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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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‘So hard to prove you exist’: Flawed fraud protections deny unemployment to millions
Efforts to prevent fraud in state unemployment systems are outdated, hurting millions of people with legitimate claims by causing lengthy and unnecessary delays.
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COVID-19 contact tracing workforce barely ‘inching up’ as cases surge
The number of people working to stop COVID-19 outbreaks from spreading is far from the level needed in most states, according to a new NPR survey and analysis.
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Americans are dying in the pandemic at rates far higher than in other countries
Per capita deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19 and other causes are 85% higher than in countries like Germany and Israel. "The United States really has done remarkably badly."
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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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More companies are using technology to monitor for coronavirus in the workplace
As businesses reopen, tech firms are offering monitoring systems to screen for COVID, ranging from apps that ask about symptoms to software that tracks employees' movements.
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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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