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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘mild symptoms’
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that Biden was experiencing “mild symptoms" and has begun taking Paxlovid.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania certifies primary election in all but three counties
Certification of the remaining three counties — Berks, Fayette and Lancaster — will occur once litigation is resolved.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 probe: Trump ‘poured gasoline on fire’ at Capitol
The committee aired a previously unseen video outtake of President Donald Trump saying, “I don’t want to say the election is over” the day after the insurrection.
3 years ago
Sixers propose move to new Center City arena at Fashion District called ’76 Place’
The team's lease at the Wells Fargo Center is up in 2031.
3 years ago
Chester County plans to strengthen historic tourism to help rebound from the pandemic
A contractor will develop a plan to help the county prepare for Chesco’s celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026.
3 years ago
Federal funding will help restore free-flowing water at Heinz Refuge’s Henderson Marsh
Federal funding will help restore the hydrology at Henderson Marsh, allowing fish to migrate, eat, and reproduce.
3 years ago
Ledisi, Trevor Noah, One Republic, ‘Queen of Fishtown’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
July 21 – July 24: The weekend events include Ledisi at the Mann, Indigenous powwow in Delaware, and two new art exhibitions opening this week.
3 years ago
Listen 4:09New Jersey partners with federal government to enforce abortion protections
The acting attorney general will also issue guidelines to prosecutors on charges to bring against people who try to prevent access to abortion in the state.
3 years ago
Listen 0:48What a ‘Code Red’ and a ‘Heat Health Emergency’ mean for Philly residents
During extremely hot weather, Philadelphia officials will declare a Code Red and/or a Heat Health Emergency. Here’s what they mean, and how you can help.
3 years ago
PECO monitoring energy demand as Philly ‘Heat Health Emergency’ declared
PECO says it hasn’t dealt with any heat-related outages so far, but temperatures are expected to keep climbing this week.
3 years ago
Philadelphia water shutoffs delayed again due to ‘Heat Health Emergency’ declaration
Water shutoffs for delinquent accounts will be delayed once again because a citywide “Heat Health Emergency” has been declared.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania is tracking wild turkeys by GPS to find out why populations are declining
Possible factors in the decline include loss of habitat, weather patterns, predators, and disease.
3 years ago
Breaking barriers on Boathouse Row
Philly is home to the only Black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports.
3 years ago
Four transformative changes SEPTA can make to be more rider-friendly
Not every big idea needs a big budget or a long timeline. If SEPTA wants to deliver results for riders fast, here's some low-hanging fruit.
3 years ago
New report details pandemic impact on Philly housing and homelessness
CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.
3 years ago