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U.S. layoffs remain elevated as incomes and spending weaken
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last week to a still-high 837,000.
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Appeals court allows Pennsylvania to restrict crowd size
The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the administration of Gov. Tom Wolf may once again enforce size limits on gatherings while it appeals the lower court order.
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Pa. House cancels session after positive coronavirus test
A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is in self-isolation while experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms.
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Asian American nonprofits get low share of Philly’s COVID relief grants, so mutual aid orgs step in
The Asian Mosaic Fund’s giving circle has raised $40k.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Health Secretary lays out plan for vaccine distribution
Pa. Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine discussed the importance of health care access during a pandemic, as well as the concerns for a spike in the fall.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Jury trials to resume in person; landlord grant program expanded
N.J. plans to ramp up jury selections using both virtual and in-person proceedings. It will also expand a program to provide relief to landlords who lost out on rent payments.
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Indoor dining in Philly increases to 50% capacity: 10 things to know
No more than four per table, and no bar seating.
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Titans have NFL’s first COVID-19 outbreak: 8 positive tests
The outbreak threatened to jeopardize the Titans' game this weekend against the Pittsburgh Steelers and posed the first significant test to the league's coronavirus protocols.
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Del. coronavirus recovery: State’s COVID numbers going in the wrong direction
Delaware’s coronavirus curve is trending up from its low point in mid-August. The rise comes as state leaders worry about the start of flu season.
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COVID-19 cases rising among US children as schools reopen
Children of all ages now make up 10% of all U.S cases, up from 2% in April, the American Academy of Pediatrics reported Tuesday.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly to allow 50% indoor dining capacity starting Friday
As rapid testing becomes more popular, the city is creating a new category for “probable” case counting.
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Philly extends moratorium on water shut-offs through April 2021
Customers unable to pay their water bill can apply for assistance, and those who don’t qualify for discounts are able to set up lengthy payment plans.
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Philadelphia Equal Justice Center office development succumbs to COVID-19
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation had struggled to keep tenants on board and meet certain fundraising goals last year.
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Survey finds Pa. business owners adapting to COVID-19 pandemic changes despite economic concern
Businesses are starting to recover from pandemic-related layoffs and economic activity, according to a new survey from PNC.
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N.J. lawmakers greenlight $4.5B in debt to shore up budget
The new borrowing means the state can continue to fund programs touted by Murphy, like pre-k and community college.
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