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Philly Quarantine Bingo: How many boxes can you check off?
Those of us who aren’t essential workers are surviving the stay-at-home order as best we can.
6 years ago
Wedding canceled by coronavirus, she celebrated with Philly’s Elmo-famous drumline instead
A caring sister brought the whole (masked) PME troupe to dance down Fabric Row.
6 years ago
Cash toll collection resumes on the Garden State Parkway next week
After nearly two months, cash toll collection will return to the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike next Tuesday, state officials announced.
6 years ago
What lifeguarding at the Jersey Shore might look this summer
With New Jersey beach towns getting ready for the a summer unlike any other, many are wondering: How will lifeguards do their jobs safely?
6 years ago
Pa. counties push to reopen with little power to protect businesses ‘caught in the middle’
Despite their frustrations with COVID-19 restrictions, counties in Pennsylvania don’t have much authority to declare themselves open or closed.
6 years ago
Clash over reopening economy simmers below the surface in rural Pa. COVID hotspot
In parts of rural Pa. there has been growing angst about Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown plan.
6 years ago
Listen 5:24Dreaming of a night under the stars? Some Pa. parks open for camping Friday
If camping is the kind of treat you’ve craved, go ahead and get those plans rolling. Parks statewide will open as stay-at-home orders lift.
6 years ago
Entrepreneurs of color from around the nation connect at IF Lab’s first virtual symposium
The new speaker series is based in Philly, but has a much wider reach.
6 years ago
Barbers go underground: Getting a haircut on the sly
Barbershops have been closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean barbers aren’t working.
6 years ago
35 years after MOVE bombing, the path to reconciliation is still unclear
For those affected by the bombing, including MOVE members, neighbors, political leaders and city residents, there is still no clear path to healing.
6 years ago
Opera on the MOVE, virtual art and ‘Love Your Park’ online in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Organizations around the Delaware Valley, in an abundance of caution, are mostly still shuttered, but have moved education, exhibits and even annual events online.
6 years ago
Listen 4:32Vote for these Philly sneakers to help Strawberry Mansion High School win $50k
Students created the locally-inspired design for Vans’ Custom Culture contest.
6 years ago
Water regulator defends OK of plan to build LNG export terminal in South Jersey
During an online hearing, Delaware River Basin Commission said it sees no reason to change its mind on Gibbstown project.
6 years ago
Murphy: Expect ‘new normal’ at the Jersey Shore by Memorial Day weekend
Murphy said Tuesday that he expects "some semblance" of a new normal at the Jersey Shore by Memorial Day weekend, the traditional start to the summer season.
6 years ago
At least 8 Philly councilmembers support a formal MOVE bombing apology
“Apology without action is meaningless,” a MOVE family member responds.
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