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Want to honor a local hero? Submit a photo and a robot will draw a portrait
The Da Vinci Art Alliance is soliciting for subjects to be rendered by a mechanical automaton.
6 years ago
Listen 1:459 beautiful things to see in Philly this Memorial Day Weekend
Philly during Memorial Day weekend is usually a good time for street parties and people-watching. This year, try art watching instead.
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Del. leaders face divided backlash over reopening houses of worship
Some religious leaders say they should have the freedom to worship without restrictions, while others say it’s too soon to open under any conditions.
6 years ago
Listen 1:38Kids need to go to school online. Why isn’t the internet a public utility?
The public utility of the internet is especially clear now in a pandemic, when we go online for school and health information, writes Devren Washington.
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Man who filmed Arbery shooting video charged in his slaying
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.
6 years ago
Republicans in the Pa. House are moving forward with legislation to end the disaster emergency declaration Gov. Tom Wolf issued on March 6 in response to the spread of covid
6 years ago
Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul
Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.
6 years ago
As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins
As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve
Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.
6 years ago
AP fact check: Trump’s false ‘Choice’ on vets’ health care
President Trump is putting forth a false “Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy
Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”
6 years ago
How should I clean and store my face mask?
Masks are designed to prevent the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others or being exposed themselves. But how should they be washed and stored?
6 years ago
Philly judge of elections pleads guilty to election fraud, accepting bribes
U.S. Attorney William McSwain says a judge of elections stuffed ballot boxes at his South Philly polling place on behalf of certain judicial candidates.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Rental restrictions in Del. ‘severely undercut’ tourism, hoteliers say
Hotel operators are urging Delaware Gov. John Carney to allow them to reopen for business.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania working to pave the return of sporting events
Gov. Tom Wolf says he expects that his administration will, in the coming days, produce guidelines for the various sports venues and activities to resume.
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