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FILE - A person wearing a face masks to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walks in Philadelphia, Feb. 16, 2022.
Health

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

File photo: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
Community

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

Authorities stage outside Columbiana Centre mall in Columbia, S.C., following a shooting, Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Community

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. Gov. Phil Murphy announcing that a second class of state troopers will be trained during fiscal year 2023 on Apr. 18, 2022 from state police headquarters.
Politics & Policy

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

Travelers walk through the Salt Lake City International Airport
Courts & Law

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

File photo: DJ Kay Slay attends a listening party for
Arts & Entertainment

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

The elite women break from the starting line of the 126th Boston Marathon, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Hopkinton, Mass.
Community

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

A man walks with a bicycle in a street with destroyed Russian military vehicles near Chernihiv
Community

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

trash incinerator
Community

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

Aerial view of I-95, including the river beneath it and trees on the sides of the highway.
Courts & Law

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

Marvin Marcus receives a COVID-19 vaccine from a health worker
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Do you need a second COVID booster? ‘It depends,’ Penn Medicine experts say

Some groups of people are eligible for second COVID-19 booster shots. But the advice around boosters can be confusing. Here’s what Penn experts suggest you know.

3 years ago

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A closeup of a health worker's hands administering a COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Doctors oppose bill that would let pharmacists continue to vaccinate children after pandemic

A bipartisan bill aims to permanently allow pharmacists and trained pharmacy staff members to vaccinate children. Pennsylvania Medical Society doctors oppose it.

3 years ago

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Marijuana buds are seen in a prescription bottle
Community

What to know as N.J. prepares to roll out regulated weed market this week

New Jersey becomes the latest state to sell recreational marijuana beginning Thursday. Here’s what you’ll need to know before you consume.

3 years ago

People install a solar panel on a roof.
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, Ukraine invasion and urgent climate report drive new interest in renewables, efficiency

Natural gas industry says its product remains essential to reliable power generation.

3 years ago

A person stands in front of a severely damaged building in Mariupol, Ukraine.
Community

Mariupol teeters as Ukrainians defy surrender-or-die demand

The battered port city of Mariupol appears on the brink of falling to Russian forces after seven weeks under siege.

3 years ago

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