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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State announces $25 million landlord assistance program
The initiative will provide aid to landlords with three to 10 units in their buildings who collected partial or no rent payments from April to July.
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Delaware cancels fall sports, eyes shortened seasons starting in December
Seasons were abruptly stopped in March. Athletes and their advocates set their sights on the fall, but for now, that won’t happen.
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‘The watermelon man’: Southwest Philly merchants have been selling popular fruit for 35 years
The popular watermelon stand on the corner of 83rd Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, across from St. Paul’s AME Church, is a staple in the community.
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When COVID-19 hit Pa. in March, universities shut down and suspended some lab work and field research. For environmental scientists, it's been a big change.
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US adds 1.8 million jobs in a sign that hiring has weakened
With confirmed viral cases still elevated in much of the nation and businesses under continued pressure, many employers appear reluctant or unable to hire.
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Virus aid talks on brink of collapse, sides ‘very far apart’
A marathon meeting in the Capitol has generated lots of recriminations but little progress on the top issues confronting negotiators on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
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How Tropical Storm Isaias is connected to climate change
A new field of climate science known as attribution science examines how a warming atmosphere plays a part in individual weather events.
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These COVID-19 patients survived. But they never recovered
Some people have symptoms that persist for weeks or even months. Doctors are only beginning to learn why.
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Listen 5:05SEPTA trains and buses have great airflow — which means less coronavirus risk for riders
Along with mask-wearing, health officials say good airflow is key to avoiding infection in enclosed spaces.
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Isaias emergency: Eastwick residents call for city, state aid after ‘devastating’ flooding
The low-lying community built alongside a toxic landfill has dealt with floods for decades and residents are used to fighting for protection.
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Trump bans dealings with Chinese owners of TikTok, WeChat
President Donald Trump has ordered an unspecified ban on “transactions” with the Chinese owners of the consumer apps TikTok and WeChat.
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West Philly neighbors gather for emergency meeting after 7-year-old’s fatal shooting
"Stop putting Band-Aids on something that needs surgery,” cried longtime anti-violence activist Colwin Williams.
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Playing electoral defense, Trump claims Biden opposes God
Even for a president known for his blunt criticism, Trump's remarks stood out and they signaled how contentious the campaign may get over the coming months.
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Employees at Philadelphia Museum of Art vote to unionize
Union organizers said the driving issue was wanting to be involved in decisions like hiring, benefits, diversity and safety as the museum plans to reopen.
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NOAA: 2020 hurricane season could rival busiest on record
An already extremely active Atlantic hurricane season has the potential to rival the busiest ever, forecasters say.
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