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Federal agents use crowd control munitions to disperse Black Lives Matter protesters near the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on Monday, July 20, 2020, in Portland, Ore. Officers used teargas and projectiles to move the crowd after some protesters tore down a fence fronting the courthouse. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
Courts & Law

Oregon governor says U.S. agents will start leaving Portland

The negotiated plan includes a “robust presence” of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland.

6 years ago

A student gets off the bus for the 1st day of school at Oakcrest High School on Tuesday. Sept. 3, 2019. (Craig Matthews/The Press of Atlantic City via AP)
Community

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Bill would demand fully online learning to start the fall

Three Democrats from the Assembly want all classes in New Jersey to start online this fall.

6 years ago

Hospital
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Climate change, structural racism pose double threat to Black parents. Birth workers can help

A recent scientific review showed the effects of climate change can worsen the systemic racism Black parents already face.

6 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Most people are filling out the census, just not those N.J. says most need to be counted

Low response rates in communities of color could mean the loss of federal funds.

6 years ago

Opera Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

As fall theater season collapses, Opera Philadelphia pivots to film

Instead of producing opera for the stage, the company will turn operas into original films and release them on the company’s own online video channel. 

6 years ago

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A train moves along the Market-Frankford Line. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Health
Eyes on the Street

4 ways SEPTA can reduce COVID-19 risks on transit

COVID-19 has hurt SEPTA immensely. Now is the time to make changes to protect riders and employees while strengthening the system for the future.

6 years ago

Camden Board of Education building. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Education

Camden city schools share tentative plan for hybrid reopening

Under Camden’s reopening plan, two distinct student groups will be formed. While one group is learning remotely, the other group receives in-person instruction.

6 years ago

Patterson Elementary Principal Kenneth Jessup (right), with second grade teacher Marjorie Thomas (center), and K-4 science teacher John Steczak (left), at the area next to the school where outdoor class is planned to take place. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Education

Some Philly schools want to use outdoor classrooms when IRL lessons resume

While Philadelphia School District students won't return to classrooms until at least November, some principals are already thinking about how to use outdoor learning spaces.

6 years ago

Michelle Elbin (left) and Dave Evasew, owners of the Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics Center. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Health

Pa. business owners to Wolf: Please police mask requirement so we don’t have to

Some business owners are calling on state officials to step in and enforce their own rules.

6 years ago

Listen 1:52
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Education
The Notebook

With Philly’s revised virtual learning plan, advocates call for expanding internet access

Some say the city and corporate players need to display more urgency.

6 years ago

The Phillies held their season opener against the Miami Marlins on July 24, 2020.  Because of the COVID-19 pandemic all Major League Baseball games will be played without fans.  In honor of the Black Lives Matter and in the memory of George Floyd players on both teams held a symbolic black ribbon for social justice and unity before the game.
Health

Yankees-Phillies series postponed amid virus worries

More than a dozen Marlins players and staff members tested positive for COVID-19 in an outbreak that stranded the team in Philadelphia on Sunday.

6 years ago

U.S. Coast Guard
Down the Shore
Community

Coast Guard rescues fishing crew from life raft off N.J. coast

U.S. Coast Guard personnel rescued two people after a fishing vessel began sinking Tuesday off the New Jersey coast. 

6 years ago

Delaware parents will have to wait until August to learn how the state plans to restart schools. (AP Photo/Suchat Pederson)
Education

Del. coronavirus recovery: Return to school decision coming next week

Delaware Gov. John Carney predicts students would return to school with a mix of in-person education and online learning.

6 years ago

Pa. Health Secretary Rachel Levine (Commonwealth Media Services)
Spotlight PA

Pa. health secretary denounces transphobic attacks: ‘Our children are watching’

Pennsylvania’s top health official on Tuesday denounced a recent series of transphobic attacks against her, saying she felt compelled to personally address the discrimination.

6 years ago

Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium
Health

Black Doctors Consortium calls on Philly hospitals to offer rapid community testing

Hospitals can turn COVID-19 tests results around in hours. The Black Doctors Consortium says that should be offered to communities most affected by the virus.

6 years ago

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