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New air quality report claims climate change will make it harder to protect health
The newest ALA report shows some progress in Pennsylvania, but challenges remain.
6 years ago
They’re back and hungry! First spotted lanternfly nymph found in Philadelphia
Pa. confirmed this spring’s first hatch of a spotted lanternfly nymph in West Philly on Tuesday, prompting calls for residents to take action.
6 years ago
SEPTA union cancels ‘job action’ as negotiations continue over coronavirus protections
A union action could significantly disrupt transit service on Thursday. SEPTA employees are demanding coronavirus victim benefits and increased safety measures.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Murphy corrects prosecutor, calls McConnell ‘utterly irresponsible’
The New Jersey governor on Wednesday clarified COVID-19 testing protocols and called on federal lawmakers to help states “in their most profound hour of need.”
6 years ago
Social distance dating isn’t as bad as it sounds
Kathleen Poliski never thought she’d have a first date with someone she never met. But has social distancing changed the rules to dating?
6 years ago
Coronavirus brings PPE waste, clearer skies, and nostalgia for Philly’s first Earth Day 50 years ago
StateImpact Pennsylvania reporter Susan Phillips talks to Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn about COVID-19 waste and the first Earth Day in Philly.
6 years ago
Listen 7:12Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. Wolf lays out reopening plans
On Wednesday night, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf laid out more details of his measured step-by-step plan to reopen the state starting May 8.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware’s biggest daily surge in cases
Delaware saw its biggest jump in cases of the coronavirus, just one day after the state recorded its largest increase in deaths.
6 years ago
One mail slot at a time: Veteran North Philly teacher fights to reach students during pandemic
Mattie Davis has 23 first graders in her North Philadelphia classroom. And she’s committed to reaching them, if necessary, one mail slot at a time.
6 years ago
Listen 4:41Pa. Gov. Wolf to veto bill that places restrictions on abortion telemedicine
The bill would ban doctors from using telemedicine for any drug on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy list.
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building has struggled to attract tenants.
6 years ago
They can’t take the stage, so theater artists create work for online world
The coronavirus shutdown showed artists what they cannot do. Now some are exploring what they can.
6 years ago
How ‘Filthydelphia’ made Earth Day a thing
No, the Unicorn Killer did not found Earth Day. A look back at Philadelphia’s role in creating Earth Day and shaping the environmental movement.
6 years ago
Listen 1:16Delaware hospital leader’s quick coronavirus learning curve
Dr. David Tam had to get up to speed quickly as he took over leadership of Beebe Healthcare, just as the coronavirus was starting to spread in Delaware.
6 years ago
Trump immigration ban halts green cards, not temporary visas
He said the executive order he plans to sign as soon as Wednesday would apply only to those seeking permanent residency and not temporary workers.
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