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Philadelphia / Rutgers-Camden
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Happy first day of class, #Rutgers!
We wish you all the best this academic year and encourage you to explore our libraries’ resources and services. This week, we also have free snacks, swag, and more, so check out our #RULWelcomeWeek schedule at go.rutgers.edu/sr4m5ez2! – at New Brunswick, NJ
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If you haven’t already, check out our special section on our website for events, public talks, and projects related to #Rev250!
march.rutgers.edu/resources/
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BREAKING: Today, June 25, 2022, has been declared a CODE ORANGE Ozone Action Day in Philadelphia. During Air Quality Action Days, protect your health by limiting strenuous outdoor activities.
Learn more about air quality: ow.ly/Fz1j50EV6qw
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Before you attend one of these Philly spots for a show, you'll have to show your COVID-19 vaccination card. trib.al/SIkh73Z
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Philadelphia will soon have a statue of opera singer Marian Anderson, the city's 1st monument of a specific Black woman.
Learn more: march.rutgers.edu/philly-to-…
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Philly schools will be open 5 days a week this fall — with masks required for everyone and regular COVID-19 testing for staff. Here's what Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. said on Friday.
Read more here: trib.al/i8DAnGh
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The coronavirus problems do not seem to be going away for the Phillies. trib.al/cuBp7HT
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Firefighter killed after driver crashes into first responders on I-76 trib.al/CFeZpTm
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#TokyoOlympics🥇 #Philly native @dawnstaley will make her first Olympic appearance as head coach of the #USA Women’s Basketball Team in Tokyo later this week
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Today is the 245th anniversary of the Liberty Bell ringing for independence in 1776. This photograph shows men preparing the Liberty Bell for its cross-country journey. Between 1885 and 1915, the Bell made several trips to various cities as part of various celebrations. #OTD
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Today marks the 245th anniversary of the Continental Congress voting for Independence from Britain. Pictured is a reproduction of painting titled “Signing the Declaration of Independence, 1872” by Charles Edouard Armand-Dumaresq. #otd #independence
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BREAKING: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has overturned Bill Cosby’s 2019 sexual assault conviction and barred a retrial in the case.
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The Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference @MARACtweets is now accepting nomination for its Custer Award, which recognizes books or articles written by authors in the region.
Learn More: march.rutgers.edu/marac-cust…
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Macy’s Wanamaker organ — the largest, fully operational pipe organ in the world — turned 110 years old today 🎉
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For the first time, #Philadelphia will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead of #ColumbusDay on the second Monday of October
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Philadelphia and New Jersey are keeping indoor mask mandates in place for now. Here's what to know.
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You can get a COVID-19 vaccine at Monday's @NHLFlyers game. 💉
Anyone who gets vaccinated will receive a voucher for two free tickets to a game next season.
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and ‘widespread’ power outages are possible in the Philly region tonight, the weather service warns. trib.al/cx0eccC
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April 27, 2021 @PhiladelphiaGov COVID-19 update:
4,161 new test results received
469 new cases
137,500 total cases
140 new probable cases from rapid tests
10 new deaths
3,452 total deaths
For more information: phila.gov/covid
