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Coronavirus update: N.J. to allow outdoor graduations, pro sports can resume
Also Tuesday, Rutgers announced it will make the SAT and ACT optional for 2021 applicants, and officials said childhood vaccinations have plummeted.
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Since the entire city district usually gets free lunch, P-EBT cards go to everyone.
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Police break up large party blocking Philly streets despite stay-at-home order
It took Philadelphia police officers about an hour Monday night to disperse a crowd of about 250 young people partying on Philly streets despite a stay-at-home order.
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Can evictions be avoided? Landlords and tenants are negotiating over Zoom
An initiative run by Good Shepherd Mediation Program aims to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants at a time when many are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19.
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Too little or too much time with the kids? Grandparenting is tough in a pandemic
Of all the hardships imposed by the coronavirus pandemic, among the most poignant is the reshaping of relationships between children and the grandparents who love them.
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‘Disheartened and sad’: Businesses at the Jersey Shore lament slow Memorial Day weekend
Gray skies and temperatures in the 50s and 60s made for a disappointing Memorial Day weekend for some Jersey Shore business owners.
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Listen 3:30#CovidBenFranklin challenge: Revise a Benjamin Franklin quote for coronavirus times
What would the Founding Father say about the pandemic?
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Philly runner traces Ocean City outline for a perfect Jersey Shore marathon
Who knew it took 26.2 miles to encircle the island?
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Memorial Day honor flights canceled because of coronavirus crisis
For all their disappointment this year, veterans know something about the common good, says one Vietnam veteran.
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Memorial Day in Philadelphia: 8 city landmarks that commemorate fallen heroes
From the Civil War to Beirut, a virtual tribute to those who've served.
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They’re back: Millions of cicadas expected to emerge this year
In parts of Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina, cicadas will climb out of the ground for their once-in-17-year mating cycle.
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Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus
Memorial Day is meant to pay tribute to veterans who have perished. This year will be even more poignant because of the number of veterans who have died from coronavirus.
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Regional Roundup: Memorial Day edition
This week: the difficulty of transitioning from military service to civilian life, saving John Coltrane's house, and teaching kids how to solve conflicts without violence.
Air Date: May 25, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Teaching kids to hide from gunfire: Safety drills at day care and at home
Sheltering in place isn't new for kids who live in areas with gun violence. Day care drills address physical safety, but dealing with the emotional toll isn't as simple.
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U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with coronavirus concerns
Many Muslims in America are navigating balancing religious and social rituals with concerns over the virus as they look for ways to capture the Eid spirit this weekend.
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