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Philly literacy program wants students reading at grade level by age 8. But it needs volunteers
Philly Reading Coaches is not letting the pandemic distract them from its academic mission. But it needs about 100 volunteers by January.
4 years ago
Around 97% of Camden residents have access to a park, but only 70% report using the city’s parks at least once a month. Camden leaders hope to change that in 30 years’ time.
4 years ago
Philly’s Italian Market sees a busy Christmas Eve, as families shop for a taste of tradition
From pozole to baccala, holiday food brings happiness in South Philly, with some residents following traditions and others trying something new.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania State Police are recruiting…horses
Pa.'s State Police mounted patrol unit provides security and crowd control at community and large scale events. Now PSP is looking for members to fill out its 28 horse team.
4 years ago
N.J.’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund gets $19M boost after being starved for almost a decade
New Jersey is allocating more than $19 million to the creation of affordable housing and efforts to protect residents from eviction.
4 years ago
After spike in asymptomatic cases, N.J. Amazon warehouse serving Philly shuts down through Christmas
An Amazon warehouse that serves the Philly and Trenton area is shut down through Christmas because of an asymptomatic coronavirus spike among employees.
4 years ago
With Moderna vaccine on the way, Delaware slated to receive almost 20,000 doses this week
Delaware is slated to receive almost 20,000 doses of the two-shot coronavirus vaccine this week. But it won’t be enough for everyone.
4 years ago
Sleet, icing, snow: Parts of Pa. see biggest December snowfall in years, says state meteorologist
Pennsylvania’s top meteorologist says Wednesday’s winter storm is a big one for parts of the commonwealth.
4 years ago
New Jersey declares State of Emergency, braces for first snowfall of the season
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has issued a commercial vehicle ban on seven interstate highways starting at 1 p.m.
4 years ago
PPD says it’s improved how it communicates with deaf and hard of hearing years after DOJ settlement
Initial complaints made by members of the deaf and hard of hearing community, which went as far back as 2011, led the PPD to enter a settlement with the DOJ in 2018.
4 years ago
How a Chester County writing program became a social safety net during the pandemic
Nonprofits say thousands have been food insecure for years in Pa.’s richest county. The pandemic has transformed an after-school writing program into a food bank.
4 years ago
Delco bars serve customers during Eagles game despite Pa.’s indoor dining ban
At least four taverns in the Philly suburbs had customers enjoying drinks inside on Sunday, a reporter found, in violation of Gov. Wolf’s new COVID mitigation measures.
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