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End of COVID may bring major turbulence for U.S. health care
The array of issues is tied to the coronavirus public health emergency first declared more than two years ago and periodically renewed since then.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP measures to boost natural gas output unlikely to succeed, analysts say
Despite Republican calls for higher gas production, IFO figures show it actually increased by 6.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared with a year earlier.
3 years ago
Ukraine: Russians leaving Chernobyl after radiation exposure
Its forces seized the Chernobyl site in the opening stages of the Feb. 24 invasion, raising fears that they would cause damage or disruption that could spread radiation.
3 years ago
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Philly Theater Week, Prince Tribute in Delaware among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.
3 years ago
Listen 5:14New Philly law cracks down on blockbusting ‘We Buy Houses’ solicitations
Steep penalties against unscrupulous investors aim to protect homeowners from being pressured into below-market sales.
3 years ago
After frost hits Philly’s cherry blossoms, ‘fingers crossed’ for a full bloom
Horticulturists say bloom times are creeping earlier as the climate warms — possibly putting the blossoms at greater risk of frost.
3 years ago
Kenney to propose $5.6 billion Philly budget with more than $184 million to fight violence
Philadelphia’s more than $5 billion spending plan is designed to promote racial equity while also trying to make the city safer and better for all.
3 years ago
WNBA players break silence on Brittney Griner
Most WNBA players have been hesitant to talk about Griner’s detention on apparent drug charges in Russia, hoping to avoid potentially hurting her case.
3 years ago
An FBI special agent spent a fourth day on the witness stand, defending assertions that fees paid to the Council member’s wife were really bribes in disguise.
3 years ago
Academy: Will Smith refused to leave Oscars after Rock slap
Many have questioned why Smith was allowed to remain seated front row at the Academy Awards after the incident.
3 years ago
N.J. Senate President wants to hold special meetings over retail weed sales delay
New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari has announced he plans to form a joint committee to investigate the hold up over recreational weed sales.
3 years ago
A cup and a chair will tell a profound story at the Philly Jewish museum
A cup and a chair began and ended a hostage standoff at a Texas synagogue. The items will help the Jewish museum in Philly tell a story of kindness and struggle.
3 years ago
Philly police ‘can’t keep up’ with rising homicide rate, Outlaw says
In a bi-weekly gun violence update, Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw said the crime rate is rising in areas targeted for crime prevention.
3 years ago
Parents of teen shot by Pennsylvania State Police sue troopers, local DA
The parents of a Chinese American teenager fatally shot by Pennsylvania State Police filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday against the troopers involved and the local DA.
3 years ago
Plastic remains the most collected litter at New Jersey beaches
Clean Ocean Action’s annual Beach Sweeps Report says plastic and foam remains the most collected piece of litter across 70 beaches in the Garden State.
3 years ago