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‘MindPHL Together’: Philadelphia launches campaign to connect public with mental health resources
The city wants Philadelphians to know they are not alone — particularly amid increased uncertainty brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iconic Jersey Shore nightclub won’t open this summer due to pandemic
The Osprey Nightclub will be "back to normal" in 2021, according to management.
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Philly kicks off citywide doorway dance party to celebrate essential workers
Get your grove on at 6:30 p.m. nightly with the “Rocky” theme song and “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now.”
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University president Dennis Assanis says officials ‘are exhausting all possibilities to protect our workforce.’
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Coronavirus update: N.J. schools to remain closed, April deaths soar 142%
Also Monday, Gov. Phil Murphy said residents passed an “important test” by complying with social distancing rules as parks reopened.
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Coronavirus update: Relief coming for Pa. gig workers and freelancers
Pennsylvania’s unemployment system for gig workers and those who are self-employed is expected to be fully operational by the end of this week.
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Over 75% of people tested in Philly jails are positive for COVID-19
Most are considered to have recovered, and 17 have been released.
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DHS report claims China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies
Chinese leaders “intentionally concealed the severity” of the pandemic from the world in early January, intelligence documents show.
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Congressman Dwight Evans on COVID testing needs in African American neighborhoods. The pandemic's impact on employment among undocumented workers. And birding while isolating.
Air Date: May 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:14When a beloved life ends, virtual hugs can’t replace human touch
Four days before she died of respiratory failure unrelated to COVID-19, I was forced to leave my mother’s hospital bedside, thanks to new visitor restrictions.
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J.Crew files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The owner of J.Crew is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, two months after the first person in New York tested positive for COVID-19.
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The importance of finding joy during our coronavirus quarantine
Psychologists find that “guilty pleasures” may be valuable in fighting the feelings of loneliness our current isolation-at-home can bring.
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The comfort of touch, and the clergy’s new challenge to minister without it
Religious leaders have become accustomed to hugging and holding hands to comfort congregants. But during social distancing, they must find other ways to console.
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Listen 4:45You may not have to wear a mask while golfing in Pa., N.J. But officials would like it if you did
Masks are not a requirement to play golf in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Most players at Philly’s Juniata course opted not to wear them on Sunday.
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