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Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & Policy

Philly-area congressional delegations condemn violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Members of Congress have been hunkered down through much of the afternoon as security attempted to retake control of the chamber from Trump insurrectionists.

6 years ago

Nurse Reynaldo Pella, left, was one of five staff members to simultaneously receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020. The hospital received almost 1000 doses of the vaccine in the middle of a snowstorm which blanketed much of the Northeast in snow. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: Vaccination of first responders to begin

New Jersey officials have announced the start of the next phase of vaccinations against the coronavirus with police and fire professionals.

6 years ago

Licensed practical nurse Starlette Sumpter administers COVID-19 vaccinations at a clinic
Health

‘Today we take the fight to the virus’: Montco opens first COVID vaccine clinic

Phase 1A health care workers who live or work in Montgomery County were inoculated by appointment only at the community college in Blue Bell.

6 years ago

In this file photo, retired Philadelphia police Sgt. Chuck Warren struts down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia dressed as a leprechaun for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. (Jim Graham/AP Photo, file)
Community

St. Patrick’s Day Parade canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic

The 250th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Philadelphia was canceled due to pandemic fears.

6 years ago

Dr. Ala Stanford administers a COVID-19 swab test on Wade Jeffries in the parking lot of Pinn Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Stanford and other doctors formed the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to offer testing and help address heath disparities in the African American community. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

‘Real hero’: Dr. Ala Stanford wins award named for late U.S. Sen. Harris Wofford

Stanford and her team have provided COVID-19 testing and education to over 21,000 people in the city since the pandemic’s outbreak in April.

6 years ago

a sign advertises a program that allows food stamp recipients to use their EBT cards to shop at a farmer's market
Health
Broke in Philly

Pa. coronavirus update: DHS Secretary urges those in need to apply for benefits

Congress has expanded eligibility for SNAP, Secretary Miller urges Pennsylvanians to apply.

6 years ago

Police stand outside the Capitol after a day of rioting protesters, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & Policy

Congress to resume election certification as Pro-Trump insurrectionists removed from Capitol

Wednesday’s congressional certification is one of the last steps to confirm Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election ahead of inauguration.

6 years ago

People shelter in the House gallery as pro-Trump insurrectionists try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

The skirmishes occurred outside in the very spot where president-elect Biden will be inaugurated in just two weeks.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Harrisburg International Airport, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Middletown. U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Lancaster/York, is at far left. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Wolf administration rebukes GOP congressmen for expected ‘no’ vote on electoral college vote certification

More than 100 members of the U.S. House and 14 senators have planned to challenge the vote based on unproven allegations and conspiracy theories over alleged voter fraud.

6 years ago

Battalion Chief Lisa Forrest receives the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Jan. 6, 2021 from Captain April Smallwood.
Health

Fighting vaccine skepticism, Philly fire department presses forward with shots

About 100 emergency medical workers have gotten a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But about half offered the vaccine have declined, officials said.

6 years ago

Merrick Garland walks into Federal District Court
Politics & Policy

Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

In picking Garland, Biden is turning to an experienced judge who held senior positions at the Justice Department decades ago.

6 years ago

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki holds his hand in the air as he is sworn in for his second term.
Politics & Policy

Days after bypass surgery, Wilmington mayor kicks off second term with pledge to create ‘a more just city’

Mayor Purzycki took the oath of office virtually from his home, and invoked the words of John Lennon while discussing his recent heart bypass surgery.

6 years ago

Promo for The Philly Festive: Celebrating music & the creative spirit
Arts & Entertainment

Highlights from The Philly Festive, a celebration of local music

For “The Philly Festive,” Amir Richardson curated performances from some of Philly’s most unique independent musicians.

6 years ago

A health care worker holds a sample from a coronavirus test in a sealed plastic bag.
Health

Pa. lags nation in people tested per day, is nowhere near level needed to suppress the virus

Suppression testing would require the state to increase daily testing nearly four times over, but that’s the only way to use it as a tool to actually slow down the virus.

6 years ago

An environmental clean-up crew works to remove gasoline fuel from an ETP pipeline spill in Darby creek in Tinicum Township, Pa.
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania gives $34 million for water cleanup

Of the 149 projects granted money from the Growing Greener program, 43 in south-central Pennsylvania will get $12 million.

6 years ago

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