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Pennsylvania can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, U.S. court rules
The 3rd U.S. Circuit judges, in a 2-1 decision found that 18- to 20-year-olds enjoy the same Second Amendment rights as other citizens, just as they do the right to vote.
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More than 1,400 Philadelphians are asking for help with snow, ice removal — with more to come
Requests were already pouring in after Philly’s first storm this week. Here’s what you need to know about snow and ice removal, and who’s responsible.
2 years ago
Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure
Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.
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What’s next for the Jan. 6th ethics complaint against Doug Mastriano
Mastriano is the subject of a new ethics complaint that alleges he helped incite the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
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U.S. Justice Department reports alleged high rates of sexual abuse at the facility, and the state determined the facility should close in 2018.
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Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.
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Listen 1:14Drexel University is researching more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt
Drexel researchers say self-heating concrete could replace road-damaging salt.
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Listen 1:16Philly’s system for treating opioid use disorder is fragmented, study finds
Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.
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Philly officials advise caution as snow emergency expires: ‘Pack your patience’
A Code Blue remains in effect due to frigid temperatures.
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CHOP to train Mastery Schools students for jobs in health care
CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.
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‘The most wonderful human being’: Revered Philly architect leaves behind lasting legacy
During Emanuel Kelly's long career, his firm Kelly Maiello worked on some of the city’s most prominent public buildings.
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Gov. Carney calls out sick for State of the State as Delaware sees an uptick in flu and COVID
It’s not clear what the governor has, but lots of Delawareans are sick too with COVID and flu cases rising.
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Listen 1:13‘A tireless advocate’: Legal community remembers attorney Anita Santos-Singh
Over her three decades of legal advocacy, Anita Santos-Singh became known as a fierce supporter of housing rights, migrant farm workers and low-income families.
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Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers
Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.
2 years ago
ACCT rescues dozens of abandoned pets as frigid temps spread through Philadelphia region
Little 'Johnnie Depp' and 'Hammer' are two dogs the ACCT recently rescued from the cold following a citizens' alert.
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