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Volunteers load boxes of food into a car during a Greater Pittsburgh Community Food bank drive-up food distribution
Community
WESA

‘Just scraping by’: Pa. families waiting on additional SNAP benefits as court fight continues

An October survey showed an increase in food insecurity in southwestern Pa. of more than 40 percent.

6 years ago

Registered nurse Chrissie Burkhiser puts on personal protective equipment as she prepares to treat a COVID-19 patient in the in the emergency room
Health

Nurses wanted: Swamped hospitals scramble for pandemic help

With COVID-19 surging from coast to coast, the number of hospitalized patients has more than doubled over the past month, pushing health care workers to the breaking point.

6 years ago

Protesters carrying a banner reading
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Trump’s army of new Pa. voters could shape 2022 elections — if the GOP can keep them

While President-elect Joe Biden’s strength with urban and suburban voters ultimately won him Pa., Trump’s performance cannot be understated, far exceeding his 2016 totals.

6 years ago

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The SEPTA 23 bus appears to have increased ridership after the Chestnut Hill West Regional Rail Line closed earlier this year. (Courtesy of Philadelphia Transit Riders Union)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Philly Transit Riders Union: COVID is surging. SEPTA needs to prevent crowding on buses

One Philadelphia bus line is experiencing crowding, according to its riders. The issue points to concerns about how to safely ride transit during a pandemic.

6 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a recent Parks Department ribbon-cutting. (City of Philadelphia/Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Money
Broke in Philly

How would you spend $1M in city cash? Philly wants residents to shape next budget

Set aside from the city’s capital budget, the $1 million will be spent through a participatory budgeting process.

6 years ago

The Franklin Square Electrical Light Spectacle is presented by PECO. More than 50,000 lights dance to holiday music performed by The Philly Pops.
Things To Do
Community
December 3 - 9, 2020

Holiday lights aglow, orchestra on demand, and Michael Eric Dyson’s new book in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

The Delaware Valley region is ablaze with holiday light shows from the city to the suburbs.

6 years ago

Listen 6:55
President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Money

Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan virus aid bill

Biden said the developing coronavirus aid package "wouldn’t be the answer, but it would be the immediate help for a lot of things.”

6 years ago

Cooling towers at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Federal agency approves transfer of TMI-2 for decommissioning

The Department of Environmental Protection had opposed the transfer, but withdrew objections after reaching an agreement on oversight in August.

6 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden speaks at a news conference to introduce his nominees and appointees to economic policy posts at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

President-elect Joe Biden meets with workers impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns

Some workers fought back tears describing the hardship of losing their jobs to President-elect Joe Biden in a virtual roundtable meeting Wednesday afternoon.

6 years ago

(Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

‘Mistakes were made’ at maskless election hearing held by COVID-positive lawmaker, Pa. Senate leader says

Breaking his silence, top GOP Sen. Jake Corman said his office is reviewing how the hearing was organized and executed.

6 years ago

A sign reminds patrons to mask up while inside a Pennsylvania restaurant.
Money
Broke in Philly

Pa. coronavirus update: L&I secretary asks Senate to extend unemployment relief

The federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) had extended benefits for a total of 39 weeks.

6 years ago

Dekalb and Main streets in Norristown, Pennsylvania. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Urban Planning

’20 years behind’ in development, Norristown is looking for a change

A request for proposals seeks someone to acquire, construct, manage and market a mix of commercial and residential uses at Main and DeKalb streets.

6 years ago

The Supreme Court is seen on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Washington.
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight

NJ’s clout in House could hang on census case before Supreme Court

Supreme Court justices will hear a challenge to the Trump administration's position that undocumented immigrants shouldn't be counted for congressional apportionment.

6 years ago

A medical worker collects a sample after a patient self-administered a COVID-19 nasal swab test at a Walgreens pharmacy, Friday, July 31, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: State revises travel advisory

New Jersey officials are urging all visitors entering the state as well as returning residents to self-quarantine for 14 days.

6 years ago

Herman Termeer, 54, stands on the roof of his home as the Blue Ridge Fire burns along the hillside in Chino Hills
Science

UN calls on humanity to end ‘war on nature,’ go carbon-free

The head of the United Nations is calling on countries to end what he calls a war on nature and instead embrace a future without carbon pollution triggering global warming.

6 years ago

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