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Health disparities across different races and ethnicities in Delaware remain a persistent concern, particularly for chronic illnesses.
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Listen 1:51Proposed exemption for Cobbs Creek Golf Course delayed in City Council, amid pushback
The bill would exempt the course from rules meant to prevent erosion. A City Council vote could be delayed by weeks.
3 years ago
The only overnight shelter for single adults in Montgomery County is fighting to stay open
In the last six months, Pottstown has ordered three churches to close their shelters or stop offering services to the public.
3 years ago
Listen 1:442022 in photos: A year of resilience and change in the Delaware Valley
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
3 years ago
Philly gets $50 million in federal funds to help reduce violence
The money will fund more than 100 new forensic technicians and equipment, more millions for the DA’s office, and safety equipment for SEPTA.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP seeks May vote on Dem vacancies in state House power struggle
Democrats won barely enough seats in November to reclaim the majority.
3 years ago
House approves referendum to ‘decolonize’ Puerto Rico
The bill now goes to the Senate, where it faces a ticking clock before the end of the year and Republican lawmakers who have long opposed statehood.
3 years ago
Eagles belt holiday hits on ‘Philly Special Christmas’ album
The players on the team with the best record in the NFL have made a jolly season in Philly a bit more sweet-sounding with the release of “A Philly Special Christmas."
3 years ago
Lengthy prison terms for 3 who aided Whitmer kidnap plotter
Three men who forged an early alliance with the leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for assisting him in 2020.
3 years ago
Health officials in Pa. face scrutiny over weak oversight of medical marijuana doctors
Members of Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board are publicly questioning the Wolf administration’s oversight of doctors and third-party certification companies.
3 years ago
Philly City Council to consider tax break measure to add more affordable housing
The goal of the measure introduced by Council President Clarke is to preserve and build new affordable housing in parts of Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Advocates, lawmakers hope Pa. House power shift opens door for election law changes
Lawmakers, lobbyists, and voting advocates preview their election law wishlists for next session.
3 years ago
Recount requests delay Pennsylvania election certification
Five weeks after Election Day, winning candidates in Pennsylvania from governor to Congress are waiting for their victories to become official.
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Representatives from 76 Devcorp drew Ben Simmons levels of boos from the crowd.
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Hanukkah celebrations, Jurassic Quest, in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Dec. 15 - 18: Jurassic Quest, Hanukkah celebrations, and Anthony Nunziata’s ‘Italian Broadway Christmas’ are among weekend highlights in the area.
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