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Staff is “running out of gas” at Torrance State Hospital, where federal inspectors said short-staffing created safety risks in 2018 and 2019.
6 years ago
No snow day for Philadelphia students, despite a storm and fond wishes
The district — which is not the only one taking a no snow day stance — is standing firm.
6 years ago
As we bid farewell to 2020, tell us your story of good news from this year
From professional or personal accomplishments, to taking leaps of faith, to successfully baking that sourdough. What are some happier moments you’ll remember in 2020?
6 years ago
This winter storm is going to be very different depending on your neighborhood
A nor'easter is nearing the Philadelphia region, and its impacts should vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood.
6 years ago
‘We knew it was inevitable’: Pa. child care centers wrestle with COVID surge
Providers are struggling as they navigate how to stay afloat financially while keeping the children they serve and their staffs safe.
6 years ago
Listen 3:36Report: West Philadelphia renters face a growing risk of displacement
More than half of all renters in West Philadelphia’s District 3 struggle to pay rent. Without policy change, many could be priced out, a new report suggests.
6 years ago
‘Pulling the floor out’: As pandemic unemployment expires, people downsize, go into debt
About 400,000 Pennsylvania residents are expected to lose Pandemic Unemployment Assistance when it sunsets the day after Christmas.
6 years ago
$100M water park at Showboat hotel OK’d, tax break pending
The key to making the project work — 20 years of tax breaks the Showboat's owner is seeking — has not yet been decided.
6 years ago
Winter storm update: Montco urges residents to stay home; no vaccine shipment disruption expected
Snow and heavy precipitation may cause widespread power outages, followed by a significant drop in temperatures later this week.
6 years ago
‘They make the public safer’: Upper Darby police to wear body cameras in 2021
In an attempt to further criminal justice reform efforts, township officials have secured federal funding to equip its officers with the cameras.
6 years ago
SEPTA and Drexel team up to stop the spread of COVID-19 on public transit
Together, the institutions will pursue more than $600,000 in federal funding to develop and test new air and surface cleaning technology.
6 years ago
Gov. Carney ‘very worried’ by relentless rise of COVID-19 in Del. as stricter measures take effect
The last week saw an average of 819 new cases a day in Delaware — nearly four times higher than the peak in the spring.
6 years ago
Honking protesters in Wilmington demand Biden deliver on immigration, justice reform
Protesters gathered in downtown Wilmington Tuesday afternoon to urge President-elect Biden to take action on immigration and criminal justice reform.
6 years ago
West Philly synagogue’s virtual Hanukkah party raises thousands for neighboring nonprofit
West Philly temple Kol Tzedek held their annual Hanukkah party online this year. In the process, they raised thousands for a nearby nonprofit.
6 years ago
Listen 2:45Problems with signatures, envelopes top reasons NJ ballots rejected
Activists are planning a push to improve laws regarding the "cure" process for ballot challenges.
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