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Philly Saves retirement program will go to voters for approval on May ballot

The program would automatically sign people up without a company-supported retirement program and deduct 3–6% for a Roth or ...
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South Jersey ‘hospital at home’ programs are restarting post-government shutdown, but face an uncertain future

Virtua registered nurse Rachel Schlichtmann checks in remotely with a patient in Virtua Health’s Hospital at Home program. (Virtua Health) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, ...
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New Jersey American Water seeks $10 a month rate increase

The investor-owned utility said the average customer could expect to pay an additional $10 per month if the request is approved by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. That could make the average ...
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Medicaid cuts ahead: ‘It’s going to affect everyone,’ Philly health care workers warn

PASNAP unions and 10 partner organizations have introduced a “Healthcare Bill of Rights” and are urging lawmakers to pledge support for safety net programs.
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WHYY opens its doors to the community and supporters for Open House and Sustainer Summit

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! WHYY held its annual Open House and Sustainer Summit Thursday evening, providing an ...
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Camden balances surveillance and public safety while leaning heavily on drone technology

But Dillon Reisman, a staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey who focuses on technology, said although Camden has come a long way in public safety, there should be more ...
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Students, educators cite impact on Black students and lack of transparency in rally against proposed Philly school closures

At Thursday night’s Board of Education meeting, community members and advocates gathered to voice their critiques and defend their schools from closures.
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Pennsylvania governor announces new vaccine safeguards, expanded access to shots in executive order

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signs an executive order aimed at expanding and preserving access to vaccines during a press conference at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From ...
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Philadelphia launches a history scholarship program for students and teachers as part of the nation’s 250th celebrations

People with the Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Chris Preperato for Carpenters’ Hall) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us ...
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Drexel after-school program combines dance, science and coding for a creative, integrated approach to learning

Toluwani Bademosi, 6, holds up a high-five gesture and waits for a computer program to recognize the pose and register a “match” during an educational workshop at Drexel University, Saturday, Nov. 15, ...
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At Washington Avenue Elementary, students and educators lean on the arts to build critical life skills

At Washington Avenue Elementary and schools across the region, arts programs are transforming classrooms and young minds through dance, music and visual arts. During ''Hip Hop Fundamentals'' class at ...