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SEPTA says masks will not be required in vehicles, stations, and concourses
The announcement came after a federal judge struck down the mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation.
4 years ago
PECO to add 1,550 trees to Philadelphia’s urban canopy
The energy company’s ReLeaf program will plant a new tree for every tree removed for electrical maintenance.
4 years ago
Tree-plantings and trash walks: Earth Day 2022 in Philly
Here’s how the Philadelphia area will be celebrating Earth Day this year, and how you can participate — from tackling litter to expanding the city’s tree canopy.
4 years ago
Ukraine crisis raises question: Does food aid go equally to ‘Black and white lives’?
"I don't know if the world really gives equal attention to black and white lives," said Tedros.
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A charity kitchen in Ukraine linked to chef José Andrés was destroyed by a missile
The nonprofit has been on the ground serving families fleeing Ukraine since the day after the Russian invasion began.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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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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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
What 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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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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Holy days converging in April spark interfaith celebrations
Judaism’s Passover, Christianity’s Easter and Islam’s holy month of Ramadan are interlapping in April with holy days for Buddhists, Baha’is, Sikhs, Jains and Hindus.
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2 minors dead, 8 wounded in shooting at Pittsburgh party
Authorities say two minors are dead and at least eight others wounded in an early morning shooting at a Pittsburgh house party.
4 years ago
Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world.
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