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Del. coronavirus recovery: New review uncovers 67 additional COVID-19 related death
A review of death certificates found 67 deaths related to the coronavirus that had not been reported to the Division of Public Health.
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Racist social media posts inspire Lower Merion parent to call for anti-hate training in schools
Jennifer Lynn talks with Andrea Gosfield, who calls for a more racially equitable district after her son showed her racist social media posts by schoolmates.
5 years ago
Listen 7:09N.J. coronavirus recovery: Amusement parks to reopen; state reaches deal with CWA
These are the latest businesses given the OK to reopen, just in time for the Independence Day weekend.
5 years ago
Shore town ends public booze consumption measure
With the resumption of outdoor dining, the town's mayor said that open alcohol consumption is over.
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Dozens of ‘defund-the-police’ protesters arrested for occupying Municipal Services Building
The group occupied the Municipal Services Building, which has been closed to the public during the pandemic, to demand a $120M police budget cut.
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Ocean City, N.J. cancels July 4 fireworks, ‘Night in Venice’ boat parade
"The health and safety of everybody who loves Ocean City will always be our top priority," Mayor Jay Gillian said in a statement.
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At this Germantown hub, the groceries are free — as long as the community keeps giving back
Mutual aid has a long history among oppressed groups, and is embraced by many modern Indigenous societies.
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It’s the first year fireworks are legal in Philly, and police have gotten nearly 1,000 complaints
Mayor Jim Kenney signed the law allowing their use on July 3, 2019.
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The future is uncertain for stateless people like me
Karina Clough, a stateless person and a DACA recipient under final removal proceedings, wants meaningful immigration reform. And she and others want it now.
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Zoos coming out of hibernation
The Brandywine Zoo has been selling out. The Elmwood Park Zoo opens Friday. The Philadelphia Zoo will welcome visitors in July.
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‘We don’t smell that gas anymore’: Activists mark anniversary of blast that shut down PES refinery
Damage from the June 21 fire that resulted led to closure of the complex, the company’s bankruptcy, and a planned sale of the 1,300-acre property.
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Get a comfortable chair: Permanent work from home is coming
Indefinite. Or even permanent. These are words companies are using about their employees working from home.
5 years ago
Johnson & Johnson to stop selling 2 lines of skin-lightening products popular in Asia
The consumer products giant says they will no longer sell the Neutrogena Fine Fairness line and the Clean & Clear Fairness line.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: William Penn graduation will run all day Wednesday
Young people living together this summer should get tested for COVD-19 at least once a month, according to new guidance from the state Division of Public Health.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos and indoor dining to return July 2
The Garden State announced casinos can reopen and indoor dining can resume with limited capacity just in time for Fourth of July weekend.
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