Archives: Articles
Pa. mask mandate for kids at child care has good intentions. Can it be followed?
Youngsters 2 and over must wear masks, but child care providers worry it will hinder language development, monitoring for allergic reactions, and more.
6 years ago
Listen 1:49Mueller defends Russia probe, says Stone ‘remains a convicted felon’
The op-ed in The Washington Post marked Mueller's first public statement on his investigation since his congressional appearance last July.
6 years ago
Video of Allentown officer kneeling on man sparks protests
Various protesters in Allentown took to the streets Saturday night, demanding answers from the city’s mayor, Ray O'Connell, and Police Chief Glenn Granitz.
6 years ago
Protesters demand reopening of case in Del. police killing of Jeremy McDole
Senior Cpl. Joseph Dellose fatally shot 28-year-old Jeremy McDole, who was sitting in his wheelchair at the time, in September 2015 in Wilmington.
6 years ago
Students, teachers march for racial equity reform in Philly schools
Demands include school-based racial and bias training, funding of restorative justice and trauma response practices, and equitable hiring practices.
6 years ago
4 more states added to Pennsylvania travel quarantine list
The state earlier issued the recommendation for self-quarantine for people coming to the commonwealth from 15 other states.
6 years ago
Channeling protest energy, a Delco street fair highlights Black business owners
Building on calls for racial justice, a teen in Media worked with local organizations to connect people with Black-owned businesses in the region.
6 years ago
Coronavirus deaths take a long-expected turn for the worse
Experts predicted states that saw increases in cases and hospitalizations would, at some point, see deaths rise too. Now that's happening.
6 years ago
N.J. bill sets hefty fine for intentionally releasing, tethering balloons
The bill prohibits the intentional release of balloons inflated with lighter-than-air gases and intentionally leaving tethered balloons unattended.
6 years ago
Buses pose particular challenge for schools’ pandemic plans
The majority of the state's public school districts contract with private companies to provide bus transportation, and those companies have difficulty finding enough drivers.
6 years ago
Organizers scramble for signatures to block Norristown sewer sale
In June, the borough’s council approved an $82 million sale of its sewer system, but critics say the process is rushed and won’t benefit residents.
6 years ago
COVID-19 heroes must jump through hoops for workers’ comp
Essential workers who get the coronavirus on the job have no guarantee in most states they'll qualify for workers' compensation to cover lost wages and medical care.
6 years ago
Quarantine inspired us to explore parks. Science suggests the habit could stick.
Park and trail use skyrocketed during our stay-at-home period. Social science gives us reason to believe these healthy habits will stick.
6 years ago
Delaware launches statewide family reentry program
A statewide pilot program will allow people recently released from prison to move in with family members living in public housing.
6 years ago
ICE, Pa. courts push back on bids to free immigrant families in Berks Center due to COVID-19
As the coronavirus sweeps through congregate settings, calls have amplified to release immigrants held at family detention centers.
6 years ago













