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Pa. Corrections Dept. takes steps to stop spread of coronavirus at prisons
The department said it will review the possibility of allowing families and prisoner advocates to resume visits after 14 days.
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Pelosi says agreement near with White House on virus aid
The potential deal between Congress and the White House would cap a tumultuous week
6 years ago
Cultural landscape on the ropes against COVID-19
Theaters, concert venues and museums in Philly face tough decisions as the pandemic spreads.
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The cultural impact of Jamaica exiting the Penn Relays
Jamaica banning its athletes from racing will impact Philly’s economy. But it's also a blow for cultural exchange, writes Andrea Lawful-Sanders.
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Philly closes 63 schools due to Montco coronavirus emergency, lack of staff
Anticipating mass absences from teachers who live in Montgomery County, Philly school officials made a sudden move to close 63 schools Thursday night.
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One of three sanctuary families in Pa. walks free with approval from feds
Suyapa Reyes and her four children spent 18 months living on the second floor of a church before being given notice that they would be free from arrest or deportation.
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Q&A: New travel ban shakes up airlines, passengers
The ban will affect 7,300 flights — and more than 2 million airline seats — scheduled from 26 European nations to the U.S.
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Pennsylvania’s health department is keeping coronavirus details from local officials
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Wednesday counties with local departments “have complete control” about what information they release.
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Montco schools, community centers and more to close as coronavirus cases rise in Pa.
Individuals, governments and private organizations in the commonwealth are increasingly taking steps to ward off coronavirus.
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N.J. calls for cancellation of all public events over 250 people, suspends jury trials
Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus
The decision comes a day after the NCAA announced the games that were scheduled to start next week would go on, but played in mostly empty arenas.
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Protections for vulnerable Pa. seniors lag, reforms to guardianship system ‘stuck’
In Pennsylvania, there are about 18,400 adults living under guardianship. More than half are age 60 and up.
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Delaware Gov. Carney declares state of emergency, puts National Guard on alert
The governor took swift action after four coronavirus cases were confirmed at the University of Delaware. The state legislature also postponed next week’s sessions.
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Coronavirus inspires Philadelphia to consider a moratorium on evictions
As coronavirus continues its spread, city officials are considering a moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, residential tax liens, and utility cut-offs.
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Biden offers coronavirus plan that will ‘lead by science’
The Democratic presidential hopeful called for free and increased COVID-19 testing, the development of a cost-free vaccine and cooperation with allies.
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