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Officials unveil ambitious plan to stem gun violence in Philadelphia, but funding is elusive
Congressman Dwight Evans announced an ambitious, $51 billion plan to tackle the nation’s gun violence epidemic at its roots.
3 years ago
‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse
Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.
3 years ago
Doctors oppose bill that would let pharmacists continue to vaccinate children after pandemic
A bipartisan bill aims to permanently allow pharmacists and trained pharmacy staff members to vaccinate children. Pennsylvania Medical Society doctors oppose it.
3 years ago
Listen 1:53Philadelphia’s indoor mask mandate was triggered by the city’s COVID risk measurement system. Public health experts weigh in on how well that system works.
3 years ago
Philadelphia reinstates indoor mask mandate
Philadelphia officials announced Monday that masks will once again be required in indoor spaces.
3 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy starts second term with improved ratings
Murphy’s ratings hit an all-time high back in April 2020, when more than 70% of registered voters approved of the job he was doing.
3 years ago
Pennsylvanians on Medicaid risk losing health coverage when COVID emergency ends
Many will lose Medicaid coverage nationwide, but Pennsylvania’s plan is out of step with other states, which advocates say will lead to greater losses.
3 years ago
Listen 1:53How pharmacies and labs are scrambling to manage loss of federal COVID funds
Testing sites have had to turn people away now that they can’t bill the federal government. Vaccinators are bracing for a similar fate.
3 years ago
Listen 3:12New Jersey awards first round of recreational marijuana licenses for growers
Nearly 70 entities wishing to grow and manufacture cannabis were awarded licenses, but the commission said dispensary applications weren’t ready yet.
3 years ago
Temple announces new security measures for students living off campus
The protections come in the wake of a string of shootings in the area near campus.
3 years ago
How one Philly testing site is navigating the loss of federal COVID funding
Congress’s decision to exclude funding for coronavirus testing, vaccine and treatment in its government spending bill goes into effect Tuesday.
3 years ago
She wanted to vaccinate their kids. He didn’t. A judge had to decide
In Pennsylvania, a growing number of divorced parents are taking their COVID vaccine disputes to court.
3 years ago
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