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Millions stick to Thanksgiving travel plans despite warnings
Despite emphatic warnings from public health authorities to stay home for Thanksgiving, millions of Americans are crowding the nation’s airports ahead of the holiday.
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Biden builds out national security picks with Blinken, Kerry
John Kerry will lead the incoming administration’s effort to combat climate change. Biden also plans to nominate Antony Blinken as his secretary of state.
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Financially distressed Pa. towns faring better than expected, while others in pain
Years of financial oversight through Act 47 has prepared cities that were thought to be doomed by the pandemic, while others face cuts and potentially massive tax hikes.
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Some counties will miss Pennsylvania’s election results certification deadline
Delays shouldn’t affect statewide certification, experts say.
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Nonprofits and ministries that offer annual sit-down Thanksgiving dinners to those in need say this year's fellowship will look different.
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As Delco COVID-19 cases surge, rivalry football game continues — with precautions
The annual “Media Bowl” between Penncrest and Strath Haven High School featured restricted attendance, masks and face shields in an attempt to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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Listen 2:48City board charged with oversight of Philly police shootings hasn’t met for a year
Philadelphia’s Use of Force Review Board is the only venue for civilian oversight of shootings involving police. The board last met in October 2019.
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How to sort through the uneasiness Thanksgiving brings this year
Deciding to gather or not can seem like just one more thing to deal with in this pandemic-disrupted year.
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Listen 1:36Worker-owned businesses promise better pay, but not everyone can afford to be the boss
Worker-owned businesses promise better wages, but for some of the workers who could benefit the most in Philly, being the boss is close to impossible.
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Listen 4:32Philadelphia Eagles fall to Cleveland Browns 22-17
It was another tough day for Wentz and the Eagles, plagued by inconsistency and hurt by injuries all season.
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Trump appeals rejection of effort to block Pennsylvania vote
President Donald Trump's appeal comes a day after a federal judge issued a scathing order shooting down claims of widespread irregularities with mail-in ballots.
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Montco parents worry two-week move to virtual learning will harm students’ mental health
On Monday, Montgomery County schools will temporarily move to virtual learning to limit COVID-19's spread. Parents worry how the move will affect students' mental health.
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Trump’s legal team cried vote fraud, but courts found none
U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann compared the campaign's legal arguments to “Frankenstein's Monster,” concluding that Trump's team offered only “speculative accusations."
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‘And your little dog, too!’: Moore College’s dark vision of Oz, America
Artist Jonathan Santoro uses the Wizard of Oz as a jumping-off point to explore the sinister side of suburbia in the street windows of the Galleries at Moore.
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Planning to test and travel for the holidays? It might be trickier than you think
Which test should you go for? Can you even schedule one? How long should you isolate before your test, and afterward? There’s a lot to consider.
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