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Newer version of omicron variant spreads in the region. How worried should you be?
Early research from Denmark shows this type of the virus spreads more easily. But there are still a lot of questions.
4 years ago
Philly tourism is surging back. Hotel workers, not so fast
A Philadelphia law gives them priority when hotels are ready to rehire, but workers laid off due to COVID are taking their time and reviewing their options.
4 years ago
Photo essay: The Teen Safe Space opens in North Philly
Community rejoices at the opening of a teen haven, offering tutoring, creative outlets, and a chill space.
4 years ago
Defense rests in federal trial in George Floyd’s killing
The officer testified that he didn’t realize how dire Floyd’s condition was until paramedics turned him over.
4 years ago
‘Here for the people, and the love, and what MLK stood for’ at Wilmington peace march
The event is usually on MLK Day but was postponed until Presidents Day this year because of the record-setting COVID spike in January.
4 years ago
War fears grow as Putin orders troops to eastern Ukraine
A long-feared Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared to be imminent Monday, if not already underway.
4 years ago
How fake electors tried to throw result to Trump
Officials are digging deeper into the role that fake slates of electors played in Trump's effort to cling to power after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election.
4 years ago
In a historic first, N.J. commission adopts bipartisan legislative district map
The redrawing of N.J. state legislative districts is almost complete. Its impact will be felt in the 2023 races.
4 years ago
How can we tweak the vaccines?
Add more boosters? Redesign to anticipate new variants? Researchers are evaluating possibilities for improvement.
4 years ago
Lawnside residents concerned about development that’s paving over history
Some longtime residents of the historically Black borough in Camden County are concerned that development is coming at a cost of the town’s history.
4 years ago
Listen 6:01Bill would nearly double property tax credit for Delaware residents 65 and over
The rebate was cut from $500 to $400 five years ago when state revenues were lagging. Now, with the treasury flush, a bill would increase it to $750.
4 years ago
The city’s Law Department is weighing its options on speeding up repairs, but a City Council member wants action sooner.
4 years ago
Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across U.S. with no end in sight
In the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, median rent rose an astounding 19.3% from December 2020 to December 2021.
4 years ago
Teen in mall fight faults cops for handcuffing Black youth
A New Jersey teen involved in a mall fight says police were wrong to treat him differently than the other youth involved in the altercation, who is Black.
4 years ago
Delaware bird rescue temporarily closes after bird tests positive for contagious disease
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research is now in quarantine.
4 years ago