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SCI Pittsburgh on the North Side opened in 1826. (Megan Harris / WESA)
Courts & Law
PA Post

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. 

6 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 12, 2020, as she heads to a briefing on the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

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

Philadelphia Museum of Art (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Cultural landscape on the ropes against COVID-19

Theaters, concert venues and museums in Philly face tough decisions as the pandemic spreads.

6 years ago

Andrea Lawful-Sanders with members of Team Jamaica Bickle. (photo provided)
Community

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.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

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.

6 years ago

Suyapa Reyes and her four children have lived in sanctuary at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown since September 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

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.

6 years ago

A woman wears protective masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus at the airport in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (Marco Ugarte/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

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.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine. (Commonwealth Media Services)
Health
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

Keswick Theater in Glenside, Montgomery County (WIkimedia)
Health

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.

6 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his second State of the State address in Trenton on January 14, 2020. (Edwin J. Torres/ Governor's Office)
Health

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.

6 years ago

The seating area and court at Bankers Life Fieldhouse is shown in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 12, 2020, after the Big Ten Conference announced the remainder of the men’s tournament is cancelled,  effective immediately. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Health

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.

6 years ago

(PennLive file photo/The Patriot-News)
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

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.

6 years ago

The campus at University of Delaware.
Health

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.

6 years ago

At a City Council meeting, attendees were told to use every other chair to reduce the chances of exposure to coronavirus. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Broke in Philly

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.

6 years ago

Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at the Hotel DuPont about his campaign and the impact of coronavirus on Thursday, March 11, 2020 in Wilmington, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Health

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.

6 years ago

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