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Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets
Policy changes to slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescriptions
6 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: General election to be a mix of mail-in, in-person voting
Gov. Murphy confirms N.J. will use largely the same plan from the primary for the general election. This time all registered voters will get a mail-in ballot.
6 years ago
Kamala Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign
The enthusiasm surrounding her historic candidacy has brought in a record $48 million in 48 hours.
6 years ago
Philly Councilmember Curtis Jones supports call to fill Devil’s Pool with rocks
There are no current plans to fill in the natural water well, but that isn’t stopping nearby residents from calling for action.
6 years ago
Listen 1:37Hospital visits to those who are ill but not dying are vital too, clergy argue
When the pandemic began, many hospitals strictly restricted visitors. At some, faith leaders have been limited to phone calls and video chats ever since.
6 years ago
Listen 2:33Delaware Valley students on the good and bad of virtual learning
WHYY youth interns Maizy Mennuti and Denzel Massaley interview students from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey about their thoughts on virtual learning.
6 years ago
As more N.J. schools go virtual in the fall, 230K students are stuck in the ‘digital divide’
As more schools are opting to start the year with virtual instruction, bridging this divide is a financial and logistical challenge.
6 years ago
Listen 1:36Trump gives credence to false, racist Harris conspiracy
President Donald Trump on Thursday gave credence to a false and racist conspiracy about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be president.
6 years ago
A new report says sexual misconduct is ‘everywhere’ and ‘everything’ in N.J. politics
The N.J. Coalition Against Sexual Assault report follows legislative hearings documenting high-profile cases of harassment and assault in New Jersey politics.
6 years ago
Alleged gunman in North Philly standoff to stand trial on more charges
Nearly one year to the day after the standoff, a judge ordered Maurice Hill to stand trial on additional counts of attempted murder and aggravated assault.
6 years ago
Coalition calls on Montco Commissioner Gale to resign or be removed from office
If he won’t quit, the groups are backing a novel legislative effort to have him impeached. Bills have been introduced in the State House and Senate.
6 years ago
Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate
“This is America. Be a patriot. Protect your fellow citizens. Step up, do the right thing.”
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Tracing and testing delays in Philadelphia
Of the positive cases interviewed by contact-tracers, more than 40% believed they knew the person who they got the infection from, usually a household member.
6 years ago
Paddle protest at Marsh Creek Lake calls for Mariner East shutdown
DEP: No fish-kills or known impacts to drinking water.
6 years ago
Philly officials ask residents to turn in unwanted guns
Amidst a rising tide of gun violence, city officials are hoping residents will anonymously turn in any guns they find or don't want at two church locations Saturday.
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