
Health & Science
Pennsylvania lifts capacity restrictions for businesses, retail shops
Starting Monday, restaurants and businesses no longer have capacity limits or physical distancing requirements.
4 years ago
How do COVID-19 vaccines affect people who are immunocompromised?
If you have certain conditions, or are taking certain medications, parts of your immune system may function less effectively. Here’s what we know.
4 years ago
NJ to give beachgoers COVID shots over Memorial Day weekend
The “Shots At The Shore” campaign will offer free vaccinations Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Hook, Long Branch and Asbury Park.
4 years ago
AARP/Drexel report shows racial disparities in seniors’ health care in Pennsylvania
A new study from AARP and Drexel’s College of Nursing shows lack of broadband access thwarts telehealth for many older Black and brown residents.
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Mariner East pipeline construction leaves hundreds without water in Delaware County
Construction split the Glen Riddle Station apartments in half. Residents complained about noise, dust, and truck traffic. Then there was no water.
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COVID mask mandate credited with one of mildest flu seasons in state history
COVID-19 restrictions helped keep the flu at record low levels.
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Philadelphia COVID restrictions will be lifted ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline
Philly COVID restrictions will lift ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline, but masks still needed.
4 years ago
Healing the invisible wounds of war
Millions of veterans and service members struggle with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. -- 20 die by suicide every day. How have veterans coped during the pandemic?
Air Date: May 28, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:13The Promise and Pitfalls of AI
In a lot of ways, artificial intelligence acts as our personal butlers — it filters our email, manages the temperature in our homes, fi ...
Air Date: May 28, 2021
Listen 51:53As Philadelphia works to tackle climate change, a question emerges: Is PGW on board?
The city-owned gas utility has discussed with industry groups a Pa. Senate bill that would prevent Philly from taking steps to promote electrification.
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Listen 6:08Hospitals, insurers invest big dollars to tackle patients’ social needs
Eager to control costs, health systems and insurers try to address food insecurity, housing, and more. Yet the evidence is mixed that these efforts work.
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Listen 5:15Increase incentives, and go door to door, to reach undervaccinated communities, Pa. lawmakers say
Take more aggressive steps, some urge: Move vaccine locations to where the people are, and change hours of clinics to when they’re convenient for workers.
4 years ago
Philly data breach that impacted health employee emails also hit other departments
It appears the hack is connected to a series of attacks targeting health care and social service organizations and agencies during the pandemic.
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Pennsylvania to lift face mask mandate by the end of June
Pennsylvania's mask mandate will be lifted on June 28 or when 70% of adult residents are fully vaccinated — whichever comes first.
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Pa. coronavirus update: 70% of adults at least partially vaccinated
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he will only lift face-mask requirements once the percentage of fully vaccinated people reaches 70%.
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