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School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philly school district approves plan to start year online

The city’s Board of Education approved a revised version of the district’s reopening plan, the highlight of which was a commitment to all-virtual learning through November 17.

6 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton.
Politics & Policy

N.J. voters will decide on constitutional amendment to delay redistricting

Results from the 2020 census might be delayed, which could complicate efforts to redraw district boundaries in time for N.J.’s 2021 state legislative elections.

6 years ago

Temple University campus at North Broad Street in Philadelphia (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Temple faculty demand online classes

Members of Temple University’s faculty and staff are demanding that classes be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Vice President Mike Pence speaks  at a “Cops for Trump” campaign event at the police station Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Greensburg, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Politics & Policy

‘You won’t be safe,’ Pence warns in Pennsylvania campaign

Vowing to bring “peace and security to cities across America," Mike Pence on Thursday carried the Trump campaign's message of law and order to exurban Pennsylvania.

6 years ago

A jogger can be seen in the distance running in Wilmington
Health

Increased coronavirus enforcement at businesses coming to Delaware

After more than 1,000 complaints about businesses not following COVID-19 precautions, Delaware inspectors will be more aggressive enforcing the rules.

6 years ago

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from pad 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Thursday, July 30, 2020, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Science

‘On our way to Mars’: NASA rover will look for signs of life

NASA’s Perseverance rode a mighty Atlas V rocket into a clear morning sky in the world’s third and final Mars launch of the summer.

6 years ago

State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) speaks during a House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee meeting
Politics & Policy

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Gov. Wolf seeks censure against lawmaker for ‘misinformation’ 

“There are no words that adequately describe my disdain for the antics Rep. Diamond displayed in his latest missive,” said Governor Wolf.

6 years ago

Indoor dining amid coronavirus pandemic
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Jersey Shore freeholder to Murphy: Reopen indoor dining

Murphy has expressed worry that a rising number of COVID-19 cases are being traced to indoor house parties, adding that they endanger the restart of other indoor activities.

6 years ago

(Yong Kim/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmaker mimics health secretary’s call for trans acceptance to defend not wearing mask

Rep. Russ Diamond has been one of the loudest opponents of Dr. Rachel Levine's order requiring most people, barring a health issue, to wear a mask while in public.

6 years ago

Phillies at Citizens Bank Park
Community
NBC10

Phillies cancel all ballpark activity after 2 staffers test positive for COVID-19

All activity at Citizens Bank Park has been canceled "until further notice," the Phillies said in a brief statement Thursday.

6 years ago

Representative John Lewis thanks the crowd gathered at St. Joseph's University on April 16th 2018 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's death.
Politics & Policy

Watch live: Funeral service for the late John Lewis in Georgia

The funeral follows a week of honoring the longtime lawmaker and civil rights icon following his death on July 17.

6 years ago

In this Oct. 31, 2011 file photo, then-Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain holds up a muffin that has his catch-phrase 9-9-9 tax plan printed on it  before speaking at the National Press Club in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Health

Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19 at 74

Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks.

6 years ago

Cape May City (smallbones from Creative Commons (CC0 1.0)
Science
NJ Spotlight

Creeping salt water forces Cape May City to consider more desalination

Shallow private wells near Shore are under special threat as seas rise.

6 years ago

Car buying amid a pandemic
Community

The best car-buying incentives are over, but you may still find a good deal

April’s record-breaking rebates are long gone as car sales pick up, but experts say that doesn’t mean potential buyers can’t get a good deal.

6 years ago

Tumar Alexander
Politics & Policy
NBC10

Kenney to appoint Tumar Alexander as Philly’s acting managing director

The Managing Director's office oversees public safety departments, streets, 311 and health and human services among other city services.

6 years ago

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