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Evictions could begin before Pa. rental assistance program can provide relief
The program will begin accepting applications July 6, but the state’s eviction moratorium expires just a few days later.
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No smoking, drinking or eating as Atlantic City casinos open
The late-night announcements from Gov. Phil Murphy landed like a one-two punch on Atlantic City's casino industry, already reeling from lost revenue during the pandemic
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‘Breaking point’: Philly Free Library workers declare ‘no confidence’ in leadership
Workers want to see Philadelphia Free Library President and Director Siobhan Reardon step down and systemic changes put in place.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly presses pause on reopening restaurants, gyms
COVID-19 cases continue to rise nationwide and regionally; that’s true in Philly as well, which is now averaging about 100 new cases a day.
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Shut Down Berks Coalition brings message to Commissioner Michael Rivera’s home during Monday night protest
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Wildwood cancels July 4 fireworks due to disregard for coronavirus guidelines
A public disregard for pandemic safety guidelines has led to the cancelation of Independence Day fireworks in Wildwood, officials announced.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Gov. Carney closes beach-area bars Friday to halt coastal outbreak
The governor says too many young people who live, work and socialize together are catching COVID-19. He also postponed Phase 3 of reopening indefinitely.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Murphy signs budget extension
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill from the Assembly that extends the current budget year to the end of September.
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Reddit bans the_donald, forum of nearly 800,000 Trump fans, over abusive posts
Reddit unveiled an update to its hate speech policies on Monday, including shutting down about 2,000 subreddits. It is the latest online platform cracking down on hate speech.
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EU reopens its borders to 14 nations, but not to U.S. tourists
Most Americans have been refused entry into the European Union for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
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Environmental groups say they’re committing to racial equity. What does that mean?
Land preservation and environmental advocacy nonprofits are largely white, despite the ties between racial injustice, economic inequity, environmental degradation.
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Listen 1:25Even as national surveys find most people uncomfortable stepping inside a mall, plenty in the Philly region left home for deals and a change of scenery.
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July Fourth celebration will include East Coast flyovers
The exact timing of the flyovers is still being worked out, but they will begin in Boston and proceed to New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore.
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AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
The company said Monday that it would open approximately 450 U.S. locations on July 30 and the remaining 150 the following week.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Wilmington’s Ladybug Festival goes virtual as COVID cases climb
The Ladybug Festival in Wilmington, Del. is going virtual tonight to raise money for female artists facing financial hardship in the midst of COVID-19.
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