Archives: Articles
Believe women? Sure, say Democrats, but vet their claims
"Believe women" was never a call to believe all women automatically.
6 years ago
State officials have blamed software upgrades gone wrong, troublesome algorithms, and a wonky web of disjointed technologies.
6 years ago
For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games.
6 years ago
Make-A-Wish trying to make dreams come true during pandemic
Make-A-Wish CEO Richard Davis says 5,000 wishes are currently on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
SEPTA loses two more employees to COVID-19
Steve McFadden, a Regional Rail conductor, and Terrance Burton, a Midvale operator, bring the death toll of SEPTA employees to seven.
6 years ago
A Harvard estimate says the state should test about 19,000 Pennsylvanians per day — or more than twice the rate of the Wolf administration’s plan.
6 years ago
Pandemic crushes Pa. highway toll revenue, jeopardizing $178M for SEPTA upgrades
Without drivers on the highway, toll revenue is down by at least 50%, costing SEPTA and other transit agencies that use toll income to fund improvements.
6 years ago
Philly Council wants to stop an ‘avalanche’ of evictions with COVID-19 rent relief
Philly councilmembers introduced a package of six bills designed to aid renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Protesters outside Gov. Carney’s office plead for him to reopen Delaware
One woman wearing prison garb said she feels “like our freedom has been taken away.” She wants to go to church and the beach and not have to wear a mask.
6 years ago
Red, yellow, green: What you can expect in each of Pa.’s tiers for reopening
The first step toward reopening still mandates the closure of schools, gyms, and other recreation centers, as well as hair and nail salons. Large gatherings are also banned.
6 years ago
FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus
Remdesivir is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.
6 years ago
What will school look like in September?
Unions are going to want a say in when it is safe to reopen schools and under what conditions. And Hite also speaks to the issue of grading.
6 years ago
I’m a landlord and I need a bailout too
Lindsey Scannapieco, “landlady” to 175 creative tenants at the Bok Building, argues that some real estate owners, like their tenants, need government aid.
6 years ago
PA Court: Special wine, liquor orders can be sent directly
The PLCB can’t ignore a 2016 state law that permits the direct shipping of wines and spirits not sold in state-run stores, the Commonwealth Court ruling said.
6 years ago
Invisible no longer: I’m a nanny and finally, I have the protections I need
I am proud to be one of 16,000 house cleaners, caregivers, and nannies in Philadelphia who, starting May 1, have the protections they need.
6 years ago














