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Pa. is sitting on billions in coronavirus relief money. What’s the hold up?
“Money has been sitting in Pennsylvania’s account for six weeks,” said Sen. Vincent Hughes. “The question is: Why are we waiting?”
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Coronavirus update: N.J. releases guidance on school graduations
Earlier this week the governor said schools could hold in-person graduations starting in July, but now released the rules for doing so.
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Coronavirus update: University of Delaware plans online graduation celebration
It’s not a replacement for graduation, but UDel grads will be honored Saturday with an online video presentation called Blue Hen Celebration.
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Patrons under plastic: Restaurants get creative in coronavirus era
As coronavirus restrictions are eased, some restaurant owners are seeking to welcome back in-person dining, but in a way that adheres to social distancing rules.
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Violence again rocks Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death; 1 killed
A man was shot to death as violent protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody rocked Minneapolis for a second straight night.
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‘Headed to another part of life’: High school graduates walk in Pottstown, alone and adored
The 230 seniors will walk across the stage, one every 15 minutes, during the social-distanced procession.
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Listen 2:53Can we still be friends? Coronavirus means working at formerly easy relationships
Friendships can wax and wane over time. But with everyone struggling with something right now, it’s a new and different layer of stress.
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How is your congressional representative responding to COVID-19?
Members of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation skew Democratic. But the ways that they’ve responded to COVID-19 have varied widely.
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I am a preservationist. This pandemic reminded me to see Philly’s ‘miracles’
Preservationist Paul Steinke rediscovers the wondrous yet fragile beauty of his West Philadelphia neighborhood, taking readers to 8 Garden Court sites.
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As the Delaware Valley region moves into a slow, phased reopening, places like Delaware's Winterthur Museum will partially reopen to state residents.
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Listen 4:44History in the making as House casts proxy votes in pandemic
To mark the history-making moment, Republicans sued to stop the majority from using the system, in which absent lawmakers can instruct those present to vote for them.
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Six Democrats, one Republican vie to succeed DePasquale as auditor general
The candidates for Pennsylvania auditor general suggest the office has a significant role in oversight of the state's coronavirus response.
6 years ago
Schools relieved as Pa. budget poised to avoid education cuts, for now
Most of the Pa. budget will be settled in November, but schools got a welcome dose of stability. There will be no major cuts this year.
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N.J. Turnpike, Parkway, Atlantic City Expressway to increase tolls
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Turnpike Authority voted to increase tolls on the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway.
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State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R., Dauphin) said in a statement that he tested positive for COVID-19 last week and immediately began self-isolation.
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