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Greek alphabet now in use as extremely active hurricane season depletes names
For the second time in the history, the National Hurricane Center is using the Greek alphabet to name new cyclones during this year's record-breaking hurricane season.
6 years ago
Different ways local Jewish congregations are celebrating Rosh Hashanah during the pandemic
Some smaller congregations plan to gather in backyards. Many others are holding services virtually.
6 years ago
What I learned when Kamala Harris came to my block
Columnist Solomon Jones shares his thoughts on what it will take for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to win the 2020 election.
6 years ago
Another round of Intracoastal Waterway dredging gets underway in N.J.
Another round of dredging around a stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway through New Jersey is underway.
6 years ago
Schuylkill to Susquehanna Greenway gets special state designation
The corridor passes through Chester, Montgomery and Lancaster Counties. The status gives completion of the trail higher funding priority.
6 years ago
Pa. unemployment rate drops to 10.3%, hospitality and leisure still suffering
After widespread job shedding in March and April, just over half of those who lost work in Pa. had been rehired by August.
6 years ago
Puerto Rico getting funds for power grid 3 years after Maria
“The Trump Administration delayed, dragged its feet and resisted allocating these badly needed funds,” said Rep. Velázquez, who was born in Puerto Rico.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy signs landmark environmental justice law
Advocates say the law is the toughest in the nation, requiring applicants for environmental permits to explain the impact of their project on communities of color.
6 years ago
Milk Street host Christopher Kimball talks bridging cultural divides through food
Milk Street host/creator Christopher Kimball talks to Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn about the new season of his show and his new book, “Cookish.”
6 years ago
Listen 6:08AP exclusive: More migrant women say they didn’t OK surgery
The women's lack of consent or knowledge raises severe legal and ethical issues, lawyers and medical experts said.
6 years ago
Voting victories for Democrats in Pa. might have closed the door on more election reform
Election boards want to start processing mail-in ballots before Election Day, but such a move would require cooperation between the Democratic governor and Republican leaders.
6 years ago
US bans WeChat, TikTok citing national security
The order Friday was put into place, according to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, to “combat China’s malicious collection of American citizens’ personal data."
6 years ago
The arts group vs. the artist: Court arguments heard in Painted Bride appeal
A Philadelphia judge blocked the sale of Painted Bride’s building, citing protection of an ‘irreplaceable’ mosaic. The case is in Commonwealth Court now.
6 years ago
A plan for mixed-income development in North Philly suffers setback
Councilmember María Quiñones-Sánchez withdrew a bill to rezone for a 20-story apartment tower on a former scrapyard and 40 rowhouses.
6 years ago
COVID-19 tanked the hotel business. Workers of color are feeling the biggest squeeze
Coronavirus hit the hospitality industry especially hard. Blue-collar, mostly Black and Latino employees face long-term damage to their financial futures.
6 years ago
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