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‘We need to shift focus’: A Pa. program is helping boroughs and towns plan for climate change
This fall, 21 local boroughs and towns took an inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions, in areas like waste disposal, transportation, and industry.
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Why did gyms have to close for a month in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania?
Owners and gym patrons say safety precautions made restrictions in November and December unnecessary. Others say data suggests a different conclusion.
6 years ago
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 surges globally
China authorized its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, adding a shot that could see wide use in poorer countries as the virus surges back around the globe.
6 years ago
Murphy, Dems still hammering out issues for decriminalizing weed
A target Jan. 1 deadline will go unmet as N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, and lawmakers sort out penalties for minors busted for marijuana.
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Delawareans reveal plans to ring in 2021, and not everyone’s staying home
The governor is urging residents to limit gatherings to their immediate households. Some are heeding his call; others say they can keep safe while socializing.
6 years ago
Listen 1:54How Philly’s biggest 2020 real estate deal could create opportunities for Philly students
Hilco has promised a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that offers a new pathway into skilled professions for Philadelphia public school students.
6 years ago
From virtual partying with celebs to walking tours through Historic Philadelphia, there’s plenty of ways to say farewell to 2020 and ring in a better year.
6 years ago
Listen 3:10Planned New Jersey wind port will help meet strong demand from a growing offshore industry
Set for 200 acres along the Delaware River, the port will be a staging ground for the manufacture, assembly, storage, and shipment of giant wind turbines.
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2020: A year where the fist-bump became mainstream greeting
Safety is the primary reason why the status of the fist bump elevated big-time this year. The handshake was simply a causality of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
California has nation’s 2nd confirmed case of virus variant
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the infection found in Southern California during an online conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci.
6 years ago
Census Bureau to miss deadline, jeopardizing Trump plan
The Census Bureau plans to deliver a population count of each state in early 2021, as close to the missed deadline as possible.
6 years ago
A half million New Jersey residents depending on pandemic unemployment benefits that expired Saturday, and renewed a day later, can breathe a little easier this week.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: State restrictions on restaurants, gyms to lift Monday
Gov. Tom Wolf said the tighter rules imposed Dec. 12 had done their job to lower the positivity rate and slow spread of the virus during the holidays.
6 years ago
More than half of vaccine doses delivered to states in Philadelphia region have not been used
Officials blame hospital logistics for the slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine process in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
6 years ago
Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act
The only woman in history to serve as speaker, the California Democrat has a reputation as a formidable vote-counter and wily deal-cutter.
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