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A jogger can be seen in the distance running in Wilmington
Health

Coronavirus update: Delaware’s biggest daily surge in cases

Delaware saw its biggest jump in cases of the coronavirus, just one day after the state recorded its largest increase in deaths.

6 years ago

Mattie Davis
Health

One mail slot at a time: Veteran North Philly teacher fights to reach students during pandemic

Mattie Davis has 23 first graders in her North Philadelphia classroom. And she’s committed to reaching them, if necessary, one mail slot at a time.

6 years ago

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Anti-abortion protesters rally near a Planned Parenthood clinic in Philadelphia, Friday, May 10, 2019. The demonstration was spurred by the actions of a Democratic state lawmaker who recorded himself berating an anti-abortion demonstrator at length outside the clinic. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. Gov. Wolf to veto bill that places restrictions on abortion telemedicine

The bill would ban doctors from using telemedicine for any drug on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy list.

6 years ago

Jared Kushner
Education
Spotlight PA

Pa. teachers’ pensions are invested in a NYC skyscraper linked to Jared Kushner, but they probably don’t know it

Before the coronavirus pandemic, critics told Spotlight PA the investment could face challenges because the building has struggled to attract tenants.

6 years ago

Theater artists create work for online world
Arts & Entertainment

They can’t take the stage, so theater artists create work for online world

The coronavirus shutdown showed artists what they cannot do. Now some are exploring what they can.

6 years ago

American Dream performs at the Earth Day Rally at Belmont Plateau in Fairmount Park on April 22,1970. (Special Collections Research Center. Temple University Libraries)
PlanPhilly
Community

How ‘Filthydelphia’ made Earth Day a thing

No, the Unicorn Killer did not found Earth Day. A look back at Philadelphia’s role in creating Earth Day and shaping the environmental movement.

6 years ago

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Dr. David Tam, president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare in Delaware
Health

Delaware hospital leader’s quick coronavirus learning curve

Dr. David Tam had to get up to speed quickly as he took over leadership of Beebe Healthcare, just as the coronavirus was starting to spread in Delaware.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump immigration ban halts green cards, not temporary visas

He said the executive order he plans to sign as soon as Wednesday would apply only to those seeking permanent residency and not temporary workers.

6 years ago

COVID-19 testing facility at Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

A COVID-19 snapshot: How the Philadelphia region’s hospitals are managing

During interviews over the past week, as coronavirus cases continued to rise, officials said the tri-state region’s hospitals were up to the challenge.

6 years ago

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., joined from left by Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, speaks to reporters about progress in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Senate approves $500B virus aid deal; sends to House

A Tuesday afternoon Senate session could provide an opportunity to quickly vote if the final deal comes together.

6 years ago

(Commonwealth Media Services)
Health
Spotlight PA

Tight housing, lack of health care put migrant workers on Pa. farms at high risk for the coronavirus

Advocates say requirements with enforcement and penalties, not recommendations without teeth, are needed to keep these workers safe.

6 years ago

Storm damage Tuesday afternoon in the area of Bay Avenue and Twin Oaks Drive in Toms River. (Photo courtesy of Tom Damiano, as submitted to JSHN)
Down the Shore
Community

Thousands without power after severe storm wallops Shore town

More than 14,000 residents at the Jersey Shore are without power after a severe thunderstorm line blasted through portions of the region on Tuesday afternoon.

6 years ago

Adam Cohn works at a Trader Joe's in Ardmore. (Courtesy of Adam Cohn)
Community

‘I’m just doing what I always do’: Trader Joe’s employee discusses being essential during COVID-19

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Trader Joe’s employee Adam Cohn about being an essential worker, and how that title shaped his life.

6 years ago

Listen 5:04
Jonas and Solomon, the author's sons. (Courtesy of Erin Seitz)
Community

My young son wants to know when the “karma virus” is over. I wish I had answers for him.

Entering the second month of a stay-at-home order, Erin Seitz, a teacher and mother, aims to stay optimistic. It isn’t always easy.

6 years ago

People outside William Dick Elementary School in North Philadelphia wait to pick up Chromebooks.
Health

Chromebooks available for Philly schools’ digital learning plan

Officials say there’s no need to rush, and that students or their parents can pick up a Chromebook later this week or next.

6 years ago

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