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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 4:18Doctors 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.
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Listen 1:53What 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.
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Natural gas industry says its product remains essential to reliable power generation.
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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.
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