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‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
‘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
Listen 2:44Delaware’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
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 3:40Do 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.
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