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President-elect Joe Biden arrives at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Virtual parade, military escort part of Biden inauguration plans

President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has released more details about the plans for the inauguration later this month.

6 years ago

The Rocky statue is outfitted with a mock surgical face mask
Arts & Entertainment

Philly museums begin reopening after city eases COVID-19 restrictions

Museums were forced to temporarily shut down in November amid the city’s rising coronavirus cases.

6 years ago

Dr. Dan Gottlieb
Health

How to spot the ‘bright stars’ in our lives and find peace after a difficult year

WHYY’s Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with psychologist Dan Gottlieb about how to find peace and well-being in the wake of a stressful 2020.

6 years ago

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Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is recovering from bypass surgery but begins his second term Tuesday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Recovering from emergency bypass surgery, Wilmington mayor to take oath for second term

Mike Purzycki underwent surgery last week after his physical revealed significant blockage. He will take the oath of office virtually on Tuesday.

6 years ago

A Penn Medicine worker receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: With holidays over, vaccination effort expected to ramp up

“What we need to do now is to continue all the mitigation efforts … stay at home, do not participate in large or small gatherings,” Levine said.

6 years ago

Paraprofessional Jessica Wein helps Josh Nazzaro, who lives with autism, with his classwork while attending class virtually from his home
Health
WITF

Thousands of Pa. children with autism are set to lose access to treatment in mid-January

A change at the state level is blocking funding for a type of one-on-one therapy when conducted at clinics rather than in the home.

6 years ago

James Kerr, an EMT with Emergency Medical Staffing Solutions, enters the Chester County Public Health Department’s health clinic to receive the Moderna vaccine. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Everyone wants to know: When can I get the COVID vaccine?

Weeks after the rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine, questions continue to pour in from readers and listeners on when it'll be more readily available.

6 years ago

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A protester wearing a face mask holds up a sign that says,
Community

‘My phone has not stopped ringing’: A new Chesco eviction prevention program expands Jan. 5

A Chester County eviction prevention program expands into the Coatesville area on Jan. 5 as families continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Jessica Ramos at her home in West Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Money

Black homeowners refinance less and pay more for mortgages, new data reveals

A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta report found Black and non-white Hispanic homeowners paid more interest on their mortgages.

6 years ago

Voters wait in line to casts their ballot in the Pennsylvania primary
Politics & Policy

Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting

Some proposals would completely get rid of no-excuse absentee voting; other plans would clarify rules around how mail ballots can be submitted and counted.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport
Politics & Policy

Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ Trump votes

The conversation was the latest in an unprecedented effort by a sitting president to pressure a state official to reverse the outcome of a free and fair election that he lost.

6 years ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

Congress opens new session as COVID-19, Biden’s win dominate

A growing number of Republicans are working to overturn Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump, and a surge of COVID-19 infections is imposing limits at the Capitol.

6 years ago

An old newspaper box holds marijuana pardon applications
Courts & Law

Some old newspaper boxes in Montco now hold marijuana pardon applications

Montco NORML and TerraVida VOWD teamed to put refurbished newspaper bins filled with pardon applications across the county. Two are in place, with more coming.

6 years ago

A health care worker wears personal protective equipment as she speaks with a patient at a mobile testing location
Health

‘It’s not going to be anything magical,’ but there is hope: Here’s what to expect for the pandemic in 2021

Another post-holiday spike is likely as the new calendar year begins. But health experts also look forward to the vaccine rollout picking up steam.

6 years ago

The 52nd Street commercial corridor in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

‘It’s getting better’: 52nd Street looks to recovery in 2021 after a tumultuous year

No small businesses closed on the West Philadelphia main street despite months of sustained losses, looting, and traumatic clashes between residents and police.

6 years ago

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