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Life during coronavirus: the Pennsylvania shutdown in pictures
Across the state, Pennsylvanians are trying to adjust to a new normal. Life in our homes, our public spaces, and our economy looks much different than it did mere weeks ago.
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Watch live: White House to hold coronavirus briefing amid stimulus bill uncertainty
Last-minute objections are holding up a massive aid package that President Trump had been expected to sign.
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With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, Gov. John Carney is asking vendors to keep offering hand sanitizer, N95 masks and other critical supplies.
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Police can now shut down your ‘non-life-sustaining’ business, but they’d rather not
State police and other officials now have the power to order “non-life-sustaining” businesses to close. They say so far, they haven’t really had to use it.
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Pennsylvania lawmakers vote to delay primary election
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to delay the state's primary election by five weeks to June 2, potentially past the spike of the state's spreading coronavirus cases.
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Philly social distancing map: 50% less movement, data company says
Smartphone GPS data gives an idea of how well people are following lockdown rules.
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Philly arts organizations get $2.9M from city’s cultural fund during coronavirus closures
The annual Philadelphia Cultural Fund grants are going out, just when arts need them most.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. gov slams idea of sacrificing lives for the economy
Without naming names, Gov. Phil Murphy blasted people like the lieutenant governor of Texas who have suggested the tradeoff is worth it.
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‘We can’t be around each other in the way we want’: Funerals amid coronavirus crisis
One Philadelphia family said coronavirus tainted their funeral plans. With limits on guests and a traditional repast, this family honors life amid social distancing.
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Pa. unemployment claims skyrocket to 540,000 since coronavirus shutdown, shattering records
"There are going to be a lot more," says the ranking Democrat on the Senate labor and industry committee.
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Pa. nurses’ union report card: Not enough masks, few separate units for COVID patients
A survey found thousands of Pennsylvania health care workers worried about lack of PPEs.
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COVID-19 pushed me to a ‘breaking point.’ Philly’s strength keeps me going.
Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy describes efforts by the city and partners to help residents and businesses weather the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus update: Philly reports first COVID-19 death; DOC extends visitor suspension
Pennsylvania reported an additional 276 COVID-19 cases in the state Wednesday, bringing the statewide total to 1,127 cases.
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We're joined by two historians who will discuss the 1918 flu pandemic and what we can learn from it today.
Air Date: March 25, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Postal workers say they lack supplies, training to protect themselves from virus
The USPS says that employee safety is its highest priority. But some workers still fear becoming carriers of another kind — catching and spreading the virus themselves.
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