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Beyond $600: How COVID-19 relief, spending bills will help Delaware
Now that President Trump has signed the COVID-19 stimulus package and larger government spending measure, here’s a look at how some of that money will be spent in Delaware.
6 years ago
Domestic violence shelters see an uptick in calls, worry about dwindling funding
Domestic violence shelters in western Pennsylvania say they’re seeing an increase in hotline calls, amid worries that a difficult and isolating winter is on the way.
6 years ago
From Zoom to Quibi, the tech winners and losers of 2020
When it comes to technology, 2020 was a year like no other. Here are the year’s tech winners and losers.
6 years ago
Unemployment benefits and one-time checks: What to know about the new stimulus in Pa.
Now that President Trump has signed the new $900 billion package into law, how long will taxpayers have to wait for the extra money and bonus boost?
6 years ago
Vaccinations begin at Pa. nursing homes as COVID mitigation efforts remain in place
While vaccines provide hope of a more normal 2021, Pennsylvania is not considering pulling back COVID-19 mitigation efforts prior to when they expire on Jan. 4.
6 years ago
New Jersey long-term care facilities receive first COVID-19 vaccinations
More than 7,000 New Jersey long-term care facility residents and staff have died due to COVID-19, prompting a federal investigation.
6 years ago
Photos from 2020: Looking back on a year that changed our world
2020 was not a typical year for anyone in the region. Here's a view from WHYY photographers on how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
6 years ago
Sore arms, role models, and relief: Philly region health care workers on the COVID-19 vaccine
What’s it like to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Some of the first people to receive it described how it felt to WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk.
6 years ago
Listen 5:43Conceived as a short-term program, the 30 Day Fund has proven invaluable to those with limited access to other programs.
6 years ago
‘Música es parte de nuestra cultura’: How Philly’s Centro Musical shop focuses on salsa y comunidad
West Kensington’s Centro Musical is more than a shop — it’s a place for Latinos to come together, play music and celebrate their culture.
6 years ago
Listen 5:14El Centro Musical en North Philly se asegura de que la salsa ‘esté para quedarse’
El Centro Musical de West Kensington es más que una tienda: es un lugar para que los latinos se reúnan, toquen música y celebren su cultura.
6 years ago
Listen 4:39‘Music is part of our culture’: How Philly’s Centro Musical shop makes space for salsa and community
West Kensington’s Centro Musical is more than a shop — it’s a place for Latinos to come together, play music and celebrate their culture.
6 years ago
Listen 4:39Around 97% of Camden residents have access to a park, but only 70% report using the city’s parks at least once a month. Camden leaders hope to change that in 30 years’ time.
6 years ago
A look at the 29 people Trump pardoned or gave commutations
The list includes people whose pleas for forgiveness have been promoted by those supporting the president throughout his term in office.
6 years ago
Delaware encourages recycling of used Christmas trees
Delaware officials say the state recycled over 173,000 tons of yard waste in 2019.
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