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Millions of paycheck protection dollars went to Pennsylvania lobbyists
PPP money isn’t supposed to go to businesses primarily engaged in lobbying. Pa. lobbyists who received the money say it’s only part of their business.
5 years ago
Mnuchin, Pelosi talk virus relief; GOP slashes jobless aid
While Senate Republicans struggled to roll out their own $1 trillion proposal, Pelosi implored the White House and GOP lawmakers to stop the infighting.
5 years ago
Experimental COVID-19 vaccine is put to its biggest test
Final-stage testing of the vaccine, developed by the National Institutes of Health and Moderna Inc., began with volunteers at numerous sites around the U.S.
5 years ago
Officials fear COVID-19 outbreak from Dover church’s services, conferences
Three congregants of Destiny Christian Church have tested positive for the coronavirus. Two recently attended services, potentially infecting others.
5 years ago
Eastern State Penitentiary to reopen in mid-August after months-long closure
Staff and visitors ages 2 and up will be required to wear face masks. Visitors must follow social distancing guidelines, and will be asked to sanitize their hands upon entry.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Atilis Gym owners arrested for defying judge’s order
Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti were charged with contempt, obstruction and related offenses.
5 years ago
Death reports are still lagging. Pa. hasn’t made it easy to find out just how badly.
It’s one of many instances of the state dropping the ball on best data practices. Instead of making its COVID data easy to view and scrutinize, the state has limited access.
5 years ago
Phillies-Yankees game postponed after COVID-19 outbreak among Marlins in Philly
The outbreak at the beginning of the shortened baseball season raises the question of whether pro sports can be played successfully, even with strict safety protocols.
5 years ago
U.S. vaccine candidate heads to widespread testing in people
According to list maintained by the WHO, there are four other vaccine candidates to reach Phase 3 testing, including three made by Chinese entities.
5 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf will allow transparency bill to become law despite veto threat
Wolf had argued Grove’s bill was flawed and would endanger state workers by forcing them to return to offices during an emergency, like the current pandemic.
5 years ago
Philadelphia Flyers to award free advertising to 5 small businesses hurt by COVID-19
The Flyers will award $500,000 in free advertising to small businesses hurt by the coronavirus. Here's how to apply.
5 years ago
‘It’s the new normal’: Drive-in concertgoers embrace a new summer venue
Drive-ins are the socially distant live music venues of the summer of 2020. “I don’t ever want it to stop,” said one concertgoer at People’s Light in Malvern.
5 years ago
Listen 1:50Pa. unemployment offices have doubled staff, but thousands still waiting on claims
Tens of thousands of Pa. workers are still trying to receive unemployment compensation as those processing claims work seven days a week.
5 years ago
Listen 5:58McDonald’s will require face masks at its more than 14,000 U.S. restaurants
The U.S. now has more than 4 million known coronavirus cases; 1 million infections were diagnosed in just over two weeks.
5 years ago
State unemployment agencies could take months to adapt to White House proposal, memos show
The National Association of State Workforce Agencies told lawmakers on Capitol Hill that it would take most states 8-20 weeks to move to a modified system of awarding benefits
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