Philly bike share hits a new record, and thefts are down
Indego is in the middle of a major expansion.
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At least one quarter of all Philly residents have gotten a vaccine shot
The pace of vaccination has picked up, but a third of doses are delivered at the Convention Center FEMA site — which is slated to close at the end of April.
Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
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Despite national outcry, Philly police slow to implement mental health crisis reforms
It’s been six months since officers fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr. while responding to a 911 call.
Who’s eligible for a COVID vaccine in Philly, and why it’s different from the rest of Pa.
The city has a direct relationship with the CDC because it has a history of good immunization programs.
Queer or trans and live in Philly? You could get vaccinated at William Way
The community center is hosting a clinic for people in Phase 1A or 1B.
‘Fecal samples’ against gentrification? Research activism raises red flags in West Philly
Temple said it had not approved the research solicited by professor and activist Ang Sun.
To stop Philly gun violence, officials should put their money where their mouth is, protesters say
“We are robbing our children of a childhood,” said an organizer of Friday’s rally at City Hall.
Philly hopes to boost vaccinations 50% by end of April, but the pace has stalled
Philadelphia vaccination pace stalls despite community clinics
Vaccinate PA’s online appointment finder has expanded to Philadelphia
Vaccinate PA appointment finder expands to Philadelphia