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Health care workers rallied alongside elected officials and community members just outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
4 years ago
Philly tourism is up, but not to pre-pandemic levels yet
The new report shows that the rebound after COVID lockdowns is real, and both recreational and business travelers are coming back to Philadelphia.
4 years ago
14 Philadelphia lives honored at 2022 Living Flame Memorial Service
The names of 14 police officers and firefighters lost since 2019 are now etched on the Living Flame Memorial in Philadelphia’s Franklin Square Park.
4 years ago
Abortion rights advocates rally outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Governor Tom Wolf vowed to veto any abortion ban in Pennsylvania, while others say pregnant people could become second class citizens if Roe v. Wade is upended.
4 years ago
Fed raises key rate by a half-point in bid to tame inflation
The increase in the Fed’s key short-term rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.
4 years ago
Gov. Murphy announces big boost for flood buyouts
NJ to use federal money to buy properties damaged by Ida.
4 years ago
WHYY wins 11 Keystone Media Awards for pandemic, suburbs coverage
The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”
4 years ago
False election fraud claims thrive on Pennsylvania campaign trail
Candidates sometimes repeat Trump’s conspiracy theories about fraud or distort the actions of state officials in an attempt to portray Democrats as having cheated — or both.
4 years ago
Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms
Meanwhile, the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.
4 years ago
Jackie Kennedy’s historic White House restoration re-created at Winterthur
The first lady's historic 1961 renovation of White House interiors, guided by Henry du Pont, is re-created at Delaware’s Winterthur museum.
4 years ago
Listen 1:50Chester parking contract linked to timely campaign donations to Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland
The 2018 parking contract appeared to offer no benefit to the city, but a WHYY analysis of campaign contributions shows the mayor's campaign was likely the one benefitting.
4 years ago
One of the country’s strictest plastic bag bans is officially in effect in N.J.
Here’s everything you should know about New Jersey’s single-use bag and container ban, from what’s covered under the law and what’s exempt to which businesses are impacted.
4 years ago
Wolf announces $5 million investment in Cheyney University’s ThinkUbator project
Cheyney University is probably best known as the nation's oldest historically Black university. But soon, it could also become known for being a leader in biotech.
4 years ago
Memorial service honors Delaware’s nearly 3,000 COVID-19 victims
More than two years into the pandemic, state leaders gathered with friends and a family who’ve lost loved ones to remember the victims of COVID-19.
4 years ago
Abortion will remain legal in Pennsylvania, unlike at least 26 states that are certain or likely to ban abortion immediately after Roe v. Wade is overturned.
4 years ago
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