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N.J. marinas can operate only with ‘strict social distancing, sanitization’
As boating season nears in New Jersey, marinas, boatyards, and marine manufactures will be allowed to operate amid the ongoing pandemic.
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‘Scared for their lives’: Inside the coronavirus outbreak in Philadelphia’s jails
People inside tell of dangerously cramped conditions, lack of cleaning supplies and lots of infighting.
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Last week’s 140,000 unemployment claims ‘mercifully’ low, but total exceeds 700,000 since mid-March
New filings ramping up faster than even during Great Depression, as residents in all but a few industries stay at home as directed
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Pa. enacts new protections for essential workers conducting business face to face
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine signed an order Wednesday to protect workers and customers at companies that are still permitted to conduct business in person.
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Small staff left to maintain Longwood Gardens during shutdown
In a typical year, a staff of hundreds work to keep plants and trees at Longwood Gardens looking beautiful. This year, a small crew is focused on just keeping them alive.
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Listen 0:51Pennsylvanians who meet the requirements — anyone not eligible for regular unemployment compensation — can now apply online.
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Philly folk giant, former radio DJ Gene Shay dies at 85 from the coronavirus
Co-founder of the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Shay hosted a weekly show on several stations over a long career. WHYY-FM was his home for about 15 years.
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In fine print, HHS seems to have banned surprise medical bills during the pandemic
U.S. officials have included this stipulation to hospitals and clinics: They are not permitted to foist surprise medical bills on COVID-19 patients.
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Toomey named to panel that will oversee federal bailout efforts
Pa Senator Pat Toomey has been named to a Congressional panel charged with overseeing a half-trillion-dollar effort to shore up the American economy amid the coronavirus.
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See the 6 keys to reopening Pennsylvania under Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan
Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday announced the broad outline of his plan for reopening Pennsylvania as the state continues to grapple with the coronavirus.
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Stimulus could heighten racial economic inequality, historians warn
Like the New Deal and G.I. Bill before it, the latest federal attempt to juice the economy will play out unevenly.
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Humans stay home because of the coronavirus. Some rats follow
Those restaurant dumpsters aren’t full of food waste anymore, so opportunistic rodents are going the residential route to fill their bellies.
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Listen 1:21Dance, fitness instructors help students adapt their homes to keep moving in quarantine
Dance, sports and fitness instructors are helping their students stay fit in quarantine with Zoom, dining room chairs and prizes to keep them motivated.
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Pa. underreported 18% of COVID deaths this week; officials blame computer glitches
Pennsylvania officials underreported at least 162 confirmed coronavirus this week, likely due to issues linked to a software upgrade.
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As coronavirus hits Willingboro hard in South Jersey, residents revamp daily life
The predominantly African American suburb has had more cases than much of South Jersey.
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