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Community College of Philadelphia expands scholarship program
The expansion is designed to include students who have taken a break, and those who have graduated from a high school outside of Philadelphia, among others.
3 years ago
Across Pa., progressive incumbent Dems aren’t getting party endorsements
The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.
3 years ago
Tree-plantings and trash walks: Earth Day 2022 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from tackling litter to expanding the city’s tree canopy.
3 years ago
Pennsylvania’s plan fails to meet goal for reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay, the EPA says
The agency says it will take stronger actions to curb water pollution in the state.
3 years ago
Bird flu found at Lancaster County poultry farm
Area quarantined — 1.4 million chickens killed to prevent spread.
3 years ago
As mask mandate returns, Philly reports higher COVID case numbers
The city of Philadelphia's renewed mask mandate went into effect today, as the city's infection rate has nearly doubled over the past two weeks.
3 years ago
Following violent weekend, Philly DA Krasner points to COVID impact on crime prevention efforts
DA Larry Krasner says crime prevention programs are key to curtailing the violence that has spiraled out of control during COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Mass shooting wave rattles communities large and small in U.S.
Three mass shootings in the U.S. over the Easter holiday weekend capped a month of rampant gun violence that's touched both big cities and small, and rural communities.
3 years ago
N.J. adds second class of troopers to combat retirements and other challenges
Citing the need to increase the number of enlisted troopers, state officials announced an additional training class for 2023.
3 years ago
Florida judge voids U.S. mask mandate for planes, other travel
The CDC recently extended the mask mandate to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.
3 years ago
Hip hop pioneer DJ Kay Slay dies of COVID-19 at age 55
Pioneering hip hop artist DJ Kay Slay has died of complications from COVID-19.
3 years ago
Kenyan Evans Chebet wins Boston Marathon in return to spring
Evans Chebet of Kenya won the Boston Marathon as the race returned to its traditional Patriots’ Day spot in the schedule for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
3 years ago
Russia hits Lviv, prepares for assault in eastern Ukraine
Military analysts say Russia is increasing its strikes on weapons factories, railways and other infrastructure targets across Ukraine.
3 years ago
Delaware County Solid Waste Authority approves contract with controversial incineration company
DCSWA voted 6-1 Wednesday in favor of maintaining a relationship with Covanta — the company at the center of environmental justice concerns in Chester.
3 years ago
Speed camera ticketing starts through I-95 work zone in Wilmington
After several months of issuing warnings for drivers speeding through the I-95 work zone, tickets will now be mailed to those breaking the 45-mph speed limit.
3 years ago