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Just over half of Philly students participating in school online, early data says
Philly distributed over 80,000 laptops in order to move classes online. Today’s data provides an early glimpse at how many students are showing up.
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Officials release edited coronavirus reopening guidance
Health officials on Thursday released some of their long-delayed guidance that schools, businesses and other organizations can use as states reopen from coronavirus shutdowns.
6 years ago
To extend states of emergency, Delaware lawmaker wants General Assembly’s approval
A Delaware lawmaker is proposing a bill that would give the General Assembly the authority to approve the renewal of a governor’s state of emergency.
6 years ago
Trump says he’ll restock stockpile for future pandemics
Trump says the pandemic highlights the importance of U.S. manufacturing and moving supply chains out of China, a rival he blames for not doing enough to slow the spread.
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Coronavirus update: Jersey Shore will be ‘open’ for Memorial Day Weekend
Visitors don’t have to skip their Shore vacations this year, even if some quintessential businesses will remain closed.
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Barbers go underground: Getting a haircut on the sly
Barbershops have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean barbers aren’t working.
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35 years after MOVE bombing, the path to reconciliation is still unclear
For those affected by the bombing, including MOVE members, neighbors, political leaders and city residents, there is still no clear path to healing.
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Despite some releases, N.J. has highest COVID-19 prison death rate in the nation
More than 40 people in state custody have died of COVID-19, which is the highest in the nation as a share of prison population.
6 years ago
Coronavirus delays conservation efforts in Pennsylvania
“It’s important to conserve the environment, and collect data that would help us do that. But at the same time, it’s more important right now to stop the spread of disease."
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philly death toll crosses 1,000
Mayor Jim Kenney publicly announced the creation of the COVID-19 Recovery Office, which is tasked with making “a more equitable and prosperous Philadelphia post-recovery.”
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware beaches to open May 22
Delaware beaches and public pools will reopen next Friday to state residents only. Out of state visitors will only be allowed if they've been quarantined 14 days.
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Study finds methane leaks in PA are much higher than state reports
Estimates don't capture leaks from 'abnormal' conditions, the Environmental Defense Fund says.
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Atlantic City casinos shatter revenue-drop record — again
April was the cruelest month ever in Atlantic City as casinos saw their revenue fall by nearly 69% during a coronavirus-mandated shutdown.
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36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit
Roughly 36 million people have now filed for jobless aid in the two months since the coronavirus first forced millions of businesses to close their doors.
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51 Pennsylvania hospitals get doses of COVID-19 drug remdesivir
The announcement was big news for Pa. hospitals, which has seen other states get the antiviral — the first somewhat effective coronavirus treatment.
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