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Rumors fly in Kensington about coronavirus ‘immunity’ and early jail releases
That’s the word from the Sunday Love Project, which is feeding people in the neighborhood daily.
6 years ago
Dancing Philly nurses’ ‘Level Up’ video goes viral, garners heartfelt thanks from celebs
Health care workers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have been boosting team morale by breaking it down.
6 years ago
Pop-up seafood market at Jersey Shore helps fishermen hurt by COVID-19 restaurant closures
A pop-up wholesale seafood market is helping to keep the fishing industry afloat in an Ocean County municipality.
6 years ago
Comcast reports more than 30% spike in peak web traffic during coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have led to a more than 30% spike in peak traffic, Comcast says. But the company says it’s able to keep up with demand.
6 years ago
Coronavirus: The arts in Philly will need plenty of relief funding to survive
Rob Buscher, a recently laid-off arts administrator, reflects on the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the arts in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
The dairy section is often empty. So why are farmers dumping milk?
During the pandemic, people are buying so much milk that grocery stores limit purchases. So why are dairy farmers dumping milk down the drain?
6 years ago
Listen 1:05Delaware Sec. of DHSS talks about the COVID situation, an update on Philly and New Jersey's attempts to stop the spread, and how to do a "social distancing" Passover.
Air Date: April 6, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Never home alone: How parents are managing kids’ enforced togetherness
Even a roomy house can seem crowded these days, as parents and children spend every minute together. Lots of potential for sibling squabbles.
6 years ago
How the coronavirus put me face-to-face with familial privilege
Howard University student Joycelin Farmer wrestled with gratitude and guilt after being evicted from campus and returning to a wonderful home life.
6 years ago
The unprecedented closure has forced owners and contractors to begin tapping deep emotional reserves, and seek out new financial options, to stay afloat.
6 years ago
Listen 4:38N.J., DRBC call on FERC for new environmental review of PennEast
PennEast’s decision to build pipeline in two phases has reignited objections to project, rekindled concerns that have been seething for years
6 years ago
Spreading the Philly love: 1,000 cheesesteaks donated to hospital workers around the region
Pat’s is sending sandwiches to medical staff in Philadelphia, Baltimore and NYC.
6 years ago
Tenants fear eviction. Landlords fear bankruptcy. How can Philly balance the two?
Tenants' rights groups want to extend a moratorium on evictions, but landlords say they're feeling the financial burden too.
6 years ago
Take the virtual quiz: Test your Philly knowledge and beat the high score
Local trivia’s even more fun when you’re in lockdown.
6 years ago
As Philly supermarkets feel scary and sparse, Reading Terminal Market delivers
“Once people find out we have product, they’re coming here,” said a butcher at Giunta’s Prime.
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