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The diary of Ms. B.: Tears and triumphs inside a Philly teacher’s virtual classroom
Lauren Ballester is among the thousands of Pa. teachers trying to figure out online education. Her first week was an adventure of emotions.
6 years ago
Listen 5:00Sisters Tammy King and Michelle Rouco worked as nurses at the same hospital where their father died of COVID-19. They still couldn’t be by his side.
6 years ago
Listen 5:00Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Black churches aid free testing
Amid a health crisis that’s disproportionately ravaging African-American communities, the Black church is busy, even if its pews are empty.
6 years ago
County recommends new leadership for Wilmington Airport
A New Castle County task force looking at how to improve business at the Wilmington Airport recommends not renewing DRBA’s lease to run the facility.
6 years ago
The coal industry was already struggling. Now it’s getting hammered by coronavirus.
Since the coronavirus hit the U.S., coal mines across the country have begun shutting down, laying off workers and slowing production. Bankruptcies loom over the industry.
6 years ago
Here is Gov. Murphy’s plan for reopening N.J.
Murphy's six-point recovery plan included steps officials would have to take to slow the spread of COVID-19, minimize new outbreaks of the disease and reboot the economy.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: No flattening of curve in Delaware as mask requirement takes effect Tuesday
Delaware isn’t ready to start the 14-day countdown to the first limited phase of reopening as the governor takes further steps to limit the spread of the virus.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Montco finds widespread, silent spread in prisons
“We’ve been checking temperatures in the correctional facility twice a day now for weeks,” said commission chair Val Arkoosh. “These are not people with symptoms.”
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. furloughs prisoners, Murphy outlines reopening plan
After drawing criticism for being slow, New Jersey prisons have begun furloughing some who are most likely to suffer the worst of COVID-19.
6 years ago
Stateline and Spotlight PA surveyed six states — CO, GA, MD, PA, SC, and WA — to determine what information they have made accessible to the public via their websites.
6 years ago
Shore mayor outlines ‘common sense’ partial reopening plan
The mayor of Point Pleasant Beach has unveiled what he says is a "common sense" plan to incrementally reopen the town. N.J. Gov. Murphy will outline his statewide plan Mon.
6 years ago
Good booze news: Pa. liquor stores are ramping up curbside pickup
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is more than tripling the number of stores offering curbside pickup Monday.
6 years ago
AP-NORC poll: Rising support for mail voting amid pandemic
The poll finds that 39% of Americans favor conducting all-mail elections, up from 19% in 2018. Another 40% are opposed.
6 years ago
Pelosi is latest high-profile Democrat to endorse Joe Biden
Pelosi's backing ratifies Biden’s contention that he is the party’s best chance to keep the House majority and regain Senate control from Republicans.
6 years ago
Plastic products designed to be used for a few minutes can take decades or longer to decompose.
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