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As fitness studios discover Philly parks, city urges them to play fair
The pandemic has made working out in public parks an appealing option for many Philadelphians. But are fitness studios playing by the rules?
5 years ago
U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits
Unless lawmakers agree to replace at least some of extra $600 dollars a week, aggregate spending in the U.S. could drop by an additional 4.3%.
5 years ago
Facebook, citing virus misinformation, deletes Trump post
The post in question featured a link to a Fox News video in which Trump says children are “virtually immune” to the virus.
5 years ago
Fauci reveals he has received death threats and his daughters have been harassed
Dr. Anthony Fauci shared in a forum hosted by Harvard, that he and has been subjected to death threats.
5 years ago
FDA adviser: Not realistic to expect a COVID-19 vaccine in 2020
Dr. Paul Offit, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania who serves on a panel advising the FDA, doesn't think a vaccine will be ready before the end of the year.
5 years ago
GOP lawsuit over N.J.’s $9.9B borrowing plan goes before state Supreme Court
The N.J. GOP sued to block a plan allowing the Murphy administration to borrow up to $9.9 billion in response to COVID-19-related revenue shortfalls.
5 years ago
N.J. launches campaign to boost COVID-19 testing, cooperation with contact tracers
The new public awareness campaign is aimed at those at the highest risk of getting COVID-19, including people of color and people under 30.
5 years ago
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
On Friday, the government is expected to report that the pace of hiring has slowed significantly after a brief rebound in the spring.
5 years ago
Second man with COVID-19 dies at Sussex prison that had major outbreak
More than 1 in 3 of the prisoners were infected but more than 90% have recovered. Two are currently hospitalized.
5 years ago
Chasm grows between Trump and government coronavirus experts
The result has been a daily delivery of a mixed message to the public at a moment when coherence is most needed.
5 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to delays in trash pickups
Tamara Russell aka Revive P.O.C hits the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents feel about delays in trash pickups.
5 years ago
Listen 4:29Philly restaurant owners on tropical storm: ‘It’ll only get worse’ as seasons grow cold
Open for outdoor dining and risk the elements, or stay closed and lose essential revenue?
5 years ago
Gov. Carney wants Delaware public schools to open with mix of in-class and remote learning
The state is experiencing a moderate spread of the coronavirus, and the governor says daily cases and test positivity rates must fall to open schools fully.
5 years ago
No masks, no distance: Pandemic wedding horrors for vendors
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Wolf and Casey implore Senate to extend unemployment benefits
“The abrupt loss of this financial support will have a devastating ripple effect across communities and all across our entire commonwealth," said Governor Wolf.
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