Billy Penn
‘They got us panicking’: Pa. foster youth await any sign of help from Gov. Wolf
Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in this regard, according to foster youth advocates.
5 years ago
Philly Council wants to stop an ‘avalanche’ of evictions with COVID-19 rent relief
Philly councilmembers introduced a package of six bills designed to aid renters affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Protesters outside Gov. Carney’s office plead for him to reopen Delaware
One woman wearing prison garb said she feels “like our freedom has been taken away.” She wants to go to church and the beach and not have to wear a mask.
5 years ago
Spotlight PA
Red, yellow, green: What you can expect in each of Pa.’s tiers for reopening
The first step toward reopening still mandates the closure of schools, gyms, and other recreation centers, as well as hair and nail salons. Large gatherings are also banned.
5 years ago
FDA allows emergency use of drug for coronavirus
Remdesivir is the first drug shown to help fight COVID-19, which has killed more than 230,000 people worldwide.
5 years ago
What will school look like in September?
Unions are going to want a say in when it is safe to reopen schools and under what conditions. And Hite also speaks to the issue of grading.
5 years ago
PA Court: Special wine, liquor orders can be sent directly
The PLCB can’t ignore a 2016 state law that permits the direct shipping of wines and spirits not sold in state-run stores, the Commonwealth Court ruling said.
5 years ago
Billy Penn
Philly restaurants see expanded outdoor dining as a chance for survival
City officials say they haven’t had a chance to consider relaxed regulations for sidewalk cafes.
5 years ago
Spotlight PA
Pa. tax revenues plummet $2.2 billion as top state official warns reopening won’t end economic pain
Dramatic budget cuts or tax increases might be needed if Congress does not send additional, unrestricted aid to states.
5 years ago
Billy Penn
Springtime vignettes from West Philly: Finding beauty in the April that never was
A photo essay reflects that hope springs eternal — and gives us a chance to reflect on the need for resilience as we edge toward recovery.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Testing in N.J. prisons to begin, $1.4B paid to unemployed
After drawing criticism for not doing enough to curb the spread of COVID-19 in prisons, the state says it will test everyone.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware is flattening curve, but ‘not there yet’
Despite an increase of 184 new cases Friday, Gov. John Carney says Delaware is seeing improvement, especially in declining hospital admissions.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. details plans for reopening
Governor Tom Wolf has announced that 24 of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties will be allowed to start reopening certain businesses starting next Friday, May 8.
5 years ago
NJ Spotlight
Why were N.J.’s small businesses shortchanged by federal program to offset COVID-19 losses?
New Jersey is one of the states hardest hit by COVID-19, but less than 20% of small firms here got an award from the Paycheck Protection Program.
5 years ago
Jersey Shore municipalities adopt restaurant regulations for summer season
Masked employees, more alfresco dining and continued curbside pick-up. Those are just some aspects of how dining might function at the Jersey Shore this summer.
5 years ago