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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Barack Obama will deliver a televised prime-time commencement address for the high school Class of 2020 during an hour-long event that will also feature LeBron James, Malala Yousafzai and Ben Platt, among others. ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC will simultaneously air the special May 16 at 8 p.m. EDT…

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The SUN family extends sincere condolences to the family and friends of Renee Amoore, President of the Amoore group on her passing. Amoore, 67, is also the former deputy chairwoman of the PA Republican Party. The cause of her death has not been announced at this time. “As final arrangements are being made, please mail…

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COVID-19 is available Sayre Health Center in West Philadelphia at 5800 Walnut St. (rear). There is drive through and walk through testing available by appointment only. Testing times are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and noon to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. Call 215-474-4444 to make an appointment.

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PHILADELPHIA–The Philadelphia Department of Public Health is now recommending COVID-19 coronavirus testing for anyone regardless of age who has a new cough, is experiencing new shortness of breath, or two of the following symptoms: fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache, new loss of taste or smell. The expansion of testing recommendations comes as a…

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By ROB GILLIES TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia. “Canadians need more than thoughts and prayers,” he said, rejecting the reaction of many politicians after mass shootings. Trudeau…

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From Philadelphia Police Department PHILADELPHIA- In mid-March 2020, in tandem with the City of Philadelphia’s enhanced response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Police Department made modifications to several of its protocols. Among them, was a change in the manner in which arrests were processed for a specified number of non-violent offenses. These changes were implemented with…

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Photo: City of Philadelphia screengrab, Youtube PHILADELPHIA – Mayor Jim Kenney today delivered a recorded address to Philadelphians about the revised Fiscal Year 2021 Budget and Five Year Plan delivered to City Council. “This budget pares City services down to the most essential, imposes layoffs on hundreds of workers, and reduces or eliminates some programs that…

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Photo: The Office of Governor Tom Wolf/Flickr As Pennsylvania works to mitigate the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus, the Wolf Administration has made it a priority to address food insecurity in the commonwealth by protecting our local supply chain, advocating for necessary waivers and resources, and ensuring equal access to healthy food for all….

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PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced 665 cases of COVID-19 today. This brings the number of confirmed cases to 14,468. The Department of Public Health continues to see an uptick in positive cases in congregated settings, such as nursing homes, behavioral and occupational health centers, and the Department of Prisons. Two additional…

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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday up to $1 trillion is needed to shore up state and local governments for coronavirus costs, a stunning benchmark for the next aid package that’s certain to run into opposition from Senate Republicans. Pelosi said the “heroes” fund would help prevent layoffs as governors and mayors…

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