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Do more to ‘keep young people safe’ during the pandemic, foster alumni tell Gov. Wolf
Some other states have rolled out new funding or relaxed requirements.
4 years ago
‘Crushed’ and heartbroken, Philly high school seniors will miss graduation and prom
“We put this off as long as we possibly could,” said Superintendent Hite, announcing the cancellations.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. to issue emergency licenses to immigrant doctors
New Jersey will be the first state to let foreign-licensed doctors practice during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Philadelphia engineer creates backup ventilators for coronavirus pandemic
Designers sprint to create a basic model for COVID-19 patients that can be 3D-printed.
4 years ago
Some fear making the wrong decision or running afoul of rules amid changing program guidelines and confusing instructions.
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Coronavirus update: Wolf outlines tentative plan to restart Pa. economy
On Thursday, Wolf made what appeared to be an attempt to appease his critics. He announced a plan divided into three steps: “relief,” “reopening,” and “recovery.”
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Prisoners being released from city, state prisons are not being tested for COVID-19
Prisoners Being Released From City, State Prisons Are Not Being Tested for COVID-19
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Coronavirus update: Delaware records first COVID prison death
A man being held in Delaware’s largest prison tested positive for coronavirus following his death earlier this week.
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Unlocking the novel coronavirus
We discuss what makes the novel coronavirus such an effective and dangerous pathogen in the human body and the race to develop a vaccine against it.
Air Date: April 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Coronavirus latest: Despite Trump’s optimism, there’s still a long road to reopening
The truth is despite the campaign-like and hopeful title of the briefing — "Opening up America Again" — there's still a very long road ahead
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At Sayre High, pandemic puts the brakes on college aspirations
Counselors say the shutdown creates new challenges for students, especially for those who must overcome financial and social hurdles to succeed.
4 years ago
Black doctors consortium takes COVID-19 testing into their own hands
Black Philadelphians are disproportionately dying of coronavirus. Now, a group of Black doctors is trying to bring tests to their neighborhoods.
4 years ago
Volunteers needed to translate coronavirus help for Philly area Asian Americans
Organizations that serve Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the Philly region want to connect 10,000 households in Pa. to resources.
4 years ago
Why ‘stillness’ is crucial for your brain during this pandemic
The idea that you should be optimizing your quarantine time is everywhere. But resisting productivity culture and letting yourself be bored is essential to your well-being.
4 years ago
Listen 13:15Could a coronavirus lockdown speed up major I-95 construction work?
Fewer cars on the road could make work on a major, multi-year overhaul of I-95 through Wilmington go a bit smoother.
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