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A person wearing protective masks due to coronavirus concerns walks in Philadelphia, Thursday, April 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

‘Essential’ and unsafe: Frontline workers of color face compounded risks

COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate when it infects. But some 'racialized patterns’ emerge as the pandemic widens.

7 years ago

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is reportedly considering erecting a medical hospital on Spruce Street between 34th and 36th Streets. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Philadelphia could close a section of Spruce Street for tent hospital

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania may put a field hospital on a public street, the first commandeering of open land for medical use since 1918.

7 years ago

Health

Watch live: White House news briefing on U.S. coronavirus response

The White House Coronavirus Task Force gives an update on the nation’s current COVID-19 situation as the number of reported cases of the virus in the U.S. grows.

7 years ago

City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson and his wife, Dawn Chavous, exiting federal court
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson corruption trial scheduled for 2021

Kenyatta Johnson, his wife Dawn Chavous, and two former Universal Companies executives will stand trial on federal corruption charges early next year.

7 years ago

The stage is reflected on a glass window on the suite level at Wells Fargo Arena as Timmy Kelly sings the national anthem before the start of the second day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, in 2016.  (John Locher/AP Photo, File)
Politics & Policy

Democrats delay nominating convention until week of Aug. 17

The Democratic National Committee is delaying its presidential nominating convention after prospective nominee Joe Biden said it would be possible to hold it in July.

7 years ago

Dawn Sites with her family in the woods behind her house. Her son Jaiden wears a blue, red and yellow jacket. (Courtesy of Dawn Sites)
Health

No-visitor coronavirus policies separate kids in residential treatment from families

Intended to protect the physical health of young patients at behavioral facilities, the guidelines can exact a toll on their mental health, too.

7 years ago

A mural created by artist Nile Livingston was installed at 17th and Vine streets along with a public hand washing station meant for people who are living with housing instability. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Coronavirus update: Pa. receives less than half of emergency supplies requested from federal government

In one of the quickest meetings in Philadelphia City Council history, members approved $85.4 million in emergency funding to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 years ago

The company logo stands outside a Nissan dealership in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide, Thursday, April 2,  to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. (David Zalubowski, AP Photo, File)

Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags

Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

7 years ago

Coronavirus testing site in Camden, New Jersey
Health

Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment claims hit record high. Again.

Nearly 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past two weeks.

7 years ago

Welcome to Delaware sign
Health

Coronavirus update: Delaware issues more stringent COVID-19 restrictions

The latest update to the state of emergency orders businesses to take more steps to enforce social distancing at the workplace.

7 years ago

April Hall, a busy magazine editor, has added “homeschool teacher” to her workload. The results have been mixed. (Courtesy of April Hall)
Education

Essay: Homeschooling reminds me why I didn’t go into teaching

April Hall, a busy magazine editor, has added “homeschool teacher” to her workload. The results have been mixed.

7 years ago

A 100-unit student housing project at 4200 Ludlow Street, owned by the HOW Group. The project was placed on hold due to a business shutdown aimed at containing the COVID-19 virus. (Courtesy of HOW Group)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

‘Just insanity’: Closed Pa. businesses cry foul as competitors snag waivers to reopen

The Wolf administration faces mounting public criticism from lawmakers in the GOP over its handling of the COVID-19 shutdown and its effect on businesses.

7 years ago

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James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna is a state prison for men in New Castle County, Delaware. (Licensed under Creative Commons)
Courts & Law

Delaware’s chief defender urges state to release some prisoners to prevent COVID-19 spread

Delaware’s Chief Public Defender is urging officials to release some people in state prisons as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.

7 years ago

Members of the Singing City Choir hold a virtual practice using the Zoom video meeting app. (Courtesy of Singing City Choir)
Arts & Entertainment

Choirs make the most of virtual rehearsals during coronavirus pandemic

Singing together can be fatal during the COVID-19 outbreak. Choral groups find ways to stay together while staying at home.

7 years ago

Listen 3:40
El Merkury owner Sofia Deleon holds taquitos, fried and rolled corn tortillas, and condiments. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Do something good for Philly: Order #LatinoTakeout this weekend

Latinx workers and businesses are projected to be disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. A Philly group wants to help by helping you eat well.

7 years ago

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