Kept from the polls: Some residents at Philly long-term care facilities struggle to cast a vote
Nursing homes must weigh coronavirus safety concerns with individuals’ voting rights.
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This is how Philly decides which states land on the quarantine list
The city has walked back its Delaware travel advisory, but is still urging extreme caution.
Work in addiction recovery? You could get $100k to pay back student loans
A state program is doling out $5 million to encourage professionals to help curb the overdose crisis.
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Half a billion dollars: PA medical marijuana sales skyrocket 500% in year two
Nearly 150,000 Pennsylvanians are now certified to buy weed.
Oscar’s Tavern shut down for health violations
The bar's kitchen was not up to code.