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Philly Folk Fest goes online, for both music and camping
The digitally streaming music festival offers longtime fans a way to camp through their laptops.
6 years ago
Listen 2:38Senators lay out plan for college athletes bill of rights
The legislative plan calls for college athletes to have the ability to earn money for their names, images and likenesses with “minimal restrictions,” and much more.
6 years ago
Inside some Pennsylvania rehabs, ‘it’s like COVID doesn’t exist’
When treatment facilities ignore coronavirus protocols, patients are forced to choose between recovery and safety.
6 years ago
US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high
The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing, though last week's figure still exceeds the pre-pandemic record of just under 700,000.
6 years ago
‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA social distancing coaches encourage safety, avoid conflict
SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.
6 years ago
Wilmington giving away fans to older residents to help beat the heat
Residents ages 65 and up can stop by Redding Government Building to pick up a fan, but they must wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
6 years ago
School districts’ indecision leaves Delaware parents in limbo
Gov. John Carney won’t let public schools open fully while Delaware still has moderate community spread of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Listen 1:47More venues are opening up at reduced capacity and with other COVID-19 protocols, including mandatory mask-wearing.
6 years ago
Listen 5:16UN chief: pandemic threatens peace and risks new conflicts
Guterres said the pandemic has raised growing questions about the effectiveness of health systems, social services, trust in institutions and systems of governance.
6 years ago
Biden introduces VP nominee Kamala Harris at Delaware high school
A few hundred people turned out at a high school near Wilmington, hoping to catch a glimpse of the newly minted Biden/Harris ticket.
6 years ago
Gun violence hearings leave Philly councilmembers, residents ‘disheartened’ and ‘tired’
While police brass tried to shed light on what drives the violence, Philly councilmembers and residents expressed weariness with more hearings, little action.
6 years ago
How a hidden Center City block became a pop-up concert hall
Philadelphia musicians discovered a narrow rowhouse block offers excellent acoustics for an outdoor chamber orchestra. They plan to pop up again.
6 years ago
Listen 2:30Pharma company pledges $10 million to Philly students to help diversify STEM careers
Black workers make up 12% of the United States’ workforce, but hold 5% of science and engineering jobs, according to the National Science Foundation.
6 years ago
Watch: Biden and Harris make first appearance as running mates in Delaware
Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his vice presidential pick Sen. Kamala Harris will make their first public appearance as running mates in Wilmington.
6 years ago
Severe storms knock out power to thousands at the Shore
Tens of thousands of Jersey Shore residents were without power early Wednesday afternoon after potent severe storms lashed the region.
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