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Penn Medicine updates masking guidelines due to rise in respiratory viruses
Starting Monday, Penn Medicine says in certain departments like emergency and waiting rooms, everyone two and older is required to wear a mask.
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How to get involved in Philly’s 2024 MLK Day of Service
Here’s a look at some MLK Day volunteer and engagement opportunities, from panel discussions to community cleanups.
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Cherelle Parker talks Philly education, year-round school
“None of my lifetime opportunities come without having access to education and it's the great equalizer,” Parker said.
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Listen 3:51Defense secretary remains hospitalized as details emerge about delays in notification, even to Biden
The Pentagon’s failure to disclose Austin’s hospitalization reflects a stunning lack of transparency about his illness, how serious it was and when he may be released.
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Boil water advisory lifted for Atlantic City, New Jersey residents
Tests showed that there was no contamination in the water, and authorities say water consumption may resume as normal for city residents.
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“We've already seen a lot of rain with the three previous storms … our soils can't take much more rainfall,” said one NWS meteorologist.
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Brazil pays its last respects to World Cup great Mario Zagallo
Zagallo was the first person to win the World Cup both as a player and manager and was seen by many as the embodiment of the Brazilian national team.
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Blinken meets Jordanian and Qatari leaders on new Mideast push to keep Gaza war from spreading
The mission is the Secretary of State's fourth to the region in the three months since the war began.
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New Dover health resource center aims to tackle Delaware’s high Black maternal mortality rate
The state’s Black maternal mortality rate is more than double what it is for white or Hispanic residents. The Do Care Doula Foundation aims to change that.
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What to know about changes to this year’s FAFSA application for college students
A spokesperson for the Department of Education said the department hopes to keep the application open for longer stretches as it resolves issues with the new form.
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A Philadelphia museum is turning toddlers into art lovers by encouraging their artistic expression
Philly toddlers are looking at art, hearing stories about artworks and then creating their own unique art projects at Woodmere Art Museum.
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Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland
Harry Dunn announced his candidacy a day before the third anniversary of the violent attack at the Capitol by a mob of Donald Trump supporters.
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Tracking snow and rain as winter storm moves toward Philadelphia
A change to rain is expected for most of the region, with the peak of the storm between 4 p.m. and midnight.
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The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go
In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.
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Biden campaigns in Montgomery County: ‘Democracy is on the ballot’
Biden spoke near Valley Forge before the third anniversary of the January 6 riot. He framed the 2024 election as a battle for democracy.
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