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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.
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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.
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Report finds poultry farming sends more pollution to Chesapeake Bay than previously thought
The analysis estimates that about 1 million more pounds of nitrogen pollution enter the Chesapeake Bay annually from poultry farming than cleanup programs estimate.
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Pa. tax revenues plummet $2.2 billion as top state official warns reopening won’t end economic pain
Dramatic budget cuts or tax increases might be needed if Congress does not send additional, unrestricted aid to states.
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Coronavirus update: Testing in N.J. prisons to begin, $1.4B paid to unemployed
After drawing criticism for not doing enough to curb the spread of COVID-19 in prisons, the state says it will test everyone.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware is flattening curve, but ‘not there yet’
Despite an increase of 184 new cases Friday, Gov. John Carney says Delaware is seeing improvement, especially in declining hospital admissions.
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The Philadelphia School Board renewed three charters, authorized classroom upgrades and moved to protect transgender students online.
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Coronavirus update: Pa. details plans for reopening
Governor Tom Wolf has announced that 24 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties will be allowed to start reopening certain businesses starting next Friday, May 8.
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Why were N.J.’s small businesses shortchanged by federal program to offset COVID-19 losses?
New Jersey is one of the states hardest hit by COVID-19, but less than 20% of small firms here got an award from the Paycheck Protection Program.
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Jersey Shore municipalities adopt restaurant regulations for summer season
Masked employees, more alfresco dining and continued curbside pick-up. Those are just some aspects of how dining might function at the Jersey Shore this summer.
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Biden on sexual assault allegation: ‘Never, never happened’
Biden's first public remarks on the allegation come at a critical moment as he tries to relieve mounting pressure after weeks of leaving denials to his campaign.
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Want to go fishing or boating as restrictions lift? Here’s what you need to know
Starting this weekend, marinas in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania all will be allowed to open. Other water-access points will follow next week.
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Construction workers report to job sites with masks under hard hats as slowdown looms
An estimated 12,000 people work construction in Philadelphia. These workers returned to new rules and a changed economic landscape on Friday.
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How COVID-19 led to a blood shortage, and why that’s troubling
Blood donations by African Americans dropped by 50% since mid-March, when many drives were canceled. That affects sickle cell patients seeking a match.
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Listen 1:37The School District of Philadelphia’s budget reflects just about every corner of the economy. And their projections show the widespread impact of COVID-19.
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