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Philly-area school district’s commitment to in-person classes put to the test by COVID surge
Elsewhere in the region, with case counts surging, schools are going (or staying) all virtual. Quakertown is doing the opposite.
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Listen 4:40Families welcome return of Philly’s Christmas village despite COVID-19 surge
Philly’s Christmas Village is back for another season, but with fewer vendors and with coronavirus mitigation efforts in place as cases rise across the city.
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AP source: Phillies lost $145 million during pandemic season
The Phillies are searching for a general manager to replace Matt Klentak and face important decisions regarding catcher J.T. Realmuto and shortstop Didi Gregorius.
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Fauci: US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of coronavirus in weeks ahead
The number of new COVID-19 cases reported in the United States topped 200,000 for the first time Friday. The highest previous daily count was 196,000 on Nov. 20.
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In Philadelphia, even park activities are going virtual
Organizers have opted to cancel or suspend even outdoor activities. Here’s why they did it, and what they’re suggesting you do instead.
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With no action by Washington, states race to offer virus aid
In some cases, elected officials are spending the last of a federal relief package passed in the spring as an end-of-year deadline approaches.
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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving
The result could be potential dips in reported infections that offer the illusion that the spread of the virus is easing.
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As COVID cases rise, hospitals are making plans in case they begin running short of beds. If certain benchmarks are hit, elective surgeries may be curtailed.
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U.S. colleges mull new virus protocols for students’ return
The coronavirus presented huge challenges for the fall semester for U.S. colleges that opened the academic year with in-person learning.
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These maps track updated COVID case counts by Philadelphia ZIP code
The city health department updates numbers daily.
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Macy’s Christmas Light Show returns Friday — virtually
Macy’s Christmas Light Show returns Friday but people will have to check it out online as the store takes coronavirus precautions.
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Delaware getting COVID-19 testing lab to save money, turnaround time
Delaware COVID-19 tests are now sent as far away as California for evaluation. Starting next month, thousands will be processed daily in New Castle County.
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Thanksgiving travelers try to reach destinations, miss virus
Americans, millions of whom traveled against the advice of public health officials, tried to stay safe before they hunkered down with their families for Thanksgiving.
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Will COVID-19 cancel N.J.’s statewide student evaluations this spring?
New education commissioner says stay the course, even as parents worry their kids are falling behind.
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Philly doctors, medical pros perform music for a pandemic Thanksgiving
The Penn Med Symphony Orchestra has created a virtual performance of a short piece by Edward Elgar as a Thanksgiving gift.
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