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Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Top Pa. senator’s campaign revives lawsuit against journalists over public records fees

The campaign of Sen. Joe Scarnati is appealing the dismissal of a lawsuit seeking thousands in fees for providing records of campaign expenses to a Spotlight PA journalist.

5 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Health

‘We really want to avoid a lockdown’: Delco officials warn of COVID-19 surge overwhelming hospitals

In the past week alone, the county reported more than 200 new cases in three days. On Thursday, there were 223 new cases, not far from the spring peak.

5 years ago

City Hall in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Former Philly officials, contractor’s employee charged with embezzling Parks & Rec, voucher funds

Leo Dignam, a former city assistant managing director, is one of three people charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

5 years ago

The Sheraton along Interstate 95 south of Wilmington has been sold to serve people experiencing homeless. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

‘Swamp Hotel’ bought by New Castle County for $19.5M to serve homeless people

The remote hotel near wetlands off I-95 south of Wilmington led to struggles attracting guests. The county snapped it up at auction using federal coronavirus relief money.

5 years ago

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A staff member of AMI Healthcare administered a COVID-19 test at the pop-up site at the Nittany Mall in State College on Friday, Sept. 25. (Min Xian/WPSU)
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: No new mitigation efforts planned — for the moment

“We will continue to discuss that,” state Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said. “We want to be very strategic in terms of what we do.”

5 years ago

File photo: Lower Merion High School (Image via Benofmerion/Wikimedia Commons)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Montco punts decision on virtual school after backlash from angry parents

After hours of public testimony — virtually all of it against a proposed shutdown — the Board of Health abruptly postponed a vote scheduled for Thursday.

5 years ago

Patrons enjoy food and drink at The Brass Rail in Hoboken, N.J., Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Health

Coronavirus update: N.J. overnight indoor dining restrictions take effect

Murphy said eateries were turning into de facto clubs overnight, and public health experts worried the crowded indoor gatherings could contribute to the increase in new cases.

5 years ago

A sign is seen outside of IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security) WorkNet center in Arlington Heights, Ill., Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020. Illinois reports biggest spike in unemployment claims of all states. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Money

709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates

Cases are rising in 49 states, and deaths are increasing in 39. The nation has now recorded 240,000 virus-related deaths and 10.3 million confirmed infections.

5 years ago

Patrons dine at The Brass Rail in Hoboken, N.J.
Health

N.J. bars and restaurants figure out next course in keeping business open

Some bars and restaurants were treading water when New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced new restrictions on indoor dining and bars.

5 years ago

Listen 2:13
Screen shot from WHYY's virtual Community Conversation, 'Preserving Your Mental Health in a Double Pandemic.' (WHYY)
Community Conversations
Community

‘Living in this world is difficult’: Regional experts on stress and prioritizing mental health in the midst of a double pandemic

Stressors, stigma and self-care were the focus of a virtual community conversation sponsored Wednesday night by WHYY.

5 years ago

FILE PHOTO: In this Sept. 25, 2018 file photo, marijuana plants grow in a tomato greenhouse being renovated to grow pot in Delta, British Columbia. (Ted S. Warren / The Associated Press)
Politics & Policy

What New Jersey’s cannabis ballot measure could mean for Pennsylvania

Pa. faces a new dynamic if and when it considers whether to pursue its own recreational marijuana legalization measure.

5 years ago

A voter arrives to cast her ballot at the Charles Sumner Elementary School on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Scranton, Pa. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

They rejected Trump, but stuck with Republicans down-ballot. Meet Pa.’s ticket splitters

Across Pennsylvania, and especially in populous areas like the Philadelphia suburbs, voters sent mixed signals and down-ballot Republicans far out-performed Trump.

5 years ago

Listen 4:12
President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Biden election could be big boon for Delaware tourism

Delaware tourism leaders hope for a big jump in visitors after seeing networks from around the world fixated on the Wilmington Riverfront for Joe Biden’s election win.

5 years ago

Adrienne Kennedy
Things To Do
Community
November 12 - 18, 2020

Virtual play festival, Jewish culture on film and decking historic holiday halls in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week’s “Things to Do” features Jewish culture celebrated virtually, an online dance party, and the return of ice skating.

5 years ago

Listen 5:48
Ebola coordinator Ron Klain listens as President Barack Obama speaks to the media about the government’s Ebola response in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Politics & Policy

Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff

In a statement Wednesday night, Biden suggested he chose Klain for the position because his longtime experience in Washington had prepared him for such challenges.

5 years ago

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