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Humans stay home because of the coronavirus. Some rats follow
Those restaurant dumpsters aren’t full of food waste anymore, so opportunistic rodents are going the residential route to fill their bellies.
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Listen 1:21Dance, fitness instructors help students adapt their homes to keep moving in quarantine
Dance, sports and fitness instructors are helping their students stay fit in quarantine with Zoom, dining room chairs and prizes to keep them motivated.
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Pa. underreported 18% of COVID deaths this week; officials blame computer glitches
Pennsylvania officials underreported at least 162 confirmed coronavirus this week, likely due to issues linked to a software upgrade.
6 years ago
As coronavirus hits Willingboro hard in South Jersey, residents revamp daily life
The predominantly African American suburb has had more cases than much of South Jersey.
6 years ago
PGW wants to raise rates by 11 percent, to cover cost of new pipes
The increase would generate an extra $70 million a year the utility says is needed to help replace dangerous, old cast iron pipes.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. to issue emergency licenses to immigrant doctors
New Jersey will be the first state to let foreign-licensed doctors practice during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Some fear making the wrong decision or running afoul of rules amid changing program guidelines and confusing instructions.
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Coronavirus update: Wolf outlines tentative plan to restart Pa. economy
On Thursday, Wolf made what appeared to be an attempt to appease his critics. He announced a plan divided into three steps: “relief,” “reopening,” and “recovery.”
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Coronavirus update: Delaware records first COVID prison death
A man being held in Delaware’s largest prison tested positive for coronavirus following his death earlier this week.
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At Sayre High, pandemic puts the brakes on college aspirations
Counselors say the shutdown creates new challenges for students, especially for those who must overcome financial and social hurdles to succeed.
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Black doctors consortium takes COVID-19 testing into their own hands
Black Philadelphians are disproportionately dying of coronavirus. Now, a group of Black doctors is trying to bring tests to their neighborhoods.
6 years ago
Volunteers needed to translate coronavirus help for Philly area Asian Americans
Organizations that serve Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the Philly region want to connect 10,000 households in Pa. to resources.
6 years ago
Could a coronavirus lockdown speed up major I-95 construction work?
Fewer cars on the road could make work on a major, multi-year overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington go a bit smoother.
6 years ago
Farmers markets may be your safest bet for food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic
Health experts say the new rules governing Pa. farmers markets have made the open-air grocery destinations safer than other options.
6 years ago
Coronavirus or not, kids still fall or feel yucky. Do you go to the pediatrician?
Some situations, like broken bones, clearly call for in-person visits. Others are not so obvious. Here’s some advice for parents.
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