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Trash collection more than doubled in some Philly neighborhoods during the pandemic
Tonnage is up across the city, with the Northwest and far Northeast seeing the biggest spikes.
4 years ago
Nearly 39 million have sought US jobless aid since virus hit
Roughly 38.6 million people have now filed for jobless aid since the coronavirus forced millions of businesses to close their doors and shrink their workforces.
4 years ago
South Jersey gym that defied shutdown orders closed by state
A New Jersey gym owner called the closure a “dirty tactic” and said he planned to open again on Friday.
4 years ago
For certain this summer with Philly-area music festivals: Welcome America and the Philadelphia Folk Festival will be held in some virtual capacity.
4 years ago
Listen 3:51How to grow food in your garden and share it with people who need it
A new PHS initiative, Harvest 2020, is tapping local gardeners to send 5 million pounds of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables to local food banks.
4 years ago
It’s been 25 years since the first Yards Brewing keg ever tapped in a bar
Manayuank’s Dawson Street Pub installed a hand pump just for that.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. gets federal funds to fight food waste and insecurity
More than $50 million in federal funding is coming to Pennsylvania to fight food insecurity during the pandemic.
4 years ago
Urban League of Philadelphia offers funds to families at risk of foreclosure or eviction
Up to 100 families who are at risk of losing their homes because of financial hardship caused by the pandemic are targeted to receive emergency, no-strings-attached assistance
4 years ago
New Jersey, other states, work to fight virus misinformation
The lack of consistent, accurate information from the White House has put further pressure on state leaders to confront what misinformation experts have termed “an infodemic."
4 years ago
More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests
Hotels have been devastated by the pandemic. To survive, they are adapting with extra-deep cleaning and contactless interactions.
4 years ago
Curbside pickup means some sales for N.J.’s nonessential businesses — and more questions
Beauty supply and hobby stores were among businesses shut down in late March. They can have limited dealing with customers now, with mixed results so far.
4 years ago
High risk of N.J. rip currents as onshore flow increases
Anyone entering the ocean Tuesday and Wednesday could face potentially life-threatening conditions, forecasters warn.
4 years ago
Pa. officials to residents: Don’t go to the Jersey Shore this weekend
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Pennsylvania officials are asking residents to not visit the Jersey Shore.
4 years ago
No more watercooler talk and other ways offices will adapt to the pandemic
The human need to connect means offices will likely survive the pandemic, but in an altered state.
4 years ago
Surveillance footage captures suspect accused of spray-painting swastikas in Center City
The vandalism follows a recent Anti-Defamation League report that found a surge in cases of anti-Semitism in the region.
4 years ago