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A student wearing a mask and a face shield sits at a desk.
Health

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

The change may not affect how individual schools urge parents to react when their children fall sick.

2 years ago

A train derailment
Community

Three trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in eastern Pennsylvania; no injuries reported

The township's police chief, Thomas Barndt, said arriving emergency personnel found “multiple trains derailed” but no reported injuries.

2 years ago

Artist Risa Puno on the floor of her Whac-a-Mole game, in her installation
Arts & Entertainment

Come in for a Filipino ‘Group Hug’ at the Fabric Workshop and Museum

Artist Risa Puno mines her Filipino family heritage to design an interactive game based on communal care.

2 years ago

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Jazz musicians performing live on stage
Arts & Entertainment

North Philly’s New Barber’s Hall hosts ‘Matinee Jams,’ celebrating the city’s jazz legacy

Aqueelah Jamal hosts live jazz jams in North Philly every 2nd Saturday, 3-7 p.m.

2 years ago

File photo: In this March 13, 2019, photo, a student re-images a laptop in a school computer lab (Carolyn Thompson/AP Photo)
Education

$20 million federal grant awarded to Pennsylvania to bridge the digital divide across the commonwealth

Pennsylvania estimates approximately 12,000 individuals across the commonwealth will benefit annually.

2 years ago

A floral installation at the Flower Show
Community

Come together: ‘United by Flowers’ at the Philly Flower Show

The annual Flower Show inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center asked designers to conceive landscapes where we come together.

2 years ago

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Bob Menendez standing in a hallway
Courts & Law

N.J. businessman pleads guilty and agrees to cooperate in case against Sen. Bob Menendez

Jose Uribe entered the plea in federal court to seven charges, including conspiracy to commit bribery, honest services wire fraud, obstruction of justice and tax evasion.

2 years ago

Boxes of pills on a counter at a pharmacy.
Health

CVS and Walgreens plan to start dispensing abortion pill mifepristone soon

Walgreens will begin dispensing the medication within a week at some locations in Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

McKenna Shuster is visible through a window working in her house at twilight.
Health

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

The CDC changed its guidance, saying that people can return to regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it's been a day since they've had a fever.

2 years ago

Phillies Dollar Dog Night
Community
6abc

Fan starts petition to bring back ‘Dollar Dog Night’ after Phillies replace hot dog deal

Longtime Phillies fan Christian McGovern started a Change.org petition online in hopes the popular hot dog deal will be reinstated.

2 years ago

Daniel Gwynn headshot
Courts & Law

Philadelphia man exonerated after spending nearly 30 years on death row

The exoneration was requested by the city District Attorney’s Office, ending a years-long push by Gwynn's lawyers.

2 years ago

Lottery drawing in the state house
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Ballot order is critical for candidates. In Pa., it’s determined by luck

In Pennsylvania, ballot order is determined with assistance from coffee cans, leather bags, and chip containers.

2 years ago

People in an audience raise their hands
Community

Bridging Blocks event unearths the impact of Philly’s Mummers

The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Money

Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee

A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.

2 years ago

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People holding up signs in City COuncil
Community

Medical deportation is now unlawful in Philadelphia, but what could implementation look like?

In March, Philadelphia hospitals must begin to follow new guidance. Medical repatriation, or deportations, are not allowed. Here’s what that means.

2 years ago

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