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Construction workers look to looming coronavirus shutdown and see a ‘sinking boat’
Construction workers and developers say the shutdown could imperil projects. One developer has already sued the state for more time to close sites.
6 years ago
Listen 1:30One less thing to panic-buy — Philly tap water safe from coronavirus
COVID-19 is not transmittable through water, experts say. Tap water is safe and there’s no need to buy bottled water.
6 years ago
With private labs now sharing COVID-19 data, N.J. in better shape to plan, project
Working with newly available stats, the state has learned that one in four symptomatic patients tested have COVID-19.
6 years ago
SEPTA faces a ridership problem that coming federal aid won’t fix, experts say
SEPTA and other regional transit agencies are facing an unprecedented challenge that won’t be solved by a $25 billion relief package advancing on Capitol Hill.
6 years ago
Life during coronavirus: the Pennsylvania shutdown in pictures
Across the state, Pennsylvanians are trying to adjust to a new normal. Life in our homes, our public spaces, and our economy looks much different than it did mere weeks ago.
6 years ago
Mariner East construction waiver requests include 16 sites across the state
It's not clear whether Pennsylvania has granted any or all of the company's requests.
6 years ago
Watch live: White House to hold coronavirus briefing amid stimulus bill uncertainty
Last-minute objections are holding up a massive aid package that President Trump had been expected to sign.
6 years ago
With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Gov. John Carney is asking vendors to keep offering hand sanitizer, N95 masks and other critical supplies.
6 years ago
Police can now shut down your ‘non-life-sustaining’ business, but they’d rather not
State police and other officials now have the power to order “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close. They say so far, they haven’t really had to use it.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to delay primary election
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to delay the state's primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the state's spreading coronavirus cases.
6 years ago
Philly arts organizations get $2.9M from city’s cultural fund during coronavirus closures
The annual Philadelphia Cultural Fund grants are going out, just when arts need them most.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. gov slams idea of sacrificing lives for the economy
Without naming names, Gov. Phil Murphy blasted people like the lieutenant governor of Texas who have suggested the tradeoff is worth it.
6 years ago
‘We can’t be around each other in the way we want’: Funerals amid coronavirus crisis
One Philadelphia family said coronavirus tainted their funeral plans. With limits on guests and a traditional repast, this family honors life amid social distancing.
6 years ago
Pa. unemployment claims skyrocket to 540,000 since coronavirus shutdown, shattering records
"There are going to be a lot more," says the ranking Democrat on the Senate labor and industry committee.
6 years ago
COVID-19 pushed me to a ‘breaking point.’ Philly’s strength keeps me going.
Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy describes efforts by the city and partners to help residents and businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.
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