
Maria Pulcinella is a digital producer for WHYY News. A 2013 graduate of Emerson College, Maria has spent the last several years covering local news in Philadelphia. Her work has appeared in HuffPost and VICE Media, among other outlets. Before returning to her home city from Boston, Maria specialized in digital products and design. She now lives in an old textile factory near Fishtown with two street cats.
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The Code Blue will be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Wednesday, when either the temperature or wind chill is expected to be below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
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N.J. native Logan Ryan to offer free Thanksgiving meals, pet supplies to Camden families
Hundreds of Camden residents will be able to pick up free items at a pop-up community store at The Neighborhood Center.
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A ‘ticking time bomb’: Victim’s family sues PGW, city over fatal 2019 explosion in South Philly
The South 8th Street blast left two men dead and destroyed five rowhouses. Lawyers say the “painstakingly obvious problem” of unprotected gas pipelines remains unaddressed.
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‘Philadelphia cannot simply shrug’: A call for change greets news of Henon’s guilty verdict
The verdict comes more than 6 years after the FBI began wiretapping phones belonging to Henon and Dougherty, and five years after the federal investigation exploded into view.
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Indego is expanding, again: Philly bike-share program to double in size by 2026
To meet growing ridership, Indego is expanding further into West Philly and South Philly, and adding stations on Kelly Drive and in East Falls.
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Not sure what to do with your lawn signs post-election? Montco will recycle them for you
Instead of sending campaign signs to the landfill, Montgomery County wants residents to consider recycling them at one of their 15 drop-off sites.
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Black Doctors Consortium to offer COVID-19 vaccine for kids, pending CDC approval
Once the CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, the Black Doctors Consortium’s primary care clinic will be ready to start administering shots.
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Where can I get my COVID-19 booster shot?
Mass-vaccination sites have mostly closed, but residents can get vaccinated at participating pharmacies, hospitals, doctor’s offices, and community events.
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SEPTA, union reach tentative deal on two-year contract, avoiding strike
To be finalized, the agreement must be ratified by TWU Local 234 members and approved by the SEPTA board.
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What you need to know ahead of the 2021 Pa. general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is being held Tuesday, Nov. 2. Here’s what you need to know beforehand, from election deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
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Monday is the last day to register to vote in the 2021 Pennsylvania general election
Pennsylvania’s general election is Nov. 2. Voters will elect judges who will play pivotal roles in shaping policy for at least the next decade.
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