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Philadelphia Violence Prevention Hotline now fully staffed
Philadelphia’s 211 system is now fully staffed. Plans are underway to ensure security is a top priority at the Made in America Event over Labor Day weekend.
3 years ago
Philly’s Overdose Memorial Garden honors those who have died from substance use disorders
The garden, open through September, honors loved ones who have died from opioid and substance use disorders, and calls attention to an ongoing addiction epidemic.
3 years ago
Philly and its suburbs are officially under a Drought Watch
The declaration means residents should work to conserve 5% to 10% of water usage per day.
3 years ago
FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge.
3 years ago
Gov. Murphy addresses new teacher requirements, bear sightings in N.J.
The state Legislature unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate a testing requirement for new teachers called “EdTPA.” Murphy has yet to sign it.
3 years ago
Feds cite efforts to obstruct probe of docs at Trump estate
The FBI also seized 33 boxes containing more than 100 classified records during its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and found classified documents stashed in Trump's office.
3 years ago
After school programs seek to improve academic outcomes for kids in Philadelphia
The city is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia and public safety partners to enhance after school programs.
3 years ago
For 10 years, Caitlin Nagel has fought for Philadelphians at Community Legal Services. When it comes to justice, she says we need more than “Band-Aid solutions.”
3 years ago
With fentanyl tied to 83% of Delaware overdoses, state now providing free test strips
The synthetic painkiller is 50 times stronger than heroin, and two milligrams can kill. Officials want users to know if it’s in their heroin, cocaine, and other drugs.
3 years ago
Judge upholds 2 of Delaware auditor’s 3 convictions
In issuing his decision Tuesday, the judge rejected Kathy McGuiness’ request for a new trial.
3 years ago
A Bucks County school district just canceled over $20,000 of student lunch debt
Bristol Borough School District canceled student lunch debt after a local group brought the issue to its attention in February.
3 years ago
Philly families honor lost loved ones on International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day
Families and communities in the Greater Philadelphia area will come together on Wednesday, August 31, to remember and honor loved ones lost to addiction.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Museum of Art workers union authorizes strike
Twenty-two months into contract negotiations, the new art museum union has formally accused management of unfair labor practices and voted to authorize a strike.
3 years ago
Philly gun violence leads to trying times for Parks & Rec Department
Kathryn Ott Lovell spoke with WHYY about park safety concerns at this month’s ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled 33rd and Wallace Playground.
3 years ago
Listen 5:54Russian media: Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91
Gorbachev, as the last leader of the Soviet Union, waged a losing battle to salvage a crumbling empire but produced extraordinary reforms that ended the Cold War.
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