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Canadian police clear Parliament street to end siege
With protesters in clear retreat, the end of the three-week protest against the country’s COVID-19 restrictions and the government appeared to be in sight.
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With $161 million to disburse, the county will host three town halls next week, in person and virtually, to offer more details on the process.
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The White House says it will make more high-quality masks available for kids
Standard masks do not always fit small faces well.
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As virus surged, few Pa. schools signed up for free COVID-19 testing
Despite spikes in coronavirus infections and low child vaccination rates, schools across Pennsylvania have been slow to enroll in a free testing program offered by the state.
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Many Philly restaurants, hotels ‘very happy’ with relaxed vax mandate
Restaurant and venue owners largely praised Philadelphia’s decision to immediately end the requirement to present proof-of-vaccination to dine indoors.
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Murphy announces $10M for N.J. program to help homeowners facing foreclosure
The program allows N.J. to buy eligible homes that are up for foreclosure and help residents stay by working with them to afford their mortgages.
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Philly drops COVID vaccine mandate for indoor dining
City officials unveiled a four-level tier system to help them determine when certain COVID-19 mitigation efforts may be lifted.
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COVID numbers ‘dropping like a rock’ in Delaware but school mask mandate remains through March
Infections, hospitalization and the positivity rate have plummeted to levels not seen since Thanksgiving.
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Philadelphia firefighters union sues city over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The firefighters union says up to 30% of its members could be suspended under the mandate.
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Philly’s restaurant scene is poised for a big resurgence. But there are winners and losers
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene is rebounding after nearly two grueling years of pandemic uncertainty.
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Listen 1:54What’s the holdup on COVID vaccines for kids 4 and younger?
The FDA’s surprise announcement Friday set the expected schedule for vaccine eligibility for the youngest Americans back several months.
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Listen 5:26Archdiocese of Philadelphia to lift mask requirement in suburban schools Feb. 28
Masks will be optional for students and staff at Catholic schools in Bucks, Chesco, Delco, and Montco. Philly schools will still follow city guidance.
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N.J. health officials encourage COVID testing before the party on Sunday
The director of Burlington County’s health department is encouraging people to get tested for COVID before they attend a party for the big game this weekend.
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The prison system again shut down face-to-face visits with loved ones on Jan. 1. as a precautionary measure during the record-setting winter surge.
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Philly Fighting COVID CEO Doroshin banned from working in Pa.
A complaint filed by Attorney General Josh Shapiro asserts Doroshin violated consumer protection, charitable solicitation, and nonprofit laws.
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