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Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points
There have been zero negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and they remain far apart on what should be in another bill.
4 years ago
How to change your name while Philly’s courts are shut down — and why it matters
The system was closed for several months, dealing a blow to the LGBTQ community.
4 years ago
The end of $600 unemployment benefits will hit millions of households and the economy
Millions who lost jobs during the pandemic are in danger of having their incomes cut again. The sudden halt in payments would be felt in households and throughout the economy.
4 years ago
‘The Vaccinator vs. the Hug-Hater’: Writing contest offers kids’ views of the pandemic
A creative writing contest for 6- to 10-year-olds gave them an opportunity to reflect on their lives while sheltering in place. Here’s what they said.
4 years ago
Listen 5:07Avoid a run on uniforms? Hold off on notebooks? Parents weigh which approach is best as they await decisions on school reopenings.
4 years ago
Listen 1:36New Pa. grant targets minority business owners hurt by coronavirus shutdown
Black and Latinx business owners have been hit harder by the pandemic than their white counterparts, but have been less likely to receive federal aid.
4 years ago
Your ‘doomscrolling’ breeds anxiety. Here’s how to stop the cycle
So many of us do it: the long scroll through grim news on social media. A behavioral specialist offers shares how to stop “doomscrolling” for the sake of your health.
4 years ago
International students can study in the U.S. this fall — if they can get here
Many international students won’t be able to make it to their U.S. college campuses for the fall semester because of travel restrictions and closed U.S. consulate offices.
4 years ago
Global coronavirus deaths surpass 600,000, with U.S. accounting for nearly a quarter
The U.S. reports approximately 5,000 deaths each week, according to Reuters. In contrast, Canada has reported a total of 8,800 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
4 years ago
Philly declares heat health emergency with temperatures nearing 100 degrees
A heat health emergency will be in effect beginning Monday morning in Philadelphia. Heat indexes are forecasted at over 110 degrees.
4 years ago
Philly wears masks more often than other U.S. cities, nationwide survey finds
The CDC director said if everyone started wearing face coverings, the pandemic could be brought under control in 4 to 8 weeks.
4 years ago
N.J. shore towns take steps to limit numbers on beaches
Belmar and Manasquan have capped the number of beach badges that can be sold per day to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago
U.S. coronavirus deaths top 140,000 as world sets daily record in new cases
Nearly 260,000 new cases of COVID-19 infections have been reported over the past day, according to data from the WHO. More than a quarter were in the U.S.
4 years ago
Suburban bars, restaurants say Gov. Wolf’s temporary restrictions bring them back to ‘yellow’
Some business owners and industry groups say the new measures caught them off guard, and threaten their financial viability.
4 years ago
Rebooting care: Patients, doctors and dentists catch up after the COVID delays
It will take a while to work through the backlog, because of social distancing and testing issues. But postponed procedures are being rescheduled.
4 years ago
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