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A protester holds up a sign that says ''Cancel Student Debt''
Community

‘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

The 2020 census form. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

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

Laura Tierney, manager of Bonnet Lane Family Restaurant in Abington, Pa., serves customers in the dining room. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

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

A health care worker holds up a syringe containing a COVID-19 vaccine at Roosevelt Care Center
Health

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

President-elect Joe Biden arrives at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

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

The Rocky statue is outfitted with a mock surgical face mask
Arts & Entertainment

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

Dr. Dan Gottlieb
Health

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

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Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki is recovering from bypass surgery but begins his second term Tuesday. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Recovering 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

A Penn Medicine worker receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

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

Paraprofessional Jessica Wein helps Josh Nazzaro, who lives with autism, with his classwork while attending class virtually from his home
Health
WITF

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

James Kerr, an EMT with Emergency Medical Staffing Solutions, enters the Chester County Public Health Department’s health clinic to receive the Moderna vaccine. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

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

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A protester wearing a face mask holds up a sign that says,
Community

‘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.

6 years ago

Jessica Ramos at her home in West Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Money

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

Voters wait in line to casts their ballot in the Pennsylvania primary
Politics & Policy

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

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

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