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Del. teachers union, key lawmakers urge virtual learning to start school year
The governor plans to announce his recommendation for districts next month, but said this week he envisions a hybrid model for the start of the school year.
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Baseball shouts ‘play ball!’ But for how long? A nervous 2020 season begins
Major League Baseball’s delayed and shortened regular season get underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections in place.
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1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.
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Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here’s what the science says
How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask-wearing may be more than a helpful precaution.
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Drive-in concerts arrive in Philadelphia
Parking lots in the region are gearing up to host in-person, on-stage performances.
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Listen 1:50‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe
Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.
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Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard. Now add a pandemic
Disasters are already deadly for the elderly and people with disabilities. During the pandemic, advocates say disaster prep has fallen short in meeting their needs.
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Philly region’s COVID cases were 7 times higher than originally recorded, CDC finds
A study released Monday examined the results of antibody tests conducted in 10 geographic areas around the U.S., including the Philadelphia metro region.
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N.J. will resume some in-person jury trials as soon as September
The administrator of New Jersey courts says they can’t wait for a vaccine to resume criminal trials. He said 4,700 defendants are in jail awaiting trial.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: Lag in Montco lab results for COVID tests; cases rise in Chesco
Montgomery County is actively searching for other labs to help the county process its COVID-19 tests more quickly.
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University of Delaware reverses course, moves to virtual classes for fall
A month ago, the state’s flagship university said it planned a mix of in-person and virtual learning. Now only “select” classes will be held in-person.
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Philly mulls later start time for high schoolers amid pandemic planning
The coronavirus could prompt a radical change for when Philly teens start school. Will that lead to better-rested students? Or upend family routines?
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One-third of U.S. museums may not survive the year, survey finds
In a survey released Wednesday of 760 museum directors, 33% of them said there was either a "significant risk" of closing permanently by next fall.
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U.S. to get 100 million doses of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine in $1.95 billion deal
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defence announced the deal Wednesday as part of Operation Warp Speed.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Sen. Menendez announces bill on COVID-19 disparities
Sen. Menendez (D-N.J.) announced the COVID-19 Health Disparities Action Act to improve contact tracing, testing and outreach to minority populations.
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