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‘Should I have even gone to college?’: Why Philly borrowers want Biden to cancel student debt
More than 50 community organizers and student borrowers rallied in front of President-elect Biden’s Center City headquarters to demand he cancel all federal student loan debt.
6 years ago
Attorney: Congressional seat data not ready until February
The Census Bureau has found new irregularities in the headcount data that determines congressional seat allocations and the distribution of $1.5 trillion in spending each year
6 years ago
As restrictions lift, reopened Pa. businesses cast a wary eye towards the future
After state officials introduced the now-expired limits, COVID-19 cases declined slightly from a peak in mid-December, but a post-holiday bump could still materialize.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Fraction of vaccines distributed, two mega sites to open Friday
Gov. Murphy praised the state for administering 101,417 vaccinations by Monday, but that is just a fraction of the roughly 400,000 doses sent to New Jersey.
6 years ago
Virtual parade, military escort part of Biden inauguration plans
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has released more details about the plans for the inauguration later this month.
6 years ago
Philly museums begin reopening after city eases COVID-19 restrictions
Museums were forced to temporarily shut down in November amid the city’s rising coronavirus cases.
6 years ago
How to spot the ‘bright stars’ in our lives and find peace after a difficult year
WHYY’s Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with psychologist Dan Gottlieb about how to find peace and well-being in the wake of a stressful 2020.
6 years ago
Listen 5:19Recovering from emergency bypass surgery, Wilmington mayor to take oath for second term
Mike Purzycki underwent surgery last week after his physical revealed significant blockage. He will take the oath of office virtually on Tuesday.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: With holidays over, vaccination effort expected to ramp up
“What we need to do now is to continue all the mitigation efforts … stay at home, do not participate in large or small gatherings,” Levine said.
6 years ago
Thousands of Pa. children with autism are set to lose access to treatment in mid-January
A change at the state level is blocking funding for a type of one-on-one therapy when conducted at clinics rather than in the home.
6 years ago
Everyone wants to know: When can I get the COVID vaccine?
Weeks after the rollout of the first coronavirus vaccine, questions continue to pour in from readers and listeners on when it'll be more readily available.
6 years ago
Listen 3:38‘My phone has not stopped ringing’: A new Chesco eviction prevention program expands Jan. 5
A Chester County eviction prevention program expands into the Coatesville area on Jan. 5 as families continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Black homeowners refinance less and pay more for mortgages, new data reveals
A Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta report found Black and non-white Hispanic homeowners paid more interest on their mortgages.
6 years ago
Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting
Some proposals would completely get rid of no-excuse absentee voting; other plans would clarify rules around how mail ballots can be submitted and counted.
6 years ago
Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ Trump votes
The conversation was the latest in an unprecedented effort by a sitting president to pressure a state official to reverse the outcome of a free and fair election that he lost.
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