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Green stimulus proposal calls for departure from legislative business as usual
As lawmakers debate how to help Pennsylvania’s economy recover from the coronavirus shutdown, environmental groups see an opening for a cleaner future.
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Kanye West’s N.J. ballot petition falls short, complaint says
“Mr. West’s petitions do not contain the valid signatures of 800 qualified voters and should have been rejected by the Division.”
6 years ago
Bucks County school board president calls Black Lives Matter ‘anti American’
Steve Pirritano shared his opinion in response to a Facebook post from a conservative author.
6 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The team made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Johnson, Nathan Gerry and Jordan Mailata were all placed on the team’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.
6 years ago
Phillies visiting clubhouse staffer tests positive for COVID-19
The Phillies’ four-game, home-and-home series against the New York Yankees was postponed this week following a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins.
6 years ago
N.J. legal aid program helped more immigrant detainees get released, report finds
One of two programs like it in the nation, the N.J. effort provides pro bono attorneys to immigrants in detention. More than 50% with a lawyer have been released.
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Misinformation on the coronavirus is proving highly contagious
Experts say the flood of bad information is dangerously undermining efforts to slow the virus, which has been blamed for about 150,000 deaths in the U.S.
6 years ago
Coronavirus-related deaths at Delaware long-term care facilities stubbornly high
A WHYY analysis found that fewer than 0.7% of Delawareans live in long-term care facilities, but those residents account for 8.2% of COVID cases and 62.3% of related deaths.
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Listen 1:48Oregon governor says U.S. agents will start leaving Portland
The negotiated plan includes a “robust presence” of Oregon State Police in downtown Portland.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:294 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 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.
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