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Photo essay: 6 quintessentially Philly ‘views from my window’
People all over the world are sharing photos of the view from their windows as they quarantine. Philadelphians are sharing views of rowhouses, roosters and more.
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Frustrated applicants complain about long hold times, confusing information from agency representatives, and pervasive uncertainty about whether the program will deliver.
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PPD Commissioner Outlaw acknowledged conditions are “not ideal.”
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Coronavirus update: Philly depositions go virtual as Pa. cases rise over 16K
Pennsylvania reported 1,680 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 70 deaths Wednesday.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. requires face coverings at all retail stores
Gov. Phil Murphy also emphasized that families should not gather for the upcoming Passover, Easter and Ramadan holidays.
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Less than 1% of Philly cops have tested positive for coronavirus
The city is not releasing how many have tested positive, but Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is not among them.
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Coronavirus update: Second incarcerated person tests positive in Delaware
A second incarcerated person at Delaware’s largest prison has tested positive for coronavirus, the state Department of Correction announced Wednesday afternoon.
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You’ve got less mail: The Postal Service is suffering amid the coronavirus
If you've checked your mail lately, you may have noticed there's just not much of it. The U.S. Postal Service could be another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sandy Hook is now closed to all visitors
The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of Sandy Hook a day after New Jersey closed all county and state parks.
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Today on the show, we're going to talk about the ethical questions that are arising for health systems and health providers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Air Date: April 8, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Wuhan ends lockdown as health workers buckle under strain
After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened Wednesday, and tens of thousands immediately hopped on trains and planes to leave.
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N.J. plans for regional nursing homes to accept sick residents, staff
With COVID-19 patients at half of the state’s eldercare facilities, and shortages of staff, PPE endemic, regional cohorts could help slow spread of infection.
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After early show of bipartisanship, Pa. lawmakers splinter over next COVID-19 steps
Pennsylvania’s divided Legislature is struggling to agree on how to help the commonwealth recover from coronavirus — and who should get the most aid.
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This year is not like other years: Philly families learn new rules for Passover
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, families are adapting the traditional Seder meal for virtual gatherings.
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Listen 2:54SEPTA to close stations, dramatically reduce service as coronavirus death toll rises
The new “Lifeline Service Schedule,” intended to increase safety for riders and operators while discouraging nonessential trips, will take effect April 9.
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