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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.
6 years ago
New round of Trump clemency benefits Manafort, other allies
The actions bring to 49 the number of people who Trump in the last two days has granted clemency either through pardons or sentence commutations.
6 years ago
Thousands of ballots will be audited as part of Pa.’s post-election review
The review provides a statistical assurance that there were no errors in the state's declaration of Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election.
6 years ago
Iconic mural of Latina LGBTQ activist painted over
In Philly’s Gayborhood, the face of Latina LGBTQ activist Gloria Casarez has been painted over with white.
6 years ago
Listen 1:18COVID relief bill morphs into a test of GOP loyalty to Trump
Republicans led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have resisted $2,000 checks as too costly. They have not said if they will block the vote.
6 years ago
Republicans protest virtual start to Delaware General Assembly
Democrats in the majority in Dover plan to reconvene the state legislature via video conference next month. Republicans say that will stifle public input.
6 years ago
Be patient and buy ‘with purpose’: How to be a good last-minute shopper in Philly
How customers can make shopping smooth and stress-free during the pandemic as COVID-19 cases remain high and businesses adapt to restrictions.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: ‘Don’t screw up Christmas,’ Murphy says
Murphy noted that the increase in infections and hospitalizations after Thanksgiving was “better than we feared” but said it was no time for the state to let its guard down.
6 years ago
As he seeks to overturn Pa.’s election, Trump invites GOP senators to White House lunch
The invitation from the White House for Wednesday’s luncheon was sent to every Republican in the GOP-controlled chamber.
6 years ago
US holiday travel surges despite pleas from public health officials
More than 5 million people passed through the nation’s airport security checkpoints between Friday and Tuesday, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Wolf calls for $145 million in small-business relief
The governor said he wants the legislature to prioritize the funding to businesses that have been hardest hit by the pandemic.
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