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Census field operations further delayed until April 15 by COVID-19 pandemic
While millions of U.S. households continue to fill out 2020 census forms on their own, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing the Census Bureau to suspend field operations.
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Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
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State environmental regulator cancels public hearings due to COVID-19
The state Department of Environmental Protection canceled seven public hearings
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Online learning resources you may have missed
With your help, we plan to update the list as we become aware of additional worthwhile resources.
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‘Staggering’ need: Coronavirus shutdown squeezing Pa.’s most vulnerable residents
As Pennsylvania’s school shut down stretches into its third week, many families are feeling the strain.
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Listen 5:06Parents worry: Will upended routines mean children with autism lose ground?
With services to support the learning and development of special needs children on hiatus because of the coronavirus, families try to fill the void.
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Listen 1:37Shore town bans short-term rentals by online marketplaces
Ocean City is prohibiting online marketplaces from offering short-term rentals "until further notice," Mayor Jay Gillian announced.
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With the coronavirus outbreak leading to layoffs, and a record spike in unemployment claims, Pennsylvania has delayed the deadline for filing personal income tax returns.
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The Latest: Trump extends federal stay-at-home guidelines
President Trump is extending federal guidelines recommending people stay home and away from one another for another 30 days as the coronavirus continues to spread.
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Gov. orders Delaware visitors to self-quarantine; Pa. reports first COVID-19 case in state prison
Delaware Gov. John Carney is ordering anyone coming from outside the state to self-quarantine for 14 days.
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Opinion: An appeal to youth to face coronavirus with self-sacrifice, not selfishness
Within the past few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has derailed my plans and expectations for my first year of medical school.
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10 underrated Philly books to devour in the quarantine era
Buy them online to support local independent booksellers.
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These Philly stay-at-home portraits show resilience in the face of the pandemic
“Through the Lockdown Glass” was photographed following all coronavirus social distancing rules.
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Murphy will ‘almost certainly’ announce state tax-filing extension but won’t say when
Governor says delay is due to ‘a number of moving parts,’ such as how state will pay its own bills, amount of federal support
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Apple’s new tool lets you screen yourself for COVID-19
Apple's new COVID-19 website and app allow users to screen themselves for coronavirus symptoms and receive recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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