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‘Miracle’ kittens found in backpack rescued from N.J. recycling plant’s conveyor belt
After being dumped and making it through heavy machinery unscathed, three kittens will spend the holidays in new homes in Burlington County.
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Long ignored, private online schools see golden opportunity in pandemic
Cyber charters get the most attention, but there’s a niche world of private online academies. Could they be having a moment?
6 years ago
Listen 5:03Presidential election hostilities in Pa. may fuel fight over courts
Republicans could use the first weeks of 2021 to fast-track a constitutional amendment that would remake the Democratic-majority state Supreme Court.
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Philly’s transportation centers were less busy due to the pandemic — but far from empty. “I don’t want to miss this time with my family,” said one traveler. “I’m prioritizing.
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Philly’s Italian Market sees a busy Christmas Eve, as families shop for a taste of tradition
From pozole to baccala, holiday food brings happiness in South Philly, with some residents following traditions and others trying something new.
6 years ago
Restaurants lose court bid against Pa. indoor dining ban
The decision Wednesday came as Wolf asks state lawmakers to approve $145 million for hard-hit businesses, restaurants and bars in particular.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania 2020: Pandemic, protests and the presidency
A look back at the year’s top Pennsylvania stories — as if anybody could forget.
6 years ago
Wilmington’s Grand Opera House finds new stage to shine light on the arts
Stages in Wilmington have been dark since the pandemic started in mid-March, but the Grand Opera House has found a new way to connect with its audience.
6 years ago
COVID-19, recreational marijuana top New Jersey’s stories in 2020
A look at some of the top stories of the year in the Garden State.
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Republicans block $2,000 virus checks despite Trump demand
The president's last-minute objections are setting up a defining showdown with his own Republican Party in his final days in office.
6 years ago
Nurses fear what’s to come: ‘Walk down our unit for a day’
Nurses in overtaxed hospitals are afraid that people aren't taking precautions as coronavirus cases surge, and they especially fear what's next.
6 years ago
COVID didn’t stop Philly’s construction boom, but signs point to slowdown in 2021
Experts who monitor development trends say the future for dense cities like Philadelphia remains something of a question mark heading into 2021.
6 years ago
Hit-and-runs doubled in 2020. Mayor Kenney can address this crisis by reinvesting in Vision Zero
Mayor Kenney cut funding for Philadelphia’s Vision Zero project earlier this year. But after an astronomical number of hit-and-runs, it’s time he reinvests.
6 years ago
Celebrating the season, whatever your holiday tradition, is still possible thanks to outdoor events and activities hosted online.
6 years ago
Listen 4:42Despite non-renewal, one Philadelphia charter school remains hopeful
Administrators at Universal Daroff Charter School in West Philadelphia are appealing the decision by the city’s Board of Education to not renew its charter status.
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