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‘Too many are selfish’: US nears 5 million coronavirus cases
The U.S. is approaching 5 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, far outpacing other countries as Americans resist taking steps to avoid getting infected.
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Pa. education secretary takes new job as schools grapple with reopening
The board of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster on Tuesday hired Education Secretary Pedro Rivera to be its next president.
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Trump nursing home plan limits supply of free COVID-19 tests
Nursing home residents and staff represent a tiny share of the U.S. population but account for as many as 4 in 10 coronavirus deaths, according to some estimates.
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Tropical Storm Isaias brings flooding, road closures, power outages to Philly region
The National Weather Service warned that damaging winds and flash flooding are the highest risks to the region.
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Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites probe of his business
A prosecutor told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."
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Pa. cancels on volunteer coronavirus contact tracers, moves to hire 1,000 paid staff
After decreasing its number of daily coronavirus cases through widespread business closures and stay-at-home orders, Pennsylvania is seeing a resurgence of COVID-19.
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Tornado Warnings as Isaias roars through Delaware Valley
The effects of Tropical Storm Isaias are hitting the Philadelphia region, bringing tornado and flooding threats.
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Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.
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Activists call on Comcast to expand free internet as Philly virtual school continues
Advocates say Comcast isn’t doing enough to ensure students have needed internet access. But the company claims it has stepped up during the pandemic.
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Philly DA files charges against man in fatal shooting of 7-year-old
Zamar Jones, who was playing on his porch, was struck in the head as adults exchanged gunfire. He died Monday, the District Attorney’s Office said.
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Victims advocate demands transparency as Camden Diocese suspends compensation fund
The leader of SNAP N.J. says the diocese should disclose its financials and assets to show why it cannot participate in the statewide victims compensation fund.
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‘I’d be nuts not to be anxious’: Pa. college administrators prepare for unpredictable fall semester
Coronavirus testing, online instruction and the ability to turn on a dime are central to reopening plans.
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Pa. will spend up to $5 million on a new contract to ramp up cleaning in the Capitol Complex after a state custodial worker in Harrisburg tested positive for COVID-19.
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Pennsylvania reports no virus deaths; first time since March
Pennsylvania health officials on Monday reported no new deaths attributed to COVID-19 for the first time in more than four months.
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Fisherman dies after being rescued from ocean off Island Beach State Park
The 64-year-old Florida man was fishing with family when he said he wasn't feeling well and entered the ocean to cool off, officials said.
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