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Back to SearchNew public health funding report is eye-opening and disturbing
Public health has been front and center the last few years during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite its importance, it still doesn't get the respect it …
4 years, 2 months ago
What if there was an NBA arena in Center City, Philadelphia?
The Sixers recently announced plans to build a new arena in Center City. It would be located in the Fashion District and right next to Chinatown. It …
4 years, 2 months ago
'It's not necessary to stay at threat level red.' What you need to know about the new COVID surge
We're seeing another surge of coronavirus cases, nearly two and a half years after we all heard of COVID-19 for the first time. What do you need to k…
4 years, 2 months ago
An extremely strange recession: weekly economy update
GDP estimates are in and it looks like we could be headed towards the textbook definition of a recession, albeit a very strange one. Have we seen any…
4 years, 2 months ago
What a 2005 Supreme Court case could mean for Uvalde Police
The tragic school shooting in Uvalde was made more enraging when more and more information come out about how many law enforcement agencies and offic…
4 years, 2 months ago
A case of polio was found in New York state. Should we be concerned?
We're already dealing with COVID and monkeypox, and now a new case of polio was reported in Rockland County, New York. Should we be worried about yet…
4 years, 2 months ago
What we can -- and can't -- expect from NASA's new James Webb Space Telescope
When the new James Webb Space telescope came online, it started delivering breathtaking images of faraway galaxies and planets and stars. Already, as…
4 years, 2 months ago
‘I suffered and no one else needs to:’ Feds relax restrictions on monkeypox drug
For three days, Luke Brown was in the most severe pain he’s ever experienced. He had contracted monkeypox, which is now a global health emergency. He…
4 years, 2 months ago
How low could gas prices go? Weekly economy check in
Gas prices keep going down pretty consistently, how low could they go? How much do gas prices impact how Americans feel about inflation? And how many…
4 years, 2 months ago
How are the pandemic pets doing now? Plus tips for struggling owners
According to the ASPCA, 23 million households got a new dog or cat during the pandemic - that’s 1 in 5 households in the country. Now, local shelters…
4 years, 2 months ago