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Coronavirus testing site
Health

‘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.

6 years ago

A closeup of of a school bus
Education

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.

6 years ago

Coronavirus patient samples
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

A Philadelphia police officer rushes to help a stranded motorist during Tropical Storm Isaias
Weather

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.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

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."

6 years ago

(Dan Nott/Spotlight PA)
Health
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

Tropical Storm Isaias
Science
NBC10

Tornado Warnings as Isaias roars through Delaware Valley

The effects of Tropical Storm Isaias are hitting the Philadelphia region, bringing tornado and flooding threats.

6 years ago

Jasmine Sessoms
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘The refinery wasn’t something that we loved’: Hilco’s Philly point person is well aware — she grew up in Point Breeze

Jasmine Sessoms’ job: to be liaison with the community, government, businesses and media as her company recreates the property. She welcomes the challenge.

6 years ago

Protesters attempted to deliver a petition to Comcast for free internet for Philadelphia school district students learning virtually on Aug. 3, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

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.

6 years ago

Zamar Jones (Courtesy of NBC10)
Courts & Law

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.

6 years ago

Sacred Heart Church in Camden, N.J.
Community

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.

6 years ago

Arcadia University
Education
PA Post

‘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.

6 years ago

Harrisburg
Health

Pa. pursuing huge cleaning plan for Capitol Complex after custodial worker tests positive for the coronavirus

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.

6 years ago

On Wednesday in Carbon County Courthouse courtroom #1 the President Judge, Roger N. Nanovic, announced that trials will resume with jury selection beginning on Thursday.
Health

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.

6 years ago

Island Beach State Park
Down the Shore
Community

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.

6 years ago

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