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Philly composer writes a series of jazz and blues songs inspired by Tacony Creek
Randy Gibson’s seven-song Tacony Creek Suite responds to George Floyd, the coronavirus pandemic and its titular water source.
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Listen 3:33Pa.’s free pre-K program provides a meaningful math and language boost, says new study
Those results were consistent across the state, in urban and rural areas alike. And they remained evident in the second half of kindergarten.
6 years ago
Trump, Biden, COVID: Perfect recipe for a deeply divided family Christmas
As the pandemic surges and the hyper-polarization of the election has yet to wane, preparing for the holidays this year is causing many families to navigate deep divides.
6 years ago
Listen 5:46Rural schools need help to make remote learning accessible to all
Countless children in small towns across are being robbed of their right to learn and develop, writes Edward Albert of the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools.
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Booker, Democratic lawmakers introduce NCAA reform bill
If passed, it could wreak havoc on the NCAA's ability to govern intercollegiate athletics and the association's model for amateurism.
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Hack against US is ‘grave threat,’ cybersecurity agency says
The hack compromised federal agencies and “critical infrastructure” in a sophisticated attack that was hard to detect and will be difficult to undo.
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Trips like Mayor Eddie Moran’s are by no means prohibited by any law or mandate, but they cut against the new social norms brought about by the coronavirus.
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N.J. lawmakers approve bill regulating new recreational marijuana market
After years of false starts, the New Jersey Legislature on Thursday passed a bill to set up the state’s budding recreational marijuana market.
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Montco announces new grant program ‘specifically for the restaurant industry’
Starting Dec. 30, restaurants and food service businesses can apply for $10,000 through the MontcoStrong 2021 Restaurant Grant Program.
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2nd COVID-19 vaccine set for OK in US with panel endorsement
The FDA is expected to follow the recommendation for the vaccine from Moderna and the National Institutes of Health.
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Camden County Freeholders set aside $5M in CARES money for businesses
In a “use it or lose it” situation, Camden County Freeholders opted to use $5 million in federal CARES Act funding to give businesses additional help.
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SEPTA selects San Francisco firm to redesign bus network
The redesign is expected to kick off in early 2021 and last for three years with the goal of adapting the city’s bus network to meet changing demands.
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Employees at ravaged Delaware nursing homes start COVID-19 vaccinations
Residents of Delaware nursing homes have accounted for more than half of coronavirus-related deaths, but fewer than 1 in 25 cases.
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Delaware groups get funding to combat root causes of poor health outcomes
New grant money from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield will help fight hunger, homelessness, substance use and other factors that lead to poor health.
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Delaware man among six indicted in alleged plot to kidnap Michigan governor
Investigators say the plot by the anti-government extremists was because they were angry over her coronavirus policies.
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