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Philly students will not be penalized for absences or missed work during virtual school
Any grades students receive can only improve their overall grades. Students will effectively not be penalized if they don’t complete assignments.
6 years ago
Confusion, frustration for freelancers and gig workers seeking unemployment in Pa.
A federal program expanded unemployment benefits to workers who are usually ineligible, such as temps, freelancers and the self-employed, including gig workers.
6 years ago
The Food Bank of Delaware, with help from the National Guard and dozens of volunteers, is holding mass giveaways in each of Delaware’s three counties this week.
6 years ago
Listen 1:10Coronavirus update: 8 N.J. prisoners die of COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy had authorized releasing some from prison, but the ACLU says so far none has been released.
6 years ago
Philly warns of odors wafting from shuttered refinery this week
Crews are removing mercaptan from the site, the odor used to make natural gas leaks smelly.
6 years ago
Health care workers show up at ‘Reopen PA’ protest to urge people to stay home
Main rally marked by Trump flags, open-carry firearms, anti-vaxxers and plenty of anger at Gov. Tom Wolf
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware revenue forecast drops nearly $700 million
Delaware’s revenue estimate for the current fiscal year dropped by $416 million on Monday. That’s roughly 10% of the budget Carney introduced in January.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. unemployment portal opens for self-employed workers
Pennsylvania’s new application for self-employed and gig workers saw 50,000 applications over the weekend.
6 years ago
It’s how you know the water is safe: the Schuylkill Rivercast turns 15
Pa. officials encourage fishing and boating close to home, with social distancing and no equipment sharing. The Rivercast predicts the water’s quality.
6 years ago
Listen 1:27Lessons from prison for dealing with scarcity and loneliness
Fellows at the People’s Paper Co-op in Philadelphia, a collective that helps advocate for incarcerated women, are writing tips to fight isolation blues.
6 years ago
Listen 3:01Special education during coronavirus: What should parents tolerate, demand?
Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.
6 years ago
Listen 3:19‘Flow to the work’: Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. flush with demand
Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. say they’re rushing to keep supply from wiping out — and are still surprised by their turn in the spotlight.
6 years ago
A website about the U.S. electricity grid offers a mesmerizing way to pass the time productively
While millions of Americans hunker down, work from home, and try to stay busy and entertained amid a pandemic, much of our infrastructure hums along as normal, unseen and unap
6 years ago
Police: At least 10 killed in shooting rampage in Canada
A 51-year-old man went on a shooting rampage across the northern part of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia Sunday, killing at least 10 people, including a policewoman.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. sees highest daily increase in deaths as state investigates older cases
Officials said the majority of these deaths did not occur within the past 24 hours, and that the increase is due to the state reconciling data from several sources.
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