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Biden campaign finds 3rd virus link; Harris suspends travel
Harris was scheduled to travel Thursday to North Carolina for events encouraging voters to cast early ballots.
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N.J. food banks build stockpiles, bracing for a COVID-19 winter
One executive fears a "perfect storm" with higher demand amid the possibility of more business closures and job losses.
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As weather turns colder, Delaware restaurants get help to add heaters for outdoor dining
Restaurants in New Castle County can apply for up to $5,000 in grant money to make their outdoor dining areas warmer as the weather turns colder.
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Philly Streets Commissioner: City can’t afford hazard pay for sanitation workers
Philadelphia sanitation workers have joined their peers in cities across the U.S. in the call for hazard pay.
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Majority of City Council supports giving laid-off tourism workers first dibs on jobs
Under the banner of “Black Workers Matter,” councilmembers announced a slate of proposed changes to help hospitality workers regain jobs lost to COVID.
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First lady: Son Barron had coronavirus, but no symptoms
The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.
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Pa. has more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for ninth day in a row
Pennsylvania health officials say they’re prepared to handle a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall.
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Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.
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Carney’s GOP challenger says Delaware COVID-19 shutdown based on fear
Republican Julianne Murray said Delaware needs to step back from coronavirus fear in her challenge to incumbent Gov. John Carney.
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Listen 2:16To jumpstart relief program, Wolf gives landlords more flexibility to collect unpaid rent
Landlords will no longer be required to forgive all payments owed in return for accepting state aid, which is capped at $750, much lower than average rent in many areas.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: Hospitalizations for COVID-19 rise again
State officials reported 112 hospitalizations, with 19 of those patients in critical condition. Significant increases are being seen in Sussex County.
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Youngest Philly students could return to buildings after Thanksgiving, sources say
The school district’s reopening plan calls for students in pre-K to second grade to come back on Nov. 30, with other students to follow.
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Murphy announces $100 million in new coronavirus aid for N.J.
The money will largely be distributed through existing programs and will address businesses and individuals.
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With unemployment hotline overloaded and stimulus on hold, Pa. boosts chatbot 90x
If Congress approves a new package, benefits would be retroactive through September.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Lincoln Financial Field to allow Eagles fans back in
Eagles fans can go back to games at Lincoln Financial Field, with no more than 7,500 people in the stadium including players, fans, and staff.
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