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Known as PUA, the 11-week compensation program can be backdated to the beginning of January.

The city launched its own site, but said it will work with other organizations that've already collected personal data.

The city has a direct relationship with the CDC because it has a history of good immunization programs.

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How many people have been inoculated so far — and how close is herd immunity?

The airlines are running point on the new CDC requirement, which will be enforced at PHL Airport.

The building owner said they expected the artwork to remain up until at least the end of the month.

Joseph Bologna was arrested in June after a baton-beating video went viral.

Queer artist Tiff Urquhart eased her pain by installing a wheatpaste of the LGBTQ icon.

The bylaws don’t have a clause for incitement of insurrection, but there’s always the question of cheating on the SAT.

The mayor emphasized he supports the First Amendment right to free speech.