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‘People aren’t stupid’: Pence’s virus spin tests credibility
Vice President Mike Pence has long played the straight man to Donald Trump, translating the president's bombast into more measured, calming language.
6 years ago
Fourth of July protests in Philly bring calls for Mumia’s freedom, support for Black trans people
WIth no official parade or fireworks displays this year, protesters in Philly are using the Fourth of July to fight against racism.
6 years ago
Wolf’s mask order inflames partisan fight over virus
Republicans are objecting to the Pennsylvania Democrat’s use of power, to wearing a mask itself and to what they call confusion it's causing.
6 years ago
Pocono summer camps hit hard by COVID-19 and visa restrictions
Two key factors contributed to summer camp closures this year: COVID-19 and visa restrictions that barred the international workforce the industry relies upon heavily.
6 years ago
Wilma Theater adapts for COVID performances with ideas from the past
To maintain social distancing for theater performances, the Philadelphia company is taking cues from Shakespeare’s original Globe Theatre.
6 years ago
NJ Spotlight
Some South Jersey farmers won’t let seasonal workers be tested for COVID-19
Refusals come just as migrant-worker population starts to rise steeply, with as many as 10,000 laborers arriving from states where COVID-19 cases are increasing
6 years ago
Spotlight PA
In Pa.’s growing fireworks war, it’s fed-up residents versus cold, hard cash
Sales of fireworks amid the coronavirus pandemic are booming, and so are complaints about nightly amateur pyrotechnic displays.
6 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Scientists and the public are working to limit the spread of this harmful pest.
6 years ago
Philly rental evictions postponed for two more months due to pandemic
People facing eviction won another two month reprieve as Philadelphia eviction courts remain closed, due to pandemic
6 years ago
With pyrotechnic shows mostly canceled, a few traditions are trying to adapt this Fourth of July
Coronavirus concerns have led many small towns to cancel or postpone festivities, with a few long standing traditions getting a socially distant twist
6 years ago
Protest brings greater meaning to Fourth of July around Philadelphia
Another weekend of protests in and around Philadelphia put the Fourth of July in a different light for many who never saw the holiday as representing them.
6 years ago
Young people testing positive for coronavirus in Shore county worries officials
Cape May County health officials say a recent uptick in coronavirus cases are mainly driven by young people who have been socializing.
6 years ago
Washington Redskins undergoing ‘thorough review’ of team name
In a statement, the team said recent events around the U.S. and feedback from the community prompted the formal review.
6 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania
Family that lost hundreds of trees to failed pipeline project settles with company, gets land back
Constitution pipeline builder cut 558 trees to make way for line that never got built
6 years ago
Kate Gibbs and David Richter face off to challenge U.S. Rep. Andy Kim
Kate Gibbs and David Richter agree on health care, Gov. Phil Murphy and the fiscal health of N.J. They disagree on which one of them should face Andy Kim.
6 years ago