Emily Scott
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Turn clocks back, and use end of daylight saving time to improve household safety
Pa. Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego is emphasizing the importance of ensuring smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have fresh batteries, to save lives.
4 years ago
West Philly rally resumes protest against police killing of Walter Wallace Jr.
The rally, organized by the Party for Socialism and Liberation – Philly and other groups, demands that the officers who shot Wallace be held accountable.
4 years ago
Day-after protests of Wallace killing repeat calls for respect for Black lives
The shooting, captured on video, has prompted outrage and disbelief among neighbors and West Philadelphia residents.
4 years ago
In key Bucks County, Biden makes his case at Bristol Township drive-in rally
At a socially distanced event, the Democrat touched on favorite themes: Trump’s response to the pandemic, health care and the economy.
4 years ago
SliCE offering free pizzas at six Philly polling locations on Election Day
The six polling places will be chosen through online community input. The spots will be within 1 to 1.5 miles of the Fishtown and Italian Market locations.
4 years ago
Philly celebs appearing in ‘Good Things Happen in Philadelphia’ GOTV event
The virtual effort will benefit Better Civics, a nonpartisan Philly organization focused on civic engagement and voter participation.
4 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering flu shots in Philly
Over the next week, the vaccine for seasonal influenza will be offered at locations across the city, to stave off a possible 'twindemic.'
4 years ago
Center City restaurant Harper’s Garden grows outdoor dining setup with private greenhouses
With its 10 heated, individual greenhouses, Harper’s hopes to be able to keep their outdoor dining afloat through the wintry weather.
4 years ago
Housing protest leaders, city agree to terms for disbanding Parkway encampment
The tent settlement will disband this week. The city and PHA will transfer 50 vacant properties into a community land trust established by encampment residents.
4 years ago
Pa. health department opening Berks County drive-thru testing site as coronavirus cases rise
Since the beginning of September, Berks County has seen an increase of nearly 1,500 cases of COVID-19, which gives “significant cause for concern,” Levine said.
4 years ago
‘Lend power to the community’: A 28-foot Afro pick takes over a 52nd St. lot
A touring exhibit is bringing the Afro pick to cities across the U.S. ahead of the November election, to continue conversations about racial injustice.
4 years ago
What you need to know about voter rights, fraud and suppression for the 2020 election
The 2020 presidential election itself feels like a fight to ensure the right to a free, fair vote. Here’s what you need to know.
4 years ago