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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.
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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.
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Payroll tax delay to boost take-home pay, but don’t spend it yet
Critics say this particular relief measure is misguided since it benefits only people who are lucky enough to have a job still.
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‘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.
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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.
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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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Pa. coronavirus recovery: UPenn to move classes online, freeze tuition this coming semester
The University of Pennsylvania announced that the vast majority of undergraduate classes will be online, with some exceptions like clinical rotations for nursing students.
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The coronavirus won’t stop these South Street business owners
Meet five local proprietors who aren’t willing to let the pandemic derail their dreams.
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Pa. Republicans aim new bills at shutdowns of schools, athletics
Currently, schools and parents make the decision as to when a student can repeat a school year Republicans say. But they seek to give that decision-making power to parents.
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Pennsylvania may seek federal loan to pay jobless benefits
Wolf has urged Congress to extend the $600 per-week benefit. Under Trump’s plan, a new $400 a week benefit requires a state to commit to providing $100.
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Pa. schools to get more state coronavirus analysis to guide reopening
The Department of Health said Monday it plans to provide an analysis showing the seven-day rate of transmission in each county and group those rates into risk categories.
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At least 97,000 children tested positive for coronavirus in last 2 weeks of July
President Trump falsely claimed that children are “almost immune” from the coronavirus, but a new review of state data finds child cases are up 40%.
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Police: Man punches Sesame Place worker who reminded him to wear mask
The teen suffered a jaw injury and a damaged tooth. He was taken to St. Mary’s Medical Center in Middletown on Sunday and underwent surgery on Monday.
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Mobile platform partners with companies to launch rent relief program
Ofo Ezeugwu, the CEO and founder of Whose Your Landlord, has partnered with Walmart and other companies on a rent relief program.
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Delaware offers renters, homeowners $40 million in COVID-19 housing aid
State residents struggling to make rent or mortgage payments due to the coronavirus pandemic will be able to get assistance through two programs.
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