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Despite ‘information deficit,’ Delaware projects slight improvement for revenue
After slashing expectations for state revenue in the coming fiscal year, a state council has added some of that revenue back into their projection.
4 years ago
Want to honor a local hero? Submit a photo and a robot will draw a portrait
The Da Vinci Art Alliance is soliciting for subjects to be rendered by a mechanical automaton.
4 years ago
Listen 1:45Del. leaders face divided backlash over reopening houses of worship
Some religious leaders say they should have the freedom to worship without restrictions, while others say it’s too soon to open under any conditions.
4 years ago
Listen 1:38Kids need to go to school online. Why isn’t the internet a public utility?
The public utility of the internet is especially clear now in a pandemic, when we go online for school and health information, writes Devren Washington.
4 years ago
Face masks provide a new frontier for retailers during coronavirus crisis
Many popular brands including Nordstrom and Gap now sell nonmedical grade face masks to meet consumer demand, but experts say mask sales are a drop in the bucket.
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Trump administration to Planned Parenthood: Return coronavirus relief funds
The Small Business Administration is asking Planned local Parenthood affiliates to return funds received under a coronavirus relief program.
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Republicans in the Pa. House are moving forward with legislation to end the disaster emergency declaration Gov. Tom Wolf issued on March 6 in response to the spread of covid
4 years ago
Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul
Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.
4 years ago
Getting an antibody test for the coronavirus? Here’s what it won’t tell you
As antibody testing increases, infectious disease specialists worry that those tested — and their employers — may not understand the limits of the results.
4 years ago
As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins
As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve
Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.
4 years ago
AP fact check: Trump’s false ‘Choice’ on vets’ health care
President Trump is putting forth a false “Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.
4 years ago
To-go cocktails are legal! Here’s all the bars selling takeaway drinks in Philly
The local restaurant industry views the new law as a lifeline to survival.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy
Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”
4 years ago
How should I clean and store my face mask?
Masks are designed to prevent the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others or being exposed themselves. But how should they be washed and stored?
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