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Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to break the tie on a procedural vote as the Senate works on the Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 4, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Senate begins considering Democrats’ $1.9T virus relief bill

Democrats have made 11th-hour changes in the measure aimed at ensuring they can pull President Joe Biden’s top legislative priority through the precariously divided chamber.

4 days ago

Naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal drug commonly known by its brand name, Narcan. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

N.J. saw a slight uptick in drug overdose deaths in 2020

Gov. Phil Murphy said the increased feelings of isolation and anxiety caused by the pandemic had officials worried the number would be even higher.

4 days ago

Ta'Quan Woodley poses for a photo with Tracey Hall, who invited him to live in her Camden home in February of 2020. She said he has been
Community

‘It’s his story to tell’: Camden High basketball star stands by article that outraged others

The Courier Post is under fire for a headline perceived as racist. Ta’Quan Woodley, the subject of the story, stands with the publication and urges calm among his supporters.

4 days ago

The State Capitol in Trenton, N.J. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Community

N.J. says no need to file new unemployment claim as benefit year ends

The announcement comes as new unemployment claims in N.J. are at their lowest levels since the pandemic began.

4 days ago

Sarai Ford marches with a group of young people calling for an end to gun violence on July 20, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly Council creates anti-violence hotline as residents demand more action on gun crisis

A bill passed Thursday will create a still-unfunded hotline designed to connect people affected by gun violence to available support resources and services.

4 days ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses the media
Courts & Law

Philly DA charges Proud Boys member with harassing woman online

Kyle Boell allegedly sent the messages via Twitter. He is charged with terroristic threats and harassment, both misdemeanors.

4 days ago

A Rite Aid Pharmacy sign
Health

How Rite Aid’s ‘glitch’ helped suburban residents get Philly’s vaccine supply

The pharmacy chain turned away eligible city residents under 75 despite qualifying health conditions, but accepted those with suburban addresses.

4 days ago

A student, wearing a face mask, sits at an isolated desk at school
Education

Pa. coronavirus update: State to open 30 vaccine clinics for school staff; Penn Relays canceled

Pa. plans to operate nearly 30 COVID-19 vaccination clinics to inoculate school teachers and support staff, including bus drivers and cafeteria workers.

4 days ago

Philadelphia police cruiser (Image courtesy of NBC10, file)
Community

7 people were shot, 3 fatally, over less than 6 hours in Philadelphia on Wednesday

Wednesday’s violence comes as shootings and homicides continue to surge at historic levels and police struggle to make arrests in both fatal and non-fatal shooting cases.

4 days ago

A doctor extracts COVID-19 vaccine out of a vial
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly on course for educators to be fully vaccinated by early April

In roughly a week, all educators who signed up for a vaccine will have received at least one dose.

4 days ago

A pile of food is pictured on a farm
Community

17% of food production globally wasted, UN report estimates

A new report from the United Nations estimates that 17% of food produced globally is wasted each year. But the report notes the need for better data on food waste globally.

4 days ago

National Guard keep watch on the Capitol
Politics & Policy

Police request 60-day extension of National Guard at US Capitol

The request underscores the continuing concerns about security and the potential for violence at the Capitol, two months after rioters stormed the building.

5 days ago

Parc Rittenhouse apartment building
Health

How some Philadelphia apartment buildings are getting their residents COVID-19 vaccines

The complexes arrange the shots directly through pharmacies. Residents currently ineligible might receive vaccines along with their neighbors.

5 days ago

University of Pennsylvania students play a game on a snowy quad. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

When campus is not a bubble, how does a university enforce physical distancing rules?

Thousands of university students live in Philadelphia — off campus. Their pandemic parties and study sessions are not pleasing the neighbors.

5 days ago

Racqueal Howard on the porch of the property she won in the Philadelphia Housing Authority-Jumpstart lottery in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia. She plans to renovate the home and sell it to a family. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

How a Philly woman is building her business on a $10 house won in a lottery

Racqueal Howard won an only-in-Philly lottery and is now moving forward with a plan to redevelop a vacant Philadelphia Housing Authority property.

5 days ago

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