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Education

COVID cases force the private Philadelphia School to switch to remote learning

In-person learning will not resume until after Oct. 27 at least. Eight coronavirus cases have been confirmed at the Center City school.

6 years ago

Oct. 2, 2020: A mail-in ballot for the Nov. 3 election in a mailbox in Rutherford. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)
Politics & Policy

Advocates sue N.J. on behalf of ‘displaced’ voters without a ballot

The lawsuit asks Secretary of State Tahesha Way to help voters who are not currently living at their home address because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump wipes away sweat during an NBC News Town Hall, at Perez Art Museum Miami, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Biden outraises Trump $383M to $248M in September

President Donald Trump was outraised by Democrat Joe Biden in September and is being outgunned financially by his rival with just weeks to go until Election Day.

6 years ago

A Mariner East pipeline valve site on the edge of the Andover development, Thornbury Township, Delaware County, illustrates the pipeline's path through densely-populated southeastern Pennsylvania. (Jon Hurdle/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Courts & Law
StateImpact Pennsylvania

At hearing on Mariner East safety, plaintiffs say Sunoco’s public awareness plan falls short

The plaintiffs are asking the PUC to investigate if Sunoco’s safety measures protect the public, and, if it finds safety is lacking, to close down the lines.

6 years ago

Alice and Len Sayles return their ballots in the drop box outside City Hall
Politics & Policy

Pa. says ‘overwhelming majority of ballots’ will be counted three days after Election Day

Pa. Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar said she expects the “overwhelming majority of ballots” to be tabulated three days after Election Day.

6 years ago

This photo collage shows 10th Congressional District candidates: Democrat Eugene DePasquale, left, and Republican Scott Perry, right. (Commonwealth Media Services and Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Politics & Policy

Incumbent Perry and challenger DePasquale battle for voters in a divided 10th Congressional District

Democratic challenger and current state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale is seeking to unseat Republican incumbent Scott Perry, who has held the position since 2012.

6 years ago

From left, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf and Philadelphia ICE field office director Simona Flores-Lund speak during a press conference on Oct. 16, 2020. (Screenshot)
Courts & Law

ICE officials use Philly press conference to tout 170 arrests in ‘sanctuary’ cities

'Operation Rise' arrests in Philadelphia, New York, Denver, Seattle, Baltimore, and Washington coincide with the final leg of the presidential campaign.

6 years ago

People in their vehicles receive COVID-19 tests at a barrier free location outside the Pinn Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly

Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'

6 years ago

The Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Russ Walker/PA Post)
Money

Pennsylvania sees another big monthly drop in jobless rate

However, the state still has yet to recover many of the jobs lost to the economic impact of the coronavirus.

6 years ago

Bryan Morton coaches a child in Camden in 2011, at about the time he founded the North Camden Little League. (April Saul for WHYY)
Community

Influential Camden leader charged for attack at ‘Elite Professionals’ dinner

Bryan Morton is charged with third-degree aggravated assault for allegedly beating Rashan Prailow with a microphone at a weekend dinner.

6 years ago

Early voters line up to cast their ballots at the South Regional Library polling location in Durham, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Politics & Policy

Avalanche of early votes transforming 2020 election

The rush to vote is leading experts to predict that a record 150 million votes may be cast and turnout rates could be higher than in any presidential election since 1908.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump talks with voters after an NBC News Town Hall, at Perez Art Museum Miami, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Trump, Biden go at it — from a distance — in town halls

Coming just two and a half weeks before Election Day, the events Thursday night offered crystalizing contrasts and a national, if divided, audience.

6 years ago

The greenhouses at Harper's Garden (Courtesy of FCM Hospitality)
Lifestyle

Center City restaurant Harper’s Garden grows outdoor dining setup with private greenhouses

With its 10 heated, individual greenhouses, Harper’s hopes to be able to keep their outdoor dining afloat through the wintry weather.

6 years ago

Left to right: David Richter and U.S. Rep. Andy Kim are vying for the U.S House of Representatives seat for New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional district. (campaign photos)
Politics & Policy

Kim and Richter make case for being the true voice of N.J.’s 3rd Congressional District

Republican David Richter says Democratic incumbent Andy Kim is no moderate. Kim says Richter is caught up in labels.

6 years ago

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Dr. Damali Campbell-Oparaji, a Black woman, wearing a purple shirt stands in a hallway.
Health

Assessing COVID-19’s toll on Black physicians’ practices

Fewer patient visits, delayed or reduced insurance reimbursements, and the coronavirus itself struck a blow at some offices — and the communities they serve.

6 years ago

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