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Canadian wildfires led to spike in asthma ER visits, especially in the Northeast
Three studies show smoke from Canadian wildfires led to a spike in people with asthma visiting emergency rooms in the United States.
2 years ago
‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money
The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.
2 years ago
Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding
More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
2 years ago
New Jersey to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
The state will bear any costs incurred by schools under the legislation.
2 years ago
Spanish soccer president refuses to resign despite kissing a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup
Several Spanish media outlets had reported that Rubiales was planning to step down.
2 years ago
33 cats, 3 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions inside Bucks County hotel room
Images show the cats huddled together underneath the bed where they lived for months.
2 years ago
Democrats in Pennsylvania want to keep a Supreme Court majority. They are talking up abortion rights
The race between Democrat Dan McCaffery and Republican Carolyn Carluccio in the Nov. 7 election will fill an open seat on the seven-seat court.
2 years ago
What’s Philadelphia doing on gun violence prevention? New guide provides updates and lays out assets
City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.
2 years ago
Jefferson Health posts losses for second year in a row as COVID-19 relief runs low
The operating losses at Jefferson Health are just one example of how COVID relief funds running low are showing up on the balance sheets of the region's nonprofit hospitals.
2 years ago
Delaware Arts Alliance captures data to fuel creative growth and policy through statewide initiative
Delaware arts leaders introduced a groundbreaking creative growth plan to address challenges faced by artists across the state.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15Veteran health administrator Dr. Said A. Ibrahim named 1st Black dean at Jefferson medical school
His appointment, effective Dec. 1, was announced to the school community on Tuesday.
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Ukraine’s flag flies above Philadelphia as nation celebrates Independence Day
Hundreds celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Independence with “great pain and sorrow,” as the country continues to fight for its freedom.
2 years ago
Listen 1:45It’s official: Central Jersey exists!
The new law defines the region as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.
2 years ago
Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school
The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.
2 years ago
Mercenary chief Prigozhin is presumed to have died in a plane crash seen as the Kremlin’s revenge
According to Russia’s civil aviation authority, the founder of the Wagner military company and six other passengers were on a private jet that crashed Wednesday.
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