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‘The virus is not done with us.’ Mask mandate returns for Philly schools
Philadelphia schools will require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day “until further notice.”
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FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites on June 16
Seventeen U.S. stadiums in 16 areas remain in the bidding for the first 48-team World Cup.
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Trump pays $110K fine, must submit paperwork to end contempt
A Manhattan judge declared Trump in contempt of court April 25 and fined him $10,000 per day for not complying with a subpoena.
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Oz, McCormick prepare for recount in Pa. GOP Senate race
A recount would mean that the outcome of the race might not be known until June 8, the deadline for counties to report their results to the state.
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Philly ‘spraygrounds’ open a week early ahead of possible record temps
Temperatures in several places are expected to break daily records, with high humidity. Remember to stay hydrated and be careful working outside.
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G7 countries to provide $19.8 billion in aid to Ukraine
The G7 leading economies agreed Friday to provide $19.8 billion in economic aid to Ukraine to ensure its finances do not hinder its ability to defend itself from Russia.
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‘How dare you!’: Grief, anger from Buffalo victims’ kin
Relatives of the 10 Black people massacred in a Buffalo supermarket are pleading with the nation to confront and stop racist violence.
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2 Montgomery County school districts requiring masks starting Friday
The CDC moved Montgomery County into the "high" community level.
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Meet Ryan Long, the Philly rideshare driver who’s on a Jeopardy! winning streak
Ryan Long is clearly brilliant, but he is also very humble.
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City Council weighing citywide contract converting Philly street lights to LEDs
The modernization project will also mean malfunctioning lights will be fixed based on real-time reports, and not based on resident complaints.
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Teen committee conducts gun violence survey to bring solutions to city officials
A new teen committee surveyed 1300 students throughout the Philadelphia area on gun violence solutions. “Better gun laws” and more support for families were among the asks.
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Penn Medicine has expanded its telehealth program to increase access to medication that helps people stop using opioids.
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People’s Light Theater gets a crash course in West Chester’s Black history
The cast and crew at People’s Light Theater were given a crash course in West Chester’s Black history for their premiere of “Bayard Rustin Inside Ashland.”
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Phillies’ Bryce Harper asks for fan’s hat, trades his own
Harper yelled over to a group of fans and offered the trade. The Phillies fans accepted and walked off an autographed cap.
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CDC advisers urge Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11
If the CDC agrees as expected, it would open a third COVID-19 shot to healthy elementary-age kids, just like what is already recommended for everybody 12 and older.
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