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Whistleblower: TSA failed to protect staff, endangered passengers during pandemic
A TSA official filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the agency didn't properly train staff, making them a "significant carrier" of the coronavirus.
5 years ago
What can re-open when Philly goes green?
July 3 is the target city officials are hoping for, with some operations allowed earlier on June 26.
5 years ago
These collaboratives will be tasked with implementing best practices for infection control and expanding testing to "asymptomatic staff and residents," a critical need.
5 years ago
Should cities pay influencers to help stop the spread of COVID-19?
The question is not just about money. It’s also about getting the word out to people who need to hear it and might not get it elsewhere.
5 years ago
Listen 7:50The cost and hidden silver lining of COVID-19 misinformation
Because of the pandemic, researchers are learning more about how falsehoods spread on social media — and hopefully how to stop them.
5 years ago
Listen 10:52Not every Democrat in Pa. legislature is happy with Gov. Wolf’s handling of coronavirus emergency
"I don't have confidence in his numbers and some of his people."
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly preparing to move into ‘green’ phase of reopening
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Thursday the city could move into the “green” phase of the state’s reopening plan as early as July 3.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: AG urges dropping charges against protesters; malls to reopen
The guidance said prosecutors can’t adopt a blanket policy of not charging people for refusing to comply with restrictions on the number of people who can gather in one place.
5 years ago
City Council approves package of bills to aid renters strained by pandemic
The packages create an eviction diversion program, extend an eviction moratorium through August, and address late fees and related issues.
5 years ago
Del. coronavirus recovery: University raises $1 million emergency fund
The emergency fund designed to help Delaware State University students hit hard by the coronavirus shutdown has reached its $1 million goal.
5 years ago
Eastern State Penitentiary lays off staff, suspends ‘Terror Behind the Walls’ due to COVID-19
Eastern State Penitentiary has laid off staff, implemented salary reductions and made deep cuts to its operating budget due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The 1.5 million is a historically high number, even as the economy increasingly reopens and employers bring some people back to work.
5 years ago
In confronting pandemic, a new challenge for Philadelphia charter schools
The independent sector responsible for 70,000 students in the city has some state guidance, but little oversight. Each school develops its own safety plan.
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly announces programs to help businesses affected by COVID-19
The City of Philadelphia announced Wednesday a plan to recover its economy post-coronavirus, including an initiative to invest in businesses owned by people of color.
5 years ago
Health officials failed to safeguard trust in Pa.’s coronavirus data, sowing confusion
The pandemic posed a massive challenge for an underfunded public health system, but experts say officials failed to heed best practices when presenting the numbers.
5 years ago
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