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Coronavirus: The arts in Philly will need plenty of relief funding to survive
Rob Buscher, a recently laid-off arts administrator, reflects on the impact the coronavirus pandemic is having on the arts in Philadelphia.
5 years ago
Philly volunteers sewing free face masks keep up with demand while dodging ‘Facebook jail’
Philly volunteers sewing free face masks for health care workers and seniors worry say Facebook has mistaken them for potential price gougers.
5 years ago
The dairy section is often empty. So why are farmers dumping milk?
During the pandemic, people are buying so much milk that grocery stores limit purchases. So why are dairy farmers dumping milk down the drain?
5 years ago
Listen 1:05Philly and suburban counties urge Wolf to redistribute COVID-19 burden
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties have been hard-hit by COVID-19. Now, they want to share resources with areas that didn’t get the brunt of the pandemic.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania nearing peak of COVID-19 pandemic, projections show
The Keystone State gets a positive prognosis, while New Jersey’s death toll worsens, in the latest projections.
5 years ago
‘I am just panicking’: Small businesses scramble to apply for shutdown loans
Small business owners across the country are rushing to apply for $350 billion in federally-guaranteed loans. But there have been issues applying through community banks.
5 years ago
Police are telling drivers with out-of-state tags to self-quarantine for 14 days or leave Delaware. Amid a surge in cases, death toll remains at 14.
5 years ago
Don’t call them ‘heroes’: Philly grocery store workers allege unsafe conditions
Employees at MOM’s Organic Market in Center City Philadelphia say their concerns about sanitation have been ignored.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J.’s ‘knucklehead’ crackdown continues
Authorities have had to break up parties and force others to leave basketball courts.
5 years ago
Watch live: White House coronavirus task force holds news briefing
President Trump and the White House coronavirus task force will hold a news briefing.
5 years ago
Delaware unemployment applications soar during coronavirus shutdowns
Delaware is working to eliminate a backlog of applications for unemployment assistance, having received about 30,000 claims over two weeks.
5 years ago
Citizens Bank Park site closing: How to get tested for coronavirus in Philly
In most cases, you need a medical provider’s referral to get a test.
5 years ago
Philly musician offers serenades for hire for those sheltering at home
A West Philly musician offers performance services to send “condensed humanity” to people shut inside during the pandemic.
5 years ago
Listen 3:05Coronavirus update: First Philadelphia city employee dies from coronavirus
A lieutenant with the Philadelphia Police Department died over the weekend from the coronavirus. According to the city, he is the first city employee to die from COVID-19.
5 years ago
Delaware Sec. of DHSS talks about the COVID situation, an update on Philly and New Jersey's attempts to stop the spread, and how to do a "social distancing" Passover.
Air Date: April 6, 2020 10:00 am
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