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Pa.’s coronavirus data collection raises eyebrows
Pa.'s Department of Health confirmed reporting by The Atlantic magazine, that the state includes results of both viral and antibody tests in its total coronavirus case count.
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Pakistan plane with 98 on board crashes near Karachi
Mayor Wasim Akhtar, at the site of the crash, said the plane went down in a crowded neighborhood on the edge of the airport.
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Two fatalities reported as South Jersey seasonal farm workers with COVID-19 grows to 400
About 275 farm laborers, tested at Cumberland County’s drive-through sites, have positive results for the virus.
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Despite ‘information deficit,’ Delaware projects slight improvement for revenue
After slashing expectations for state revenue in the coming fiscal year, a state council has added some of that revenue back into their projection.
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Want to honor a local hero? Submit a photo and a robot will draw a portrait
The Da Vinci Art Alliance is soliciting for subjects to be rendered by a mechanical automaton.
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Listen 1:459 beautiful things to see in Philly this Memorial Day Weekend
Philly during Memorial Day weekend is usually a good time for street parties and people-watching. This year, try art watching instead.
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Del. leaders face divided backlash over reopening houses of worship
Some religious leaders say they should have the freedom to worship without restrictions, while others say it’s too soon to open under any conditions.
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Listen 1:38Kids need to go to school online. Why isn’t the internet a public utility?
The public utility of the internet is especially clear now in a pandemic, when we go online for school and health information, writes Devren Washington.
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Man who filmed Arbery shooting video charged in his slaying
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.
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Republicans in the Pa. House are moving forward with legislation to end the disaster emergency declaration Gov. Tom Wolf issued on March 6 in response to the spread of covid
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Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul
Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.
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As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins
As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.
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Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve
Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.
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AP fact check: Trump’s false ‘Choice’ on vets’ health care
President Trump is putting forth a false “Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy
Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”
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