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Inside some Pennsylvania rehabs, ‘it’s like COVID doesn’t exist’
When treatment facilities ignore coronavirus protocols, patients are forced to choose between recovery and safety.
5 years ago
US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high
The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing, though last week's figure still exceeds the pre-pandemic record of just under 700,000.
5 years ago
‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA social distancing coaches encourage safety, avoid conflict
SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.
5 years ago
School districts’ indecision leaves Delaware parents in limbo
Gov. John Carney won’t let public schools open fully while Delaware still has moderate community spread of the coronavirus.
5 years ago
Listen 1:47UN chief: pandemic threatens peace and risks new conflicts
Guterres said the pandemic has raised growing questions about the effectiveness of health systems, social services, trust in institutions and systems of governance.
5 years ago
How a hidden Center City block became a pop-up concert hall
Philadelphia musicians discovered a narrow rowhouse block offers excellent acoustics for an outdoor chamber orchestra. They plan to pop up again.
5 years ago
Listen 2:30Video: Philly fans talk sports in the time of coronavirus
Of course people have plenty of opinions.
5 years ago
N.J. Supreme Court says $9.9 billion borrowing plan is constitutional
Republicans had asked the state’s highest court if the borrowing plan violated constitutional requirements to have voters approve bonding.
5 years ago
Community College of Philadelphia dean discusses decision to move classes fully online
Community College of Philadelphia Dean of Liberal Studies Chae Sweet discusses moving classes fully online for the upcoming school year.
5 years ago
Listen 5:56Students at Penn State forced to sign COVID-19 liability waiver to participate in fall semester
“I assume any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19 that may result from attending Penn State, or participating in Penn State activities,” the compact says.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: State says some schools to begin remotely
Gov. Phil Murphy says schools that cannot be ready to open their doors by the first day can go remote only, but must discuss plans to meet standards.
5 years ago
Philly’s oldest doggie daycare is in danger of closing forever
The Philly Dog School got a PPP loan — but it’s gone, and revenues haven’t rebounded.
5 years ago
‘Making a souffle on a BBQ grill’: Pa. scrambles after Trump goes solo on unemployment relief
The Trump administration’s attempt to sidestep Congress has created a coronavirus relief package that states may not be able to launch for weeks, or even months.
5 years ago
Listen 2:00South Jersey gym at center of conflict over COVID-19 restrictions has business license revoked
Atilis Gym in Bellmawr lost its business license in a 5-1 vote. Its owners have been fighting Gov. Murphy’s restrictions so it can reopen.
5 years ago
Gov. Carney says Delaware ‘can’t afford’ $100-a-week in extra unemployment aid
Gov. John Carney says the state is already borrowing money from the federal government to pay its current unemployment insurance obligations.
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