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Beyond $600: How COVID-19 relief, spending bills will help Delaware
Now that President Trump has signed the COVID-19 stimulus package and larger government spending measure, here’s a look at how some of that money will be spent in Delaware.
4 years ago
Domestic violence shelters see an uptick in calls, worry about dwindling funding
Domestic violence shelters in western Pennsylvania say they’re seeing an increase in hotline calls, amid worries that a difficult and isolating winter is on the way.
4 years ago
Unemployment benefits and one-time checks: What to know about the new stimulus in Pa.
Now that President Trump has signed the new $900 billion package into law, how long will taxpayers have to wait for the extra money and bonus boost?
4 years ago
Vaccinations begin at Pa. nursing homes as COVID mitigation efforts remain in place
While vaccines provide hope of a more normal 2021, Pennsylvania is not considering pulling back COVID-19 mitigation efforts prior to when they expire on Jan. 4.
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New Jersey long-term care facilities receive first COVID-19 vaccinations
More than 7,000 New Jersey long-term care facility residents and staff have died due to COVID-19, prompting a federal investigation.
4 years ago
Sore arms, role models, and relief: Philly region health care workers on the COVID-19 vaccine
What’s it like to get the COVID-19 vaccine? Some of the first people to receive it described how it felt to WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk.
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Listen 5:43Conceived as a short-term program, the 30 Day Fund has proven invaluable to those with limited access to other programs.
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Unemployment benefits expire for millions as Trump rages
Failing to sign the bill will mean pain for those struggling to make ends meet and a potential federal government shutdown in the middle of a pandemic.
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‘Clean pajamas are not enough’: Critiques of New Jersey jails mount amid pandemic
Incarcerated individuals and their loved ones continue to report woefully inadequate conditions in New Jersey jails.
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Philly’s Arts and Culture Task Force wants to ensure an equitable economic recovery
The Zoom call this Sunday may be the Philly arts task force’s only event where the general public can weigh in.
4 years ago
More than half a million Pennsylvanians set to lose unemployment benefits
With the long-awaited relief bill sitting on President Trump’s desk, 500,000 Pennsylvanians are set to lose unemployment assistance amid a surging pandemic.
4 years ago
Heading back to a shelter, Philly mom wishes COVID hotel money could pay for housing instead
The funding designated for contingency sites is not flexible, city officials said.
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Advocates say incarcerated, homeless should rank high on COVID-19 vaccine priority list
While Pennsylvania facilities saw clusters of positive cases in the spring, the fall surge dramatically affected correctional facilities across the state.
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US plants hope to maintain production despite virus threat
Manufacturers are concerned they may not be able to keep pace until most of the country is vaccinated because the coronavirus continues to surge.
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Long ignored, private online schools see golden opportunity in pandemic
Cyber charters get the most attention, but there’s a niche world of private online academies. Could they be having a moment?
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