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Editorial: Philadelphia messed up the mask mandate

On April 18, Philadelphia made national news by reinstating the city’s indoor mask mandate even as COVID-19 mitigation efforts were being rescinded elsewhere. Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole told The New York Times, “The thing is, I could be wrong — people two weeks from now could be laughing at me,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 27, 2022

Philadelphia mayor said decision to end mask mandate was partly influenced by SEPTA going mask-less

PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said the decision to scrap the mask mandate after just a few days was influenced in part by SEPTA’s announcement on Monday that masks would no longer be required on public transit.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 22, 2022

70% in poll believe public safety is the most important issue facing Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — More than half of Philadelphia residents do not feel safe in their neighborhoods at night, two-thirds have heard gunshots in the past year, and an overwhelming majority see public safety as the biggest issue facing the city.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 6, 2022