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‘There’s a sense of urgency:’ Many Pa. voters are hand-delivering their mail ballots
“People don’t trust mailing in their ballots, and I can’t blame them."
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Rethinking the holidays: Traditions, change are on the table
If ever there were a year when people could use the comfort of a big holiday dinner, this is it. Yet in 2020, a joyful meal around a crowded table is a high risk situation.
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NBC holds fast to dueling town halls despite celebrity anger
NBC News isn't backing down from its decision to schedule President Trump for a town hall in the same time slot that his Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, is speaking on ABC.
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Igloos allowed, fires in a barrel banned: Philly rules on winter outdoor dining
Winterized outdoor dining must be in compliance with existing coronavirus safety measures, such as maintaining six feet of distance between tables.
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On #MeToo anniversary, leaders say focus is on inequality
As the #MeToo movement marks its third anniversary, founder Tarana Burke is working to make sure it remains inclusive and reclaims its original intent.
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At Constitution Center, Biden addresses COVID, Supreme Court and ‘94 crime bill
Biden’s town hall in Philadelphia will be moderated by ABC’s George Stephanopoulos. President Trump is participating in his own, separate town hall in Miami, hosted by NBC.
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Dr. Deborah Birx warns of ‘silent spread’ in northeastern states during visit to State College
She commended college students who have made sacrifices in their personal lives to keep the larger community safe.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State recovers more than half of pandemic job losses
New Jersey has regained 467,000 jobs since April, shortly after the coronavirus pandemic began thrashing the state’s economy.
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Biden campaign finds 3rd virus link; Harris suspends travel
Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots.
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N.J. food banks build stockpiles, bracing for a COVID-19 winter
One executive fears a "perfect storm" with higher demand amid the possibility of more business closures and job losses.
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GOP pushes Barrett’s nomination ahead, Dems decry ‘sham’
Judge Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to take the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg seems inevitable, as even some Senate Democrats acknowledged.
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Mailing your ballot in Philly? Follow the flowers
A get out the vote campaign dresses up postal boxes in Philadelphia with large-scale flower arrangements.
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Listen 1:41With hours until portal closes, Philly census advocates make one final push for an accurate count
Census advocates in the city woke up Wednesday morning ready to begin a final two-day push to boost Philly’s 56% response rate, which is down six points from a decade ago.
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‘Fuel the Vote’: Philly restaurants team up to feed voters at satellite election offices
Chef Michael Solomonov and Stephen Starr are among the Philly restaurateurs working together to feed voters at the city’s satellite election offices on Thursday.
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As weather turns colder, Delaware restaurants get help to add heaters for outdoor dining
Restaurants in New Castle County can apply for up to $5,000 in grant money to make their outdoor dining areas warmer as the weather turns colder.
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