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Hybrid or remote-only, Delaware teachers ‘trying to find grace to work through it all’
Teaching online only, or doing it with kids in class and at home, is uncharted territory for educators. They’re trying to make it work.
5 years ago
Listen 5:16Top Trump aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus
Hope Hicks, who serves as counselor to the president and traveled with him to a rally Wednesday, tested positive Thursday, according to an administration official.
5 years ago
Wolf administration to begin enforcing new restaurant dine-in rules on Monday
Restaurant owners have to agree to abide by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health guidelines, and require mask-wearing and limit seating.
5 years ago
At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters
Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.
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Delaware prepares for possible COVID-19 resurgence
As coronavirus numbers tick up, a new report offers ways to combat a resurgence of cases without shutting down the state.
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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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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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NFL postpones first game due to COVID-19 pandemic following Tennessee Titans outbreak
Sunday's game will be delayed until Monday or Tuesday. This comes after four players and five staff members reportedly contracted COVID-19.
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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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‘This is too much’: Working moms are reaching the breaking point during the pandemic
The coronavirus did not create the struggles that working mothers face daily. But it has exacerbated them and made them more visible, forcing women to make hard choices.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
Evictions damage public health. The CDC aims to curb them ― for now
A survey of 17 cities found 50,000+ pandemic-related eviction filings. Advocates worry that increased housing instability will lead to more COVID-19 and other illnesses.
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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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