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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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.
6 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.”
6 years ago
More migrant workers test positive for COVID-19, this time in Gloucester County
With thousands of more seasonal workers due to arrive in South Jersey, farmers still await Department of Health safety guidelines.
6 years ago
Pandemic threatens to deepen crisis in mental health care
The nation’s mental health care system is struggling to continue treating patients in spite of the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Philly will now test everyone in its jails for the coronavirus
Up to now, only people showing symptoms have been tested — with 75% returning positive results.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Masks and distancing still necessary outdoors, says Philly mayor
Kenney blamed the White House in part for spreading “ridicule and dangerous” ideas that social distancing isn’t necessary.
6 years ago
With postmortem testing, ‘last responders’ shed light on pandemic’s spread
As efforts to test for the coronavirus and trace cases continues, medical examiners and coroners play a vital — if often unsung ― role.
6 years ago
Pa. officials to residents: Don’t go to the Jersey Shore this weekend
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, Pennsylvania officials are asking residents to not visit the Jersey Shore.
6 years ago
The admin. falls short of official claims, has fueled some confusion on the ground, and would allow any nursing home to opt out of the robust testing suggested by the state.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. pharmacies to offer COVID-19 tests without prescription
Health care was long assumed to be immune from economic downturns, one expert said. This pandemic is different.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware pastor sues over church restrictions
Rev. Christopher Bullock is suing Gov. Carney, claiming the restrictions are “a severe racially discriminatory purpose and effect on the African-American faith community."
6 years ago
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