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New Pa. program could release hundreds from state prisons during pandemic
After weeking of lobbying from advocacy groups and failed legislation, Gov. Tom Wolf issued the order to help stop the spread of COVID-19 behind bars.
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As the state lays off thousands of employees and makes other cuts, Senate Republicans recently hired a politically connected budget consultant with a six-figure salary.
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Planning for the worst: Temple’s Liacouras Center to open for overflow COVID patients next week
The arena is fully stocked with 180 beds, oxygen lines, dedicated ambulances and adequate personal protective equipment.
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Police forcibly eject man without face mask from SEPTA bus
A new viral video shows what appears to a group of police officers forcibly pulling a man not wearing a face covering off of a SEPTA bus.
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City closes South Philly test site despite FEMA reversal, looks for rapid testing instead
In contrast, the federally-funded site in Montco will stay open.
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Inequality made the perfect storm for a pandemic. North Philly is fighting back.
First, preschool director Michele Ayala and her teachers delivered tablet computers with six months of free internet access to the homes ...
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Watch live: White House Task Force briefing on coronavirus response
President Trump and the coronavirus response team scheduled a briefing for 1 p.m. ET on Friday as the White House weighs options for reopening the country in the coming weeks.
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Coronavirus update: 200,000+ unemployment claims as joblessness surges in Southeastern Pa.
New statistics from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry shows hundreds of thousands of unemployment claims have been filed in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware state of emergency extended
Gov. Carney issued a declaration formally extending the state of emergency order he first put in place on March 12.
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Some Philly gyms delay membership freeze, causing customer outrage
If you tried to cancel and you’re still being charged, you’re legally owed a refund.
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How to stay occupied during quarantine
What are the best things to read, watch and cook during your time in quarantine?
Air Date: April 10, 2020
Listen 49:13Open letter from Mayor Kenney to Philadelphia amid coronavirus crisis
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney addresses the impact of coronavirus in a letter to all Philadelphians.
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The “save-the-most-lives” approach will exacerbate the already-existing health care inequalities, argues Dr. Hannah McLane, an occupational medicine physician.
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Cats can get coronavirus. How worried should you be?
A study published in the journal Science now says the virus can infect both felines and ferrets. But there are some important caveats to the findings.
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Penn doctor uses his near-death experiences to research why COVID-19 patients crash
Facing the cytokine storm — David Fajgenbaum brings his first-hand experience with cytokine storms to bear on this new coronavirus.
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