lawmakers called for Farley’s resignation, saying he’d lost the people’s confidence.
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Delaware adds protections based on race, color, and national origin to Constitution
Delaware lawmakers gave final unanimous approval to the second leg of a constitutional amendment making the change this week.
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WATCH: Nick Sirianni’s introductory news conference with the Eagles
Nick Sirianni will have his first news conference on Friday around noon. It’s finally happening.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 6:01No formal vote on the matter was taken Thursday, as the board granted the district authority over the summer to reconvene classroom learning.
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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.
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Listen 6:08A 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.
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