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Quarantine inspired us to explore parks. Science suggests the habit could stick.
Park and trail use skyrocketed during our stay-at-home period. Social science gives us reason to believe these healthy habits will stick.
6 years ago
Delaware launches statewide family reentry program
A statewide pilot program will allow people recently released from prison to move in with family members living in public housing.
6 years ago
When the police watch your family picnic, none of the options are good
Black Philadelphians shouldn’t have to choose between having a “good day” and addressing racism.
6 years ago
City to clear homeless encampment on Benjamin Franklin Parkway next Friday
City officials want people living in the encampment to leave voluntarily before July 17. It’s unclear whether police will be called in to clear the camp.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Wolf makes an economic plea for masks in businesses
The Pennsylvania Board of Law Examiners decided to postpone the state’s bar exam a second time, and conduct it remotely over three days in October.
6 years ago
Goya CEO, praising Trump, sparks online culture clash
“We all truly blessed, at the same time, to have have a leader like President Trump who is a builder,” Unanue said standing at a podium beside Trump.
6 years ago
As Washington reviews its NFL team name, what will Neshaminy schools do?
Years into a tense, costly legal fight, the school district doesn’t have plans to scrap its team name, even as other Pa. schools grapple with the issue.
6 years ago
Germantown High’s $50M housing remake moves forward over community concerns
Many Germantown residents want to see firmer commitments around affordable housing and community hiring from developers Jack Azran and Eli Alon.
6 years ago
An increasing number of Ocean County municipalities along the New Jersey coast have adopted curfews for minors due to non-compliance with pandemic health regulations.
6 years ago
NWS: Tropical Storm Fay will generate dangerous swimming conditions in N.J.
Tropical Storm Fay will generate dangerous rip currents at New Jersey beaches, forecasters say.
6 years ago
‘Sprout stinks’: Rare, giant corpse flower set to bloom at Longwood Gardens
When titan arum blooms, the flower stinks like rotten meat and only lasts 24 to 48 hours.
6 years ago
New Jersey food banks to receive $20 million to meet need in unprecedented time
The food banks will get $10 million in federal funding immediately as hundreds of thousands of families go to food pantries for the first time due to COVID-19.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Face masks will be required inside all Pa. schools
Students and staff will be required to wear face masks when they return to school, according to new guidelines from the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
6 years ago
COVID court shutdown leaves Woodlynne councilman and son in legal limbo after clash with police
Councilman Cook lost two jobs and his son might not get to join the Marines because of charges from a February incident with police at their home.
6 years ago
Confession: My quarantine habit is buying really weird stuff online
Anyone else turn to ecommerce for their daily serotonin boost?
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