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Agencies based in Dauphin County should also process Right-to-Know requests as they normally would, an independent office says.
5 years ago
Facing nearly $5 billion shortfall, Pa. lawmakers plan to pass short-term budget
The plan will allow officials to get a clearer picture of the strain placed on Pennsylvania’s finances by efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
5 years ago
Trump team killed rule designed to protect health workers from pandemic like COVID-19
"If that rule had gone into effect, every nursing home would essentially have to have a plan," said former OSHA head David Michaels.
5 years ago
Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat
This feature is confounding doctors’ understanding of what was once considered mainly a respiratory infection. It's also raising questions about prevention and treatment.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware hotels can reopen, outdoor gatherings up to 250 permitted
Carney’s rolling reopening will also no longer require out-of-staters to self-quarantine for 14 days upon entering Delaware.
5 years ago
Philadelphia to test, move homeless sheltering at airport
Officials at Philadelphia International Airport had initially planned Friday to remove the between 50 and 100 homeless people.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. to allow outdoor graduations, pro sports can resume
Also Tuesday, Rutgers announced it will make the SAT and ACT optional for 2021 applicants, and officials said childhood vaccinations have plummeted.
5 years ago
Since the entire city district usually gets free lunch, P-EBT cards go to everyone.
5 years ago
“Nature’s Best Hope:” conservation at home
Doug Tallamy discusses his new book, "Nature's Best Hope" about how to turn our yards into wildlife supporting habitat.
Air Date: May 26, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Police break up large party blocking Philly streets despite stay-at-home order
It took Philadelphia police officers about an hour Monday night to disperse a crowd of about 250 young people partying on Philly streets despite a stay-at-home order.
5 years ago
Federal coronavirus testing plan puts burden on states
The Trump administration’s new strategy for coronavirus testing comes as the U.S. death toll from the pandemic is approaching 100,000.
5 years ago
Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over
“Right now, we're not in the second wave. We're right in the middle of the first wave globally," said Dr. Mike Ryan, the World Health Organization's executive director.
5 years ago
Can evictions be avoided? Landlords and tenants are negotiating over Zoom
An initiative run by Good Shepherd Mediation Program aims to resolve conflicts between landlords and tenants at a time when many are struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19.
5 years ago
The show can go on, but when will it? Delaware theaters hesitant to reopen
Despite permission to hold performances under Phase 1 of the state’s reopening plan, Delaware theater groups and performers are hesitant to resume shows.
5 years ago
‘Incredibly disposable’: Adjuncts, the ‘gig workers’ of higher-ed, fear losing livelihoods
Adjunct professors have been called the “gig” workers of academia. And they’re feeling especially vulnerable right now as enrollment declines are expected.
5 years ago
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