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Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina, where a small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 24.
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Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’
One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: State and Philly health officials hope kids can return to school
As schools prepare to reopen in the fall, health officials in Pennsylvania say they’re hopeful it can be done safely.
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Del. teachers union, key lawmakers urge virtual learning to start school year
The governor plans to announce his recommendation for districts next month, but said this week he envisions a hybrid model for the start of the school year.
6 years ago
Study: New infrastructure needed as pollution continues to plague N.J. beaches
The "Safe for Swimming" report found that in 2019, bacteria levels at New Jersey beaches made swimming potentially unsafe on at least one day 73 times.
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Former Philly congressman convicted in Abscam sting now charged with election fraud
Former U.S. Rep. Michael “Ozzie” Myers went to prison in the 1980s for accepting a bribe in the Abscam sting. Now he’s charged with election fraud.
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Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option
PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.
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1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.
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Drive-in concerts arrive in Philadelphia
Parking lots in the region are gearing up to host in-person, on-stage performances.
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Listen 1:50‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe
Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.
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Now in our fourth month of social distancing, venues continue to slowly reopen around the Delaware Valley — with lots of public health protocols in place.
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Listen 4:38And a little child shall lead them: King Hill’s death brings call for change
A chaotic week featuring Trump, John Lewis, coronavirus and federal troops is overshadowed by the murder of a 2-year-old child.
6 years ago
‘What’s next?’ Rage greets city plan to remove Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue
Cultural divides took center stage at the first public hearing on Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to uproot Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue.
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Philly region’s COVID cases were 7 times higher than originally recorded, CDC finds
A study released Monday examined the results of antibody tests conducted in 10 geographic areas around the U.S., including the Philadelphia metro region.
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From sanctuary to the Ivy League: A DACA recipient’s journey to Columbia University
After his parents went into sanctuary to avoid deportation, CJ Thompson worked nights to help pay the family mortgage. Now, he’s been accepted to Columbia University.
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