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Biden: Trump ignores pandemic, stokes unrest, solves neither
Biden is calling the struggle to reopen U.S. schools amid the coronavirus a “national emergency” and accusing Trump of turning his back to instead stoke passions about unrest
6 years ago
With Philly teachers in contract fight, leaders press feds for more K-12 virus aid
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has ridiculed the school district’s bargaining approach. But local pols want the focus to be on Washington.
6 years ago
‘I’m real hype’: Strawberry Mansion celebrates boxing heroes at Boxers’ Trail gateway reveal
The new entrance to Fairmount Park’s Boxers' Trail honors boxers Matthew Saad Muhammad, Bennie Briscoe, and former champion Joe Frazier.
6 years ago
Black groups endorse 76ers bid to build stadium along Delaware River waterfront
One Black leader said those organizations must pressure the Sixers to keep their commitments to ensure they’re not just hype if the project moves forward.
6 years ago
What did summer camp look like this year in Philadelphia?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with the Philly Parks and Rec Dept. and a parent of two about how the city held summer camp during COVID.
6 years ago
Listen 6:01At least 10 Black-owned businesses in Philly receive threatening, racist emails
“My heart dropped,” Shanti Mayers, owner of The Sable Collective, said of receiving an email threatening violence against Black business owners like her.
6 years ago
Fox, C-SPAN, NBC moderators for upcoming Trump-Biden debates
Trump's team has tried to pressure the commission to move up the debates, citing increased use of early and absentee voting because of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Community solar proposal getting bipartisan support in legislature
Energy issues in Pa. can be fiercely partisan, but a measure in the state legislature to encourage clean energy development is gaining support on both sides of the aisle.
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Most schools starting with mix of online and in-person
With schools across the state set to begin classes next week, the focus shifts to making sure reopening plans are in place.
6 years ago
Health officials worry nation not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
As the nation awaits a vaccine to end the pandemic, local health departments say they lack the staff, money and tools to distribute, administer and track millions of vaccines.
6 years ago
Nursing home COVID-19 case, death data still missing from Pa.’s public reports
More than six months after COVID-19 arrived in Pa., the public still doesn’t have a full picture of how many people have died or been sickened by the virus in nursing homes.
6 years ago
Philly arts venues to go red for live events workers
The city joins many others around the country lighting their downtowns red to push for economic assistance.
6 years ago
Parents, teachers brace for return of virtual school in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania’s largest school district will be 100% virtual through at least mid-November. Families and teachers hope it goes better than the spring.
6 years ago
Decades of racist transportation policy killed Avante Reynolds — Cobbs Creek wants change
Cobbs Creek Parkway is one of the city’s most dangerous roadways. How many lives will be lost before the state improves safety conditions?
6 years ago
Pa. GOP advances election bill that would ban drop boxes, get mail-in ballots to voters earlier
The bill was championed by Republicans as an effort to ensure a secure election, and decried by Democrats as an attack on ballot access.
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