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A file photo of clouds associated with a severe thunderstorm passing over the Atlantic Ocean as seen from Seaside Park. (Ben Currie)
Down the Shore
Community

Severe thunderstorms possible Thursday at the Jersey Shore

Severe thunderstorms are possible at the Jersey Shore on Thursday, forecasters say.

6 years ago

People outside William Dick Elementary School in North Philadelphia wait to pick up Chromebooks.
Education
The Notebook

Online equity would require more than Chromebooks

Wealthier districts have a "10-year head start" on devices, online access, and virtual curriculum.

6 years ago

Wilmington, Delaware (Tim Kiser/Wikimedia Commons)
Money

Del. realtors get creative to sell homes while keeping a distance during coronavirus

Real estate transactions may be slowing down, but realtors say they’re still finding ways to sell homes and help clients that have to move.

6 years ago

Doylestown Health workers place used N95 masks on a rack for HPV sanitation. (Courtesy of Ron Watson/Doylestown Health)
Health

Doylestown Hospital has a sterile solution to the N95 mask shortage

The Bucks County facility uses hydrogen peroxide vapor tech to decontaminate its supply of face masks prized for its ability to filter 95% of particles.

6 years ago

Listen 1:22
A paramedic takes blood from a patient in Berlin. (Kay Nietfeld/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images)
Health

What’s the antibody coronavirus test Chester County is using?

The county started its program Wednesday: 10,000 test kits have already arrived and 10,000 more are expected next week.

6 years ago

Listen 1:49
File photo: Sanitation workers in Northeast Philadelphia on March 30, 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

‘We don’t feel safe’: Sanitation workers anxiously wait for city masks to arrive

“We don’t feel safe, we don’t feel protected and we don’t feel appreciated by the city,” said a Streets Department employee who spoke to WHYY under the condition of anonymity.

6 years ago

Easter Eggs
Things To Do
Community
April 9 - 15, 2020

More programming from The Roots, Philly Theater online and how to celebrate Easter in the virtual realm

Easter moves online, the Roots have more programming, and Philadelphia's theater community moves onto the web.

6 years ago

Listen 4:09
After employee at the Shop Rite at 24th and Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia tested positive for the coronavirus, Shop Rite disclosed it on social media. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Grocery workers in Philadelphia are getting coronavirus. Will your store let you know?

One of the few public spaces open during business shutdowns, grocery stores are at an epicenter of disease anxiety.

6 years ago

Luanne Albertson (center) sews masks at Eric and Christopher, LLC in Perkasie, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Rebels with a cause: ‘Outlaw’ Pa. businesses make coronavirus masks without state approval

Pa. manufacturers say they want to make coronavirus PPE, but some have been stymied by the state’s waiver process during the shutdown.

6 years ago

Listen 3:35
Keystone Crossroads reporter Avi Wolfman-Arent working from home. (Rosie Dillon)
Education

‘How do you create a version of school that truly is for everybody but is also virtual?’

Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Keystone Crossroads reporter Avi Wolfman-Arent about how Philly schools are changing during COVID-19

6 years ago

Listen 6:10
Flags from different countries blow in the wind as City Hall is visible in the background.
PlanPhilly
Money

‘Painful cuts’ to city services anticipated as Philly faces coronavirus’ staggering costs

Numerous Philadelphia councilmembers say that they have been told to expect “deep cuts” to services and operating departments. None have seen details.

6 years ago

President Trump speaks during a press briefing with the coronavirus task force at the White House on Monday. (Evan Vucci/AP Photo)
Health

Watch live: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing

The White House coronavirus task force is expected to make an announcement Wednesday about changing guidelines for self-isolation

6 years ago

A Delaware National Guard Private Kyeremen sets up a station for packaged food pick-up on Wednesday, April 08, 2020, at Frederick Lodge Manufactured Home Community in Townsend, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Health

Del. National Guard delivers meals to students in rural district

The Guard’s humanitarian mission is for the Appoquinimink School District in southern New Castle County, but officials said the military can help other districts that ask.

6 years ago

Listen 1:36
Center City Philadelphia
Health

African Americans lead coronavirus deaths in Philadelphia

New data released by the city shows Black Philadelphians made up 39% of 78 deaths resulting from COVID-19. White Philadelphians comprised another 29%.

6 years ago

WHYY reporter Sabrina Emms, wearing a mask made from a T-shirt according to a design found in the New York Times. (Courtesy of Sabrina Emms)
Health

It’s not all about the face mask. How you wear it matters, too

Don’t go out without a mask, we’re urged. Our reporter tried making a few designs, and learned that how you treat your mask is important as well.

6 years ago

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