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Is Philadelphia’s deadly car crash surge another public health crisis?
2020 has been a particularly deadly year on Philly roads. Holidays are a time when crash rates spike. Experts worry this year could be even worse.
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Endangered lemur exhibit opens as part of major expansion at Delaware’s only zoo
The Brandywine Zoo’s new lemur exhibit is part of a species survival plan and is one step in the biggest capital improvement plan in the zoo’s 115-year history.
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A new doc peeks inside the USPS’s Operation Santa program
Every year, hundreds of thousands of letters to Santa go through the USPS system, asking for everything from toys to food.
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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
The result could be potential dips in reported infections that offer the illusion that the spread of the virus is easing.
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A peaking pandemic thins out the Black Friday crowd at the malls
A newly energized coronavirus largely kept the masses away from the big shopping meccas in suburban Philly.
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Central Pa. counties get $6M to help reduce pollution headed to the Chesapeake Bay
The grants will go to Adams, Bedford, Centre, Cumberland, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties.
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As COVID cases rise, hospitals are making plans in case they begin running short of beds. If certain benchmarks are hit, elective surgeries may be curtailed.
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U.S. appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals echoed a string of other courts in finding the Trump campaign offered no evidence of any election fraud.
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President Trump invited Pa. lawmakers to the White House. Then everyone went silent.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday summoned Republican members of the Pennsylvania legislature to the White House after a GOP hearing in Gettysburg.
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U.S. colleges mull new virus protocols for students’ return
The coronavirus presented huge challenges for the fall semester for U.S. colleges that opened the academic year with in-person learning.
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Macy’s Christmas Light Show returns Friday — virtually
Macy’s Christmas Light Show returns Friday but people will have to check it out online as the store takes coronavirus precautions.
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Delaware getting COVID-19 testing lab to save money, turnaround time
Delaware COVID-19 tests are now sent as far away as California for evaluation. Starting next month, thousands will be processed daily in New Castle County.
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‘We are out of the car’: South Camden residents take notice of new police walkthrough strategy
Camden police this year began walking the waterfront neighborhoods by foot. Neighbors say they see the difference. Chantale Belefanti reports.
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The next big thing in the Pa. legislature? Another fight over congressional maps
Compared to previous cycles, Democrats control the governorship and the Supreme Court — positions that give them considerable sway over the process.
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In Georgia, Republicans juggle Biden win and Trump loyalties
Twin Georgia Senate runoffs have Republicans in a quandary.
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