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Jefferson finds a commercial partner for its potential COVID-19 vaccine
The novel COVID-19 vaccine was developed in the lab of Jefferson professor Matthias Schnell, an infectious disease expert.
4 years ago
More Lysol, no more pens in rooms. Hotels adapt to win back guests
Hotels have been devastated by the pandemic. To survive, they are adapting with extra-deep cleaning and contactless interactions.
4 years ago
Lobbyists become essential as Pa. debates who gets to reopen
Pennsylvania businesses seeking to reopen are finding success hiring lobbyists, but who can afford that access?
4 years ago
Chromebook giveaway aims to bridge digital divide for kids in Wilmington
NerdITNow owner Markevis Gideon grew up in a Wilmington public housing development and said it’s a “blessing” to be able to assist children with an educational tool.
4 years ago
Listen 1:36Pa. caves to pressure, reveals data showing COVID-19 battered smaller nursing homes
Among facilities in the 5-county region with 5 or more deaths, the average infection rate was 44%; nearly half of residents tested positive, new data show.
4 years ago
Curbside pickup means some sales for N.J.’s nonessential businesses — and more questions
Beauty supply and hobby stores were among businesses shut down in late March. They can have limited dealing with customers now, with mixed results so far.
4 years ago
What happens to the coronavirus when it gets warmer?
It’s a difficult question, but no matter what the answer is, the pandemic is not going to stop anytime soon.
4 years ago
Listen 1:36Trump allies lining up doctors to prescribe rapid reopening
Republican political operatives are recruiting “pro-Trump” doctors to go on television to prescribe reviving the U.S. economy as quickly as possible.
4 years ago
Pa. officials allow scaled-back real estate operations to resume statewide
Gov. Tom Wolf on the same day vetoed a bill to restart the real estate industry, angering Republicans in the legislature.
4 years ago
Gov. Wolf vetoes bill that would halt new regulations during pandemic
Environmental groups opposed the bill, while the Pennsylvania GOP says lawmakers and agencies need time to focus on COVID-19.
4 years ago
Lawsuit says Pa. is failing special needs kids during coronavirus school closures
The lawsuit is an early test of whether the state and school districts are doing enough for special needs students in the pandemic.
4 years ago
Home decor retailer to cease operations, liquidate Philadelphia-area stores
A Texas-based home decor retailer has filed a motion seeking bankruptcy court approval to begin a wind-down of its retail operations.
4 years ago
Facebook launches virtual shopping mall, saying it will help small businesses
The social network is positioning its new commerce feature as a way to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Jersey Shore town allows open booze consumption to avoid ‘enforcement nightmare’
The open consumption of alcohol is now permitted in a portion of North Wildwood days after a new state alcohol law went into effect.
4 years ago
My ‘decision to make’: Trump defends criticized use of drug
Trump dismissed reports of side effects of the drug, saying, “All I can tell you is, so far I seem to be OK.”
4 years ago
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