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Trump signs $8.3B bill to combat coronavirus outbreak in U.S.
The bill provides federal public health agencies with money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments and helps state, local governments prepare and respond to the threat.
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‘Redundant’ Coast Guard stations in N.J. set to close
Two U.S. Coast Guard stations that patrol waterways in and around New Jersey are set to close by 2021, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security announcement.
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Pa. Gov. Wolf signs emergency declaration after 2 confirmed coronavirus cases
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday morning the state's first two cases of coronavirus, one in Delaware County and one in Wayne County.
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Central Bucks District closes five schools over coronavirus exposure
Coronavirus exposure closes five schools in the Central Bucks School District out of an “abundance of caution,” no cases in Pa. confirmed yet.
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Philadelphia portrays its Sisterly Love
A street art campaign asked 10 women artists to depict 20 inspiring Philadelphia women.
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Listen 1:48The legal battle over Philadelphia’s lost gun reporting ordinance takes shape in court
The legal battle over Philadelphia’s long-dormant lost gun reporting ordinance begins to take shape in court.
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Oyster shell recycling moves to the masses in Delaware
Forget farm-to-table, a new pilot program is taking oyster shells from table to bay. Recycled shells will become living shorelines and new oyster habitat.
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Listen 2:53‘I was all set for Bernie’: Trump hones attacks on Biden in Scranton town hall
At an event hosted Thursday night by Fox News, Trump bounced between defending his administration’s record and trolling the Democratic candidates for president.
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In 2015, Philly police Sergeant Robert Wilson III attempted to thwart an armed robbery. Five years after his death, his friends and family honor his legacy.
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Delaware works to contain mumps outbreak in New Castle County schools
Health officials are working to control a mumps outbreak among school children in New Castle County, Del.
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Alleged gunman behind North Philly standoff held for trial on dozens more charges
During a hearing on Thursday, more than a dozen police officers testified about taking fire — and cover — during the hourslong standoff in Tioga.
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City Council passes resolution condemning secrecy of supervised injection plans
City Council passed the measure, 15-2, as groups both in support of and against Safehouse showed up in force bearing signs representing their positions.
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N.J. congressman announces additional beach replenishment projects
More beach replenishment is on the way to the Jersey Shore, a congressman representing the northern portion of New Jersey announced.
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N.J. now has four patients who tested positive for COVID-19
Acting Gov. Oliver announced immediate restrictions on state-related business travel, international and short trips, such as to New York and Philadelphia.
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Facebook drops Trump ads after Pelosi cites census confusion
Facebook said in a statement that it was enforcing its policies to prevent confusion over the 2020 census, which begins for most people next week.
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