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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Cases growing in Monmouth, Ocean Counties
Cases numbers in New Jersey are increasing, state officials said on Monday. The rate of spread is highest in the southern part of the state.
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Report: Order to shorten count wasn’t made by Census Bureau
“Senior officials at the Bureau, including the Director, did not know who ultimately made the decision to accelerate the Census schedule," the report said.
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North Philly residents demand to be included in search for new Temple University president
A group of Temple faculty, state lawmakers and North Philly residents say the mostly white search committee for a new president needs a shake-up.
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Delaware police seize largest stash of fentanyl in state history
Police seized enough fentanyl to kill three-quarters of Delaware’s population following a two-year investigation.
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NY judge: Postal service must process election mail in a timely manner
The written decision by U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero came after several individuals, including candidates for public office, sued.
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Wolf to veto school sports bill; override attempt expected
The Wolf administration’s gathering limits apply to youth sports, but legislation that cleared the state House and Senate would empower schools to make their own rules.
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On 75th anniversary of UN, its chief appeals for peace
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres made an appeal to preserve the longest period in modern history without a military confrontation between the world’s most powerful nations.
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Officials: Isaias likely responsible for sharp decline in endangered plant along N.J. beaches
The 2020 census revealed 941 seabeach amaranth plants — a sharp decline from the 7,195 plants counted in 2019.
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As more teachers stay out of classrooms, N.J. schools struggle to find substitutes
Many teachers are retiring, asking for leave or not wanting to go to schools in person amid COVID-19 fears.
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NWS: N.J. rip currents ‘life-threatening’ to anyone who enters ocean
Large swells up to eight feet high — generated by the distant Hurricane Teddy — are creating dangerous conditions and rip currents, according to the National Weather Service.
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Road diet! Washington Ave. slims down from 5 lanes to 3
The South Philly road is one of the city’s most dangerous. Many neighbors see the change as positive though some challenge the virtual engagement done.
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Everything you need to know if you’re facing eviction in Pennsylvania
With thousands of renters struggling to make ends meet, Spotlight PA has put together a guide for those facing eviction.
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The farmhouse, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has its own rich Black heritage: ties to the Great Migration of the 20th century.
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Delaware schoolhouse may get rightful place in Black history
Lawmakers propose turning the site, and two others connected to the landmark Supreme Court desegregation ruling, into National Park Service affiliates.
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Resist Covid Take 6!: UArts brings Carrie Mae Weems posters to Philly
The awareness campaign with striking posters has already been in New York, Atlanta, Savannah, Miami, Nashville, Dallas and Chicago.
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