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Day: November 11, 2021

Municipal Government

Philly trash collection floundering from pandemic on, controller’s report says

November 11, 2021November 17, 2021
Rick Rickman

For ten years, the city averaged slightly more than 513,000 tons annually. In the wake of the pandemic, the total skyrocketed to over 617,000 tons. To top it off, sanitation workers are not immune to Covid-19. Mayor Jim Kenney said over the summer many trash collectors have been unable to work.
By Rick Rickman

Politics

Erica Jedynak + Ashley Klingensmith: Americans simply do not trust lawmakers’ ‘human infrastructure’ package

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021
Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith
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The mega-bill proposed by Democrats in Congress is chocked full of special interest giveaways. Polls show voters don’t trust it.
By Erica Jedynak and Ashley Klingensmith

Health

Pennsylvania court strikes down school mask mandate

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021
Christen Smith
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Pennsylvania’s school mask mandate has recently been struck down by a Commonwealth Court.
By Christen Smith

Veterans

Chris Gibbons: A prayer for the Unknown Soldier

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021
Chris Gibbons
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Nov. 11, 2021, marks the 100-year anniversary of the first interment ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and for Philadelphia’s Roman Catholic High School this centennial commemoration holds special significance.
By Chris Gibbons

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