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Montco parents worry two-week move to virtual learning will harm students’ mental health
On Monday, Montgomery County schools will temporarily move to virtual learning to limit COVID-19's spread. Parents worry how the move will affect students' mental health.
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With this Thanksgiving comes a sad first for many families: Lost loved ones
COVID-19 has taken hundreds of thousands of lives in the U.S. already, some very quickly. There will be mourning, and remembering
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Listen 7:06Pa. coronavirus update: Stay home for Thanksgiving, Farley advises
Speaking on ‘Radio Times,’ Philly Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said getting tested is not a foolproof way to keep the virus away for the holiday.
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Philly area activists and organizers pushing for stricter gun safety laws and funding for gun violence intervention see Biden’s victory as a glimmer of hope.
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Listen 3:35‘We really want to avoid a lockdown’: Delco officials warn of COVID-19 surge overwhelming hospitals
In the past week alone, the county reported more than 200 new cases in three days. On Thursday, there were 223 new cases, not far from the spring peak.
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Murphy imposes new bar, restaurant restrictions amid COVID-19 resurgence
The governor's announcement comes as the coronavirus rate of infection and the number of cases climbs higher in New Jersey and across the country.
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‘Black Voters Matter’: Motorcade celebrates Biden-Harris win in Philly
Black voters who phone banked and door knocked to get out the vote for the Biden ticket are ready to hold him to the promises he made in his Wilmington victory speech.
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Fireworks, car horns, cowbells: Celebrating the Biden-Harris win in Philly
Last time the city was like this? "When the Eagles won the Super Bowl,” one joyous Biden supporter says.
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How Pa. prepares for Election Day: non-violent direct action training, volunteering and prayer
Election Day comes with concerns of voter intimidation, long lines at polling locations, and worries over who will be declared the winner.
4 years ago
GOTV efforts kick into high gear with bike rides and more across Philly
In 2016, Pennsylvania went to Trump by just 44,000 votes. Those doing outreach ahead of the election have one message: Every vote in the commonwealth counts.
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Lawyer: Wallace bodycam footage reveals PPD officers intended to kill
Attorney Shaka Johnson described as-yet-unseen footage that shows the minutes before two unnamed officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr.
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‘2 people with a gun should not be leading a response’: Philly Council calls for police reform
City Councilmembers said that legislative measures long in the works would advance reform efforts in the wake of Wallace’s death by police gunfire.
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