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This Philly group is giving people free smartphones when they get out of jail
With no strings attached, advocates say the devices are a lifeline.
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Reopening economy in a COVID-19 hotspot stresses doctors in rural Pa.
Businesses are hurt. Unemployment is unprecedented. But coronavirus cases in this rural Pa. town have still been spiking. Now, as restrictions ease, hospitals could be tested.
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Mayor Jim Kenney’s administration has come under fire for failing to support more Black-led organizations in the battle against the coronavirus.
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Firefighters rescue swimmer caught in rip current off Island Beach State Park
Firefighters rescued a swimmer who was caught in a rip current off Island Beach State Park on Wednesday, officials said.
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40.8 million out of work in the past 10 weeks, 26% of labor force
Just last week, another 2.1 million people filed for unemployment benefits, the Labor Department said Thursday.
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Patrons under plastic: Restaurants get creative in coronavirus era
As coronavirus restrictions are eased, some restaurant owners are seeking to welcome back in-person dining, but in a way that adheres to social distancing rules.
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Violence again rocks Minneapolis after George Floyd’s death; 1 killed
A man was shot to death as violent protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody rocked Minneapolis for a second straight night.
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Can we still be friends? Coronavirus means working at formerly easy relationships
Friendships can wax and wane over time. But with everyone struggling with something right now, it’s a new and different layer of stress.
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As the Delaware Valley region moves into a slow, phased reopening, places like Delaware's Winterthur Museum will partially reopen to state residents.
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Listen 4:44Showboat owner planning $100M water park in Atlantic City
The Philadelphia developer tells The Associated Press the as-yet-unnamed resort is aimed at vacationing families who find little to do in Atlantic City.
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‘Big Momma’ Frances Pilot, 81, pursued a nursing career and family. And she did it her way.
Defying expectations for women, the Jersey Shore native raised kids while pursuing nursing, served as a volunteer before she was buried with an Elvis purse.
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Listen 3:36Moving outside not a cure-all for Delaware restaurants
Delaware restaurants will be able to add more outdoor seating to serve more diners during Phase 1 of reopening in June, but that won’t be a long-term solution.
6 years ago
NHL moves ahead with 24-team playoff format if play resumes
The NHL will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 — if it is able to resume play.
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Four Minneapolis officers fired after death of Black man
The death Monday night after a struggle with officers was under investigation by the FBI and state law enforcement authorities.
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Woman fired after backlash from racist Central Park confrontation
“Unfortunately we live in an era...where black men are seen as targets," Christian Cooper said. "This woman thought she could exploit that to her advantage."
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