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A Berks immigration center detainee and six staff have contracted COVID-19 since October
Six employees at the Berks Family Residential center have tested positive for coronavirus in the last two months.
6 years ago
Virus is the wild card in how Atlantic City fares in 2021
When and how thoroughly Atlantic City bounces back is likely to depend on how quickly and effectively the coronavirus pandemic is brought under control in 2021.
6 years ago
Newark, Del., residents complain of COVID-era church services in two-story home
Bay Pointe neighbors in Newark, Del., say Ignition Church is violating COVID-19 restrictions by holding services without masks and physical distancing.
6 years ago
These men modeled responsible manhood for me in prison. It’s time to bring them home.
I worked hard to destroy the mindset and behavior that led me to prison. Two of the reasons for my change in lifestyle were Dennis and Lee Horton.
6 years ago
Nashville bombing spotlights vulnerable voice, data networks
The blast seriously damaged a key AT&T network facility, an important hub that provides local wireless, internet and video service and connects to regional networks.
6 years ago
Dick Thornburgh, former Pa. governor and US attorney general, dies
Dick Thornburgh died Thursday morning at a retirement community facility outside Pittsburgh. The cause is not yet known.
6 years ago
New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire expected in Philly, leaving communities in fear
New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire has some afraid to leave their homes and comes at the end of a historically violent year.
6 years ago
N.J. charges 12 more bars and restaurants with COVID-19 violations
N.J. bars face penalties of up to 66-day liquor-license suspensions for ignoring COVID restrictions.
6 years ago
‘We need to shift focus’: A Pa. program is helping boroughs and towns plan for climate change
This fall, 21 local boroughs and towns took an inventory of their greenhouse gas emissions, in areas like waste disposal, transportation, and industry.
6 years ago
Why did gyms have to close for a month in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania?
Owners and gym patrons say safety precautions made restrictions in November and December unnecessary. Others say data suggests a different conclusion.
6 years ago
China OKs 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 surges globally
China authorized its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, adding a shot that could see wide use in poorer countries as the virus surges back around the globe.
6 years ago
Murphy, Dems still hammering out issues for decriminalizing weed
A target Jan. 1 deadline will go unmet as N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, and lawmakers sort out penalties for minors busted for marijuana.
6 years ago
Delawareans reveal plans to ring in 2021, and not everyone’s staying home
The governor is urging residents to limit gatherings to their immediate households. Some are heeding his call; others say they can keep safe while socializing.
6 years ago
Listen 1:54How Philly’s biggest 2020 real estate deal could create opportunities for Philly students
Hilco has promised a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership that offers a new pathway into skilled professions for Philadelphia public school students.
6 years ago
From virtual partying with celebs to walking tours through Historic Philadelphia, there’s plenty of ways to say farewell to 2020 and ring in a better year.
6 years ago
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