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Philly police: Face masks are the ‘number one obstacle’ for homicide investigators
The department’s homicide clearance rate dropped significantly last year. Police say shooters wearing face masks is a big reason why.
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Biden candles, beer, and ‘hardcore’ T-shirts are part of inaugural spirit in Delaware
There’s also an Amtrak-themed Biden beer. Wilmington shoppers have lots to choose from to get their presidential fix.
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Listen 2:20The Capitol insurrection was never about the election. It was about white supremacy.
What else explains how people can think it’s perfectly within their rights to try to overthrow the government because their guy didn’t win?
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Administrative law judges recommend PUC toss out DELCORA deal
The state Public Utility Commission must sign off on the long-contested $276.5M sale of Delaware County’s wastewater system to Aqua Pennsylvania.
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More charges dismissed in Mariner East ‘buy-a-badge’ scheme
The security firm employee had been charged in connection with an alleged bribery scheme related to Mariner East pipeline construction in Chester County.
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Biden’s virus plan: 100 million shots just the start
Biden spoke a day after unveiling a $1.9 trillion “American Rescue Plan” to confront the virus and provide temporary support for a shaky economy.
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‘Just a trailblazer’: Philly mourns the loss of KeVen Parker, Ms. Tootsie’s owner and entrepreneur
Parker leaves memories of delicious soul food and a generous spirit that lifted others, including many young people he mentored and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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Philadelphia aims to be carbon neutral by 2050
Hopeful the incoming Biden administration will help it address climate change, the city now has a goal of achieving carbon-neutral emissions by 2050.
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Doctors say new guidelines for ‘Bupe’ will help Philly fight opioid crisis — and save lives
The change comes as national overdose tolls rise to historic highs. Buprenorphine, or “bupe” can reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms without a high.
6 years ago
More contagious COVID strain detected in Philly-Bucks County resident
The highly transmissible B.1.1.7 variant of the SARS-Cov-2 virus was found in a woman in her 50s. She is now recovering.
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N.J. opens 3rd COVID vaccination mega-site; Edison center aims to vax 2,000 people daily
The Garden State expects to ultimately open six vaccination mega-sites, along with pharmacies and other smaller locations currently administering doses.
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N.J. commission approves rules for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants
The move means those who are not legally present in the United States may be able to apply for driver’s licenses as early as May.
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Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida.
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More than 200 solar projects planned for Pennsylvania were added to the regional electric grid’s New Services Queue in 2020.
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Justice Dept. watchdog opens probe of response to riot
The investigation will examine whether information was shared by the Justice Dept. to agencies, including the Capitol Police, about the potential for violence.
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