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Pa. hospitals on the brink of a staffing crisis as COVID-19 surges
At least a third of the hospitals in the southwest and south-central part of the state expect shortages in the next week. Some rural facilities are already in crisis.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Zoo lights up blue to thank health care workers, first responders
Although LumiNature is a no-go this year because of the pandemic, the country’s oldest zoo is still finding ways to make things shine.
6 years ago
When will we know if Thanksgiving brought a COVID-19 spike?
Officials in the region tightened restrictions and warned against holiday gatherings and travel. Did it make a difference?
6 years ago
Kensington residents to speak out about journalist voyeurs in their neighborhood
The Philadelphia neighborhood has been in the national media as the epicenter of the opioid crisis. An online forum will let residents sound off about how their story is told.
6 years ago
Listen 2:07Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in
Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”
6 years ago
Supreme Court again asked to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
In the lawsuit, Kelly and the other GOP plaintiffs had sought to either throw out the 2.5 million mail-in ballots submitted under the law or to wipe out the election results.
6 years ago
Building trust in COVID-19 vaccine marred by misinformation and America’s racist medical past
Community health care providers and community leaders work together to protect vulnerable populations.
6 years ago
Philly parks are going organic with ban on synthetic weed-killers
The ban on non-organic herbicides applies to all city parks, trails and playgrounds. Advocates say it will clean city land of dangerous toxins.
6 years ago
Bucks County boy, 2, dies of apparent gunshot, father arrested
The father allegedly told police the boy hit his head, but officers said he appeared to have sustained a gunshot wound.
6 years ago
Delaware issues stay-at-home advisory, mask mandate
Gov. John Carney issues stay-at-home advisory to protect residents from the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases.
6 years ago
Pandemic, partisan attacks exposed gaps in Pa.’s new mail-in voting law
While many lawmakers agree changes are needed, finding common ground in the current hyper-partisan climate might be impossible.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania Capitol closing to public amid virus surge
The governor’s office and General Assembly will continue to operate, with access limited to employees and others with credentials, the agency said.
6 years ago
Bucks County pilots a ‘humanity-based’ policing approach with social workers
Since George Floyd’s killing, many have proposed programs where social workers trained in crisis intervention operate alongside police officers.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Officials brace for possible shortage of hospital beds, medical staff
Philadelphia health officials say COVID-19 hospitalizations have jumped 48% in less than two weeks.
6 years ago
Malware caused Delaware County government computer disruptions
Some Delaware County employees were prevented from accessing files on their network. The malware did not affect elections and emergency services systems.
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