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Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration has come under fire for failing to support more Black-led organizations in the battle against the coronavirus.
5 years ago
Can first-year college students defer enrollment till things get more normal? Depends on the school
Maybe you’d rather just take a gap year.
5 years ago
Philly restaurants must hold off on outdoor dining when city enters yellow phase
Despite getting the green light from Gov. Tom Wolf, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney says restaurants must wait on outdoor dining until the city has protocols in place.
5 years ago
More patients seek abortion pills online during pandemic, but face restrictions
Under federal law, even in states where telemedicine abortion is legal, there are strict regulations surrounding how mifepristone is dispensed.
5 years ago
Judge orders Pa. to launch new method for visually impaired voters for next week’s primary
This approach would require the use of assistive technology, such as screen readers or the ability to update refreshable braille displays.
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Hite says that school reopening in the fall may vary across the city
It will depend on conditions of specific buildings and neighborhood needs, he said.
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Allegations of a cover-up are prompting calls for the House GOP leader to resign and one Democrat even called for an official investigation.
5 years ago
Flood of mail-in ballots in Pa. spurs fight to change deadlines
“No one wants to be in the situation where the presidential race comes down to Pa. and there is a week or two delay on us in delivering a victor," said state Rep. Kevin Boyle.
5 years ago
Pa. legislature sends $26 billion short-term budget to Gov. Tom Wolf
The legislature will send a short-term budget to Gov. Tom Wolf, an unusual measure made necessary by the strain put on the state’s finances by the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Hundreds laid off, no arts funding and every other reason people are protesting Kenney’s budget cuts
The pandemic has torn a half-billion dollar hole in Philly’s finances.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. businesses push for protection from consumer lawsuits
Leaders from Pennsylvania’s business, manufacturing, and health care industries are calling on the state to broaden liability protections to companies during the pandemic.
5 years ago
In Wildwood, Morey’s Piers plans to keep one waterpark closed for 2020
The water park joins an undisclosed pier as the second amusement facility that Morey's Piers will keep closed for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Pa. is sitting on billions in coronavirus relief money. What’s the hold up?
“Money has been sitting in Pennsylvania’s account for six weeks,” said Sen. Vincent Hughes. “The question is: Why are we waiting?”
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. releases guidance on school graduations
Earlier this week the governor said schools could hold in-person graduations starting in July, but now released the rules for doing so.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: University of Delaware plans online graduation celebration
It’s not a replacement for graduation, but UDel grads will be honored Saturday with an online video presentation called Blue Hen Celebration.
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