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Kenyatta Johnson corruption case heads to trial after pandemic delays
Prosecutors say the Democrat received thousands of dollars for helping a nonprofit developer hang onto valuable real estate in his legislative district.
3 years ago
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
The request Thursday is broader than rival pharmaceutical company Pfizer’s request earlier this week for the regulator to approve a booster shot for all seniors.
3 years ago
Penn’s Lia Thomas becomes first transgender woman to win NCAA swimming championship
Thomas also is the top seed in the 200 freestyle Friday and is the 10th seed in the 100 freestyle Saturday.
3 years ago
Philly DA says man accused of election interference has violated bail again
Philadelphia prosecutors ask a judge to revoke the bail of a Virginia man who traveled to the city in Nov. 2020, allegedly to interfere with the presidential election.
3 years ago
Delaware’s rivers and streams are the most polluted in the U.S., a new report says
Environmental Integrity Project evaluated waterways classified as impaired, unfit for swimming, recreation, aquatic life, fish consumption, and drinking.
3 years ago
Stalled affordable housing project in North Philly gets new life
Council President Clarke originally held up the resolution needed to build six homes after hearing neighborhood complaints about parking.
3 years ago
Lia Thomas posts top time in 500 prelims at NCAAs
The University of Pennsylvania senior, who is the No. 1 seed, advanced to Thursday night’s final with her top time of 4 minutes, 33.82 seconds.
3 years ago
New Jersey is open, but Ukrainian refugees likely to stay in Europe
N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has put out the welcome mat for Ukrainian refugees, but the White House says most refugees have expressed a desire to stay in Europe.
3 years ago
Russian media: Arrest of WNBA star Griner extended to May 19
Russia's Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.
3 years ago
Pa. health care leaders and advocates urge Congress to approve more COVID funding
The White House has warned it will run out of money to cover COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines unless Congress approves additional spending.
3 years ago
Philly Jewish Federation delegation heads to Poland with supplies for Ukrainian refugees
“People fled out with what they could carry, and our ability to assist them at this very desperate time is vital,” said Michael Balaban.
3 years ago
Veterans Affairs recommends closing Philadelphia and Coatesville hospitals
The two Pennsylvania hospitals would be among 35 shake-ups nationwide, according to the Veterans Affairs secretary’s Asset and Infrastructure Review report.
3 years ago
Oz vows to renounce Turkish citizenship if elected senator
Until Wednesday, Oz said he’d keep his dual citizenship so he has legal power in Turkey to make health care decisions for his Alzheimer’s-stricken mother.
3 years ago
Rescuers search for survivors in smashed Mariupol theater
A photo released by Mariupol's city council showed an entire section of the large, 3-story theater had collapsed after the strike Wednesday evening.
3 years ago
Philly police say social media a catalyst for gun violence among young people
The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.
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