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Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House
For now, much of the lobbying centers on who Biden should — or should not — appoint to key posts as he builds out the administration that will take office in January.
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With colorful chalk, creating art, community and business opportunity
The vision was for the Fishtown-East Kensington event to be a win for businesses, artists, and the neighborhoods during the pandemic.
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Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
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GOP leaders in 4 states quash dubious Trump bid on electors
Their comments effectively shut down a half-baked plot some Republicans floated as a last chance to keep Trump in the White House.
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‘Paranoia starts to creep in’: Artists describe the pandemic’s emotional toll
The Slought Foundation in Philadelphia put out an open call for artwork reflecting the psychological effects of pandemic life.
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Why Frankford residents supported Rite Aid’s plea to demolish a neighborhood icon
The Historical Commission unanimously approved Rite Aid’s plan to demolish the midcentury modern Penn Fruit landmark.
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The plan calls for $600 billion in investments over 10 years in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, to fund renewable and energy efficiency projects.
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Philly to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Monday, likely a ban on indoor dining
The Public Health Dept. says details are being finalized. According to a draft obtained by WHYY, the restrictions likely will include a ban on indoor dining.
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Philly vows to slow rising traffic fatality rate with more speed enforcement — and bikes
Announced as traffic fatality rates soar to historic levels, Philadelphia’s latest Vision Zero plan hinges on changing drivers’ behavior.
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Biden has room on health care, though limited by Congress
Biden could nudge legislation to curb surprise medical bills over the finish line.
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Meet Pennsylvania’s Electoral College voters: Everything they can — and can’t — do
Electors in Pennsylvania are traditionally party loyalists, although there's no rule preventing them from going rogue.
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Nurses and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital reach deal, averting a strike
The agreement comes just days before the 260 nurses at the Delco facility planned to walk out over what they said were unsafe staffing arrangements.
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Lockdowns aren’t the answer to Pa.’s surging coronavirus cases, health officials and experts say
Officials say the state is in a different place than 6 months ago, but without more testing, contact tracing, and efforts to isolate sick people, cases will still rise.
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New Jersey sets U.S. sport bet record for 3rd month at $803M
New Jersey's red-hot sports betting market set the national record for the highest amount wagered on sports for the third month in a row in October.
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On the anniversary of the Pleasantville shooting, survivor Isaiah Green explains how he keeps alive the memory of a 10-year-old killed in the crossfire.
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