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Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain dies of COVID-19 at 74
Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks.
5 years ago
The best car-buying incentives are over, but you may still find a good deal
April’s record-breaking rebates are long gone as car sales pick up, but experts say that doesn’t mean potential buyers can’t get a good deal.
5 years ago
The coming unemployment and eviction crisis
The worst economic effects of the coronavirus might still be ahead. We'll talk about the realities of evictions and unemployment and the government response.
Air Date: July 30, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Meet the ‘trash man’ working to solve Philly’s sanitation woes with PPE and Instagram
Terrill Haigler always wanted to be a Philly trashman. Now, the sanitation worker is helping his colleagues, and helping others understand the grueling job.
5 years ago
Delaware State University mandates COVID-19 testing for all students, faculty and staff
Testing for America, a new nonprofit will help Delaware State University with the frequent testing of up to 3,000 of its students, staff and faculty.
5 years ago
Green stimulus proposal calls for departure from legislative business as usual
As lawmakers debate how to help Pennsylvania’s economy recover from the coronavirus shutdown, environmental groups see an opening for a cleaner future.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Eagles player Lane Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The team made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Johnson, Nathan Gerry and Jordan Mailata were all placed on the team’s Reserve/COVID-19 list.
5 years ago
Phillies visiting clubhouse staffer tests positive for COVID-19
The Phillies’ four-game, home-and-home series against the New York Yankees was postponed this week following a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins.
5 years ago
Misinformation on the coronavirus is proving highly contagious
Experts say the flood of bad information is dangerously undermining efforts to slow the virus, which has been blamed for about 150,000 deaths in the U.S.
5 years ago
Coronavirus-related deaths at Delaware long-term care facilities stubbornly high
A WHYY analysis found that fewer than 0.7% of Delawareans live in long-term care facilities, but those residents account for 8.2% of COVID cases and 62.3% of related deaths.
5 years ago
Listen 1:48How worried should Philly be about the Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak?
The MLB’s latest COVID quandary has become a local issue.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Bill would demand fully online learning to start the fall
Three Democrats from the Assembly want all classes in New Jersey to start online this fall.
5 years ago
4 ways SEPTA can reduce COVID-19 risks on transit
COVID-19 has hurt SEPTA immensely. Now is the time to make changes to protect riders and employees while strengthening the system for the future.
5 years ago
Camden city schools share tentative plan for hybrid reopening
Under Camden’s reopening plan, two distinct student groups will be formed. While one group is learning remotely, the other group receives in-person instruction.
5 years ago
Some Philly schools want to use outdoor classrooms when IRL lessons resume
While Philadelphia School District students won't return to classrooms until at least November, some principals are already thinking about how to use outdoor learning spaces.
5 years ago
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