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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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Redistricting will be the definitive political fight of 2021 in Pennsylvania. Here’s how it’ll work.
Pa. is set to lose a congressional seat. The representation of millions of people is on the line. And the GOP will have to do what seems impossible — get along with Democrats.
6 years ago
Philadelphia to offer in-person special education testing to 600 students
The 600 students initially identified by the Philadelphia school district are mostly those with complex needs and are a subset of the 21,000 district students with IEPs.
6 years ago
Flyers to honor frontline families with VIP treatment at every home game
The Flyers will host essential workers — including health care workers and first responders — as their guests of honor every time they play at the Wells Fargo Center.
6 years ago
Philly civil rights attorney: White supremacy attacked democracy after the 2020 election
Temple University professor and Philly civil rights attorney Timothy Welbeck spoke with WHYY's Annette John-Hall about white supremacy and the deadly U.S. Capitol siege.
6 years ago
Listen 4:27Take a look at South Philly’s massive new casino, opening in the middle of the pandemic
Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia will open its doors to the general public next month in South Philadelphia. It will become the second major casino within city limits.
6 years ago
For Philly immigrants who’ve survived coups, the mob of insurrectionists that marauded the halls of Congress serves as reminders of how fragile democracies can be.
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