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Surveillance footage captures suspect accused of spray-painting swastikas in Center City

The vandalism follows a recent Anti-Defamation League report that found a surge in cases of anti-Semitism in the region.

6 years ago

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Wolf to foster youth: Executive powers I tapped for shutdowns don’t extend to your aid

Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in helping foster youth during the pandemic, advocates say.

6 years ago

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Pier 34 collapse: 20 years ago, a nightclub plunged into the Delaware River

Three women died, and the bar owners were sentenced to house arrest.

6 years ago

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Coronavirus update: Murphy outlines multi-step recovery plan

Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday unveiled a three-stage plan for reopening New Jersey's economy amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

6 years ago

Farmicia in Old City
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Coronavirus restaurant casualties: Old City’s Farmicia and Mad River Manayunk will not reopen, are closed forever

The situation appears tenuous for many, if not all, Philly restaurants and bars.

6 years ago

Patients from St. Joseph’s Senior Home in Woodbridge were evacuated March 25 after multiple residents contracted COVID-19 and some died. (NJTV News)
Radio Times
Philadelphia
Public Health

Regional Roundup – 05/18/20

This week: Governor Wolf's battle with municipalities disobeying social distancing orders, the nursing home crisis in NJ, and Philly cuts arts funding.

Air Date: May 18, 2020 10:00 am

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Booze Fairies delight amid coronavirus quarantine
Food & Drink
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

You’ve been ‘dusted!’: How ‘booze fairies’ are spreading cheer in the tri-state area

The self-declared “booze fairies” are the coronavirus quarantine trend that pays it forward, and it’s growing in the Philadelphia region.

6 years ago

Cindy, Xavier and Dahlia Mondragon
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Public Health

Is summer camp a go this year? For parents and operators, it’s complicated

Many camps in the region are in limbo, waiting for guidance on how and when they can reopen. Meanwhile, families try to figure out summertime child care.

6 years ago

Ahmaud Arbery shooting protest

Key events in the investigation of Ahmaud Arbery’s death

Some key developments as the Ahmaud Arbery case unfolded based on documents and interviews.

6 years ago

The high-visibility display encircling PECO's headquarters.
Energy
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

PECO adds ‘thank you’ to Crown Lights, says customers don’t have to worry about shutoffs through July

Look up to see a new message of gratitude beamed far and wide.

6 years ago

USPS carrier Henrietta Dixon
Business
Economy
Philadelphia

Post offices, beloved community hubs, fight virus-era threat

Postal Service officials insist they’ll run out of money by September without help. This month, they reported a $4.5 billion loss for the last fiscal quarter.

6 years ago

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11 firefighters injured in Los Angeles blaze, explosion

Four firefighters were taken to the burn intensive care unit, while the others were taken to the burn ward.

6 years ago

Gabe Silverman is sheltering at home with his family and this is the first Zoom mitzvah for Temple Shir Tikva, a congregation west of Boston. (The Silvermans)
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Public Health
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For some, Zoom bar and bat mitzvahs highlight ‘most meaningful and memorable moments’

This spring, congregations are reimagining how to celebrate bar and bat mitzvahs in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Rob Grier says if he weren't taking care of him, his dad, Robert Grier Sr., would probably need to be in a nursing home. (Courtesy of Rob Grier)
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Mental Health
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Veterans see caregivers as even more crucial in the COVID-19 era

Veterans' homes have been ravaged by the virus. The VA has just announced new rules for its caregivers program, but veterans' groups fear thousands will be left behind.

6 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly Quarantine Bingo: How many boxes can you check off?

Those of us who aren’t essential workers are surviving the stay-at-home order as best we can.

6 years ago

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