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Farmers markets may be your safest bet for food shopping during the coronavirus pandemic
Health experts say the new rules governing Pa. farmers markets have made the open-air grocery destinations safer than other options.
4 years ago
Coronavirus or not, kids still fall or feel yucky. Do you go to the pediatrician?
Some situations, like broken bones, clearly call for in-person visits. Others are not so obvious. Here’s some advice for parents.
4 years ago
Listen 1:29A risky but possibly lucrative mix: Nursing homes and COVID-19 patients
Canceled elective procedures mean many facilities are no longer getting short-term residents paid for by Medicare. Medicaid pays less for long-term care.
4 years ago
Liacouras ‘COVID surge facility’ opens with no patients
The 10,000-seat sports arena was remade into a medical facility to meet the demands of coronavirus surge. It ended its first day open to patients with no beds in use.
4 years ago
See the curve: Pa. coronavirus daily death count hits new high as spread slows
As the state's daily death rate hits a high, experts are cautiously optimistic that social distancing measures are helping to contain the contagion.
4 years ago
Hite explains how online learning will work for Philly schools starting next week
The District is trying to plan a citywide virtual graduation, and maybe even a prom, the superintendent said.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania to use liquor stores for online fulfillment
Workers will be back on the job at more than 100 shuttered state-owned liquor stores to help process online orders, Pennsylvania's liquor agency said Thursday.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware man dies in prison, was held in coronavirus cellblock
A man in a Delaware prison unit that had a coronavirus outbreak has died. Two coronavirus tests before his death were negative.
4 years ago
Free diapers in Philly: 10 places mothers can get formula and supplies
A new program to help babies during the pandemic.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment climbs, schools will stay shut
New Jersey paid out $336 million in benefits in the last month. And some workers are now getting $600 supplemental payments.
4 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. Gov. rejects GOP efforts to adjust stay-at-home orders
Governor Tom Wolf is planning to veto two proposed bills that would allow more Pennsylvanians to return to work during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
SEPTA Regional Rail conductor dies of coronavirus
Michael Hill’s death marks the first for the Regional Rail division of the authority.
4 years ago
Public radio DJ soothes his listeners’ COVID-19 worries with eclectic playlist
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with WXPN’s Dan Reed about how he’s bringing comfort to the Delaware Valley with his eclectic taste in music.
4 years ago
Listen 5:58Employees at Pa.’s ‘life-sustaining’ businesses question if their work is worth the risk
Over the course of the last month, dozens of people from all corners of Pennsylvania have contacted Spotlight PA to question a business’ decision to remain open
4 years ago
Did you fall for a coronavirus hoax? Facebook will let you know
The social network is expanding efforts to curb the spread of harmful misinformation about COVID-19 after pressure from an activist group.
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