
Program Menu
Health experts caution Pa. lawmakers against easing COVID-19 rules too fast
Pennsylvania lawmakers are debating when they can start easing certain coronavirus containment guidelines. Doctors say it’s too soon.
5 years ago
Philly area hospitals grapple with shortage of drugs to put patients on ventilators
It’s not just the ventilators: Hospitals are short the sedatives and painkillers used to keep patients on those ventilators during the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Listen 1:41Here’s where coronavirus is causing unemployment to spike in Pa.
The coronavirus shutdown has caused a massive spike in claims in population centers but has been felt most acutely on a per-capita basis in some of the most rural counties.
5 years ago
Aramark begins making PPE gear for health care workers
Aramark will shift its uniforms production lines to make personal protective equipment for health care workers tackling the COVID-19 crisis.
5 years ago
‘Customers thank me’: Philly tow king Lew Blum is sanitizing hooked cars
Tow business is down 80% during the pandemic, he says.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Murphy prohibits internet and phone shutoffs
Internet and phone service cannot be shut off to customers until 30 days after the current public health emergency has ended.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: No slowdown in Delaware, with 1,761 cases and 41 deaths
The daily toll keeps showing the curve of disease, hospitalization and death hasn’t flattened.
5 years ago
Americans start to see relief payments; some face a wait
Americans are beginning to see the first economic impact payments hit their bank accounts.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philly pleads for federal government support
For the last week, the number of new cases in Pa. each day averaged around 9%, the first time the growth rate has been in the single digits.
5 years ago
This week: PA schools announce closures through the academic year, Philadelphia budet cuts due to pandemic, changes to the NJ primary election.
Air Date: April 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Pressure on Food Banks and Pantries as Demand Surges with Rising Jobless Ranks
Food distributors hit by reduced donations, higher prices and fewer volunteers
5 years ago
Fauci comments on US virus response seem to draw Trump’s ire
Trump, who has been chafing at criticism that he didn’t do enough early on to fight the virus, reposted a tweet that said “Time to #FireFauci.”
5 years ago
Coronavirus spurs a digital housewarming, very casual, pants optional?
How do you meet your new neighbors when everyone’s in but no one is coming out? Our reporter invites her new neighbors to a virtual housewarming.
5 years ago
Listen 4:52Tips for a healthy coronavirus-era diet, from the nutritionist who ate at McDonald’s for a month
There are workarounds to takeout and whatever is left on the supermarket shelf. If canned or frozen fruits and veggies are all that’s left, use those.
5 years ago
Gimme structure: Why some Philly parents are eager for online learning to begin
Philadelphia is slowly moving school online. We spoke with families to hear about their hopes for this massive educational experiment.
5 years ago
Listen 4:31Want a digest of WHYY’s programs, events & stories? Sign up for our weekly newsletter.