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How the pandemic has exacerbated the drug crisis
Long before COVID-19 jumped from an animal to a human to start the global pandemic, western Pa. was already grappling with another health crisis — the drug epidemic.
5 years ago
Delaware State University president to lead Biden inauguration planning
President-elect Joe Biden has selected the leader of Delaware State University in Dover to lead the planning for a unique inauguration in January.
5 years ago
Spotlight PA
Trump won 86% of the Pa. counties that used Dominion devices, while state Republicans who are now echoing his distrust of the machines performed well in the election.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy to reduce outdoor gathering limit, ban indoor sports
New Jersey will drop its capacity limit on outdoor gatherings and ban youth and high school indoor sports in an attempt to stop a rising trend in new coronavirus cases.
5 years ago
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Multiple vaccine candidates must succeed for the world to stamp out the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Source: Pa. lawmaker gets positive COVID test at Trump meeting
Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano had gone to the White House to discuss efforts to overturn president-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the commonwealth.
5 years ago
Why contact tracing isn’t the COVID solution we thought it would be
Too many cases and hollowed-out public health budgets leave officials to ask even more of the people who get sick.
5 years ago
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Thousands became activists in 2020. Organizers say they expect a dip in participation and that’s OK
Thousands phone banked, marched, and attended public meetings during a record year of activism demanding changes in local and federal governments.
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After record lows, Pa. refugee resettlement agencies welcome a new presidential agenda
Refugee resettlement agencies welcome coming changes to refugee and immigration policies.
5 years ago
City launches ‘collaborative dialogue’ series to strengthen police-community relations
Mayor, police seek open dialogue with community on police reform.
5 years ago
Philly-area school district’s commitment to in-person classes put to the test by COVID surge
Elsewhere in the region, with case counts surging, schools are going (or staying) all virtual. Quakertown is doing the opposite.
5 years ago
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Families welcome return of Philly’s Christmas village despite COVID-19 surge
Philly’s Christmas Village is back for another season, but with fewer vendors and with coronavirus mitigation efforts in place as cases rise across the city.
5 years ago
Biden breaks foot while playing with dog, to wear a boot
Biden was playing with Major, one of the Bidens’ two dogs. They adopted Major in 2018, and acquired their first dog, Champ, after the 2008 election.
5 years ago
AP source: Phillies lost $145 million during pandemic season
The Phillies are searching for a general manager to replace Matt Klentak and face important decisions regarding catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Didi Gregorius.
5 years ago
Key question in Cosby appeal: Does defendant’s past matter?
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is set to hear Bill Cosby's appeal of his sexual assault conviction on Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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