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Schools face a massive challenge to make up for learning lost during the pandemic
Former Education Secretary John King Jr. thinks a national tutoring program would help students make up for lost learning during the pandemic.
3 years ago
‘Toxic individualism’: Pandemic politics driving health care workers from small towns
A wave of departing medical professionals in rural areas threatens to leave gaping holes in these health care systems and local economies, and trigger a death spiral.
3 years ago
Philly scientist behind COVID vaccine tech was demoted by UPenn, yet she persisted
Dismissed by many, Dr. Katalin Karikó remained passionate about mRNA therapeutics.
3 years ago
Philly literacy program wants students reading at grade level by age 8. But it needs volunteers
Philly Reading Coaches is not letting the pandemic distract them from its academic mission. But it needs about 100 volunteers by January.
3 years ago
‘I regret nothing’: Doctor who criticized Trump parade works last day at Walter Reed
"I stand by my words," says Dr. James Phillips, who said the president's decision to drive by supporters while being treated for COVID-19 endangered his security detail.
3 years ago
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.
3 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.
3 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?
3 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.
3 years ago
Still disinfecting surfaces? It might not be worth it
Early in the pandemic, people were advised to disinfect everything they touched. Now that scientists understand more about COVID, all that scrubbing may be overkill.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Reeling from Trump-era chaos, watchdogs seek greater protections
"Our job, we know, has never been more important, more significant, or more challenging than it is right now," says Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz.
3 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.
3 years ago
Listen 5:43Conceived as a short-term program, the 30 Day Fund has proven invaluable to those with limited access to other programs.
3 years ago
Trump signs COVID-19 relief package after threatening to derail it
Trump's seal of approval puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive congressional package.
3 years ago
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