Philly Black doctors clinic outpaced the city in vaccinating Black residents, but group says there’s ‘room for improvement’

Philly Black doctors clinic outpaced the city in vaccinating Black residents, but group says there’s ‘room for improvement’

by Ellie Rushing, Oona Goodin-Smith and Anna Orso
People waited for hours at Philadelphia's first 24-hour, walk-up vaccination clinic. The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium hopes more collaboration will lead to shorter lines at future sites.
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Military set to begin delivering vaccine shots in Philly; city to announce rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions; CDC traces outbreaks in gyms

by Rob Tornoe
Military set to begin delivering vaccine shots in Philly; city to announce rollback of some COVID-19 restrictions; CDC traces outbreaks in gyms
The military is sending a 222-member team to the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
New coronavirus grants for small Pa. businesses aim for inclusivity, but can’t track success
by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA
Applications open next month for $145 million in state grants for small hospitality businesses, with a significant change by lawmakers intended to make the money is more accessible to people of color.
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by Maria Panaritis
Mancino Manufacturing is a family-owned business battered by the pandemic. Their story is not unlike the global chip shortage that has U.S. leaders concerned about U.S. strength.
Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers’ missing piece, but he’ll have options if it’s time to move on from the Raptors | Keith Pompey
Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers’ missing piece, but he’ll have options if it’s time to move on from the Raptors | Keith Pompey
by Keith Pompey
Pa. Republicans had a marathon meeting about censuring Toomey but left without resolution
by Jonathan Tamari
Some county Republican parties censured Toomey for voting to convict Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, but others in the GOP argue the move is too divisive.
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A Delco man stormed the Capitol, feds say, telling his ex only ‘a moron’ would doubt the election was stolen. She turned him in.

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Claude Giroux sparks Flyers’ 4-3 win over Rangers after he returns from COVID-19 absence

Claude Giroux sparks Flyers’ 4-3 win over Rangers after he returns from COVID-19 absence

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Playing his first game after a 14-day quarantine because he contracted the coronavirus, Giroux had three assists for the 23rd time in his career.
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For the first time, legal weed gets Republican senate support in Pa.

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Peco parent Exelon plans to separate into two firms: ‘Our customers expect us to continuously innovate’

Peco parent Exelon plans to separate into two firms: ‘Our customers expect us to continuously innovate’

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Union’s Ray Gaddis sees progress in MLS front office diversity efforts, but knows a lot more is needed

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Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers’ missing piece, but he’ll have options if it’s time to move on from the Raptors | Keith Pompey
Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers’ missing piece, but he’ll have options if it’s time to move on from the Raptors | Keith Pompey
by Keith Pompey
Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers’ missing piece, but he’ll have options if it’s time to move on from the Raptors | Keith Pompey
Kyle Lowry would be the Sixers’ missing piece, but he’ll have options if it’s time to move on from the Raptors | Keith Pompey
Claude Giroux sparks Flyers’ 4-3 win over Rangers after he returns from COVID-19 absence
by Sam Carchidi
Claude Giroux sparks Flyers’ 4-3 win over Rangers after he returns from COVID-19 absence
Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard is poised to prove his innings limits and shoulder issues are in the past
Spencer Howard is poised to prove his innings limits and shoulder issues are in the past
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Phillies pitcher Spencer Howard is poised to prove his innings limits and shoulder issues are in the past
Spencer Howard is poised to prove his innings limits and shoulder issues are in the past
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by Marcus Hayes
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Why the Phillies should cut Odúbel Herrera while they still can | Marcus Hayes
Brian Elliott bails out the Flyers again | On the Fly
Brian Elliott bails out the Flyers again | On the Fly
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Brian Elliott bails out the Flyers again | On the Fly
Brian Elliott bails out the Flyers again | On the Fly
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by Mike Jensen
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Is Villanova a Final Four team? When you win 2 NCAA titles, that’s always the question. | Mike Jensen
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Despite a good game for the Sixers, the need for another ballhandler looms large | David Murphy
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Despite a good game for the Sixers, the need for another ballhandler looms large | David Murphy
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