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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19 at 74
Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks.
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Creeping salt water forces Cape May City to consider more desalination
Shallow private wells near Shore are under special threat as seas rise.
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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.
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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.
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