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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.
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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.
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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
Listen 5:19Recovering 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 3:38‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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