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What you need to know about filing for unemployment in PA right now
You might be able to get benefits even if you’re not yet laid off.
4 years ago
Coronavirus cases now confirmed in all three Delaware counties
Delaware has 25 cases of coronavirus: 20 cases in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County and 2 in Sussex County.
4 years ago
Philly schools forbid graded ‘remote instruction’ during shutdown for equity concerns
Because the district cannot ensure equal access to technology among students, it’s barring individual schools from providing mandated, graded instruction.
4 years ago
U.S., Canada to close border to nonessential travel
Trump made the announcement on Twitter, saying the decision would not affect the flow of trade between the countries.
4 years ago
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
In a memorandum, Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.
4 years ago
Today, we'll discuss the state of the Democratic primary and the way the coronavirus is complicating the process with Eddide Glude Jr. and Will Bunch.
Air Date: March 18, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Cape May County official urges second-homeowners to stay away amid pandemic
A Cape May County freeholder is urging second homeowners to remain in their primary homes to prevent overburdening supermarkets and services.
4 years ago
How to get tested for coronavirus in the Philly region
You’ll need a medical provider’s recommendation first.
4 years ago
District distributes packets of schoolwork, but how much teaching and learning will go on?
For the most part, families are on their own when it comes to schoolwork. There are no requirements on teachers.
4 years ago
In need of connection, those in recovery flock to virtual meetings
In lieu of face-to-face 12-step and other recovery meetings, those struggling with addiction pack the video chats offered by a Manayunk-based nonprofit.
4 years ago
Parents keep kids busy during pandemic with theme days, couch-to-5k plans, and Play-Doh
Parents across the Philadelphia region who've been ordered to work from home now have to be employees and caregivers, so they’re getting creative.
4 years ago
Bucks special election: Results have not been certified, but GOP claims victory
Sanitizer-toting candidates weren’t the only signs of an atypical special election day in Pennsylvania’s 18th House district.
4 years ago
‘Not us or them’: Landlord group asks members to follow court order to halt evictions
The Homeowners Association of Philadelphia encouraged its membership to embrace the court’s two-week stay of evictions and be lenient with tenants.
4 years ago
‘Getting shot,’ Hepatitis and now, coronavirus, SEPTA police face new risks
SEPTA Police Chief Thomas Nestel said the force has instituted new practices to keep officers safe from the coronavirus but officers remain wary.
4 years ago
After mixed messages, Pa. and Philly agree to shutter day care centers for coronavirus
Parents and day care providers in Philadelphia described receiving mixed messages Monday on whether day care providers could remain open during the shutdown.
4 years ago
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