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Trenton, N.J. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Health

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.

6 years ago

Football and other fall scholastic sports are canceled for now in Delaware. (Smyrna High School)
Health

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.

6 years ago

The watermelon stand is on the corner of 83rd and Lindbergh Boulevard, across from St. Paul’s AME Church. (Chantale Belefanti)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

‘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.

6 years ago

Penn State doctoral student Stephanie Herbstritt shows the hairy ligule in switchgrass that's growing on a Penn State research plot in Centre County. (Anne Danahy/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Some faculty’s environmental science research on hold, while others find work around, in face of COVID-19

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.

6 years ago

A sign advertises hiring of temporary associates at a Pier 1 retail store, which is going out of business, during the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Coral Gables, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Money

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.

6 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y. speak to media on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Tropical Storm Isaia hits Mount Laurel
Weather

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.

6 years ago

Melissa Mazur is pictured in Patagonia
Health

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.

6 years ago

Listen 5:05
An empty SEPTA train car. (Anna Orso/Billy Penn)
PlanPhilly
Health

SEPTA 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.

6 years ago

File photo: Flood water from Darby Creek rose to nearly four feet inside Leo Brundage's Eastwick home after Tropical Storm Isaias struck. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

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.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump pumps his fist as he finishes speaking during an event at the Whirlpool Corporation facility in Clyde, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020.  (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Colwin Williams with Cure Violence tells Simpson Street residents that officials are putting a Band-aid on the problem and not dealing with real issues surrounding gun violence. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

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.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the Whirlpool Corporation facility in Clyde, Ohio, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Art Museum
Arts & Entertainment

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.

6 years ago

Tropical Storm Isaias
Down the Shore
Weather

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.

6 years ago

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