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New data highlights disparities in students learning in person
The first federal survey on school reopening shows racial and geographic differences in participation in full-time, in-person learning.
3 years ago
The future of the pandemic in the US: Experts look ahead
Many public health experts are now increasingly optimistic about how the pandemic is playing out in the U.S.. Here's what they say we can expect for the rest of 2021.
3 years ago
Philly vaccine map shows some progress in reducing economic gap
There’s still a major divide when it comes to race and ethnicity of city vaccine recipients.
3 years ago
A ‘new lease on life’ for restaurants: Philly-area restaurateurs praise relief efforts
Philadelphia and Delaware restaurant owners said new financial relief will help them adapt to the changing world of the restaurant industry.
3 years ago
Listen 4:20‘They are here to stay and they’re fighting’: Lancaster Avenue is pulling together to survive
Small businesses on Lancaster Avenue northwest of University City are supporting one another as they work to move past the struggles of 2020.
3 years ago
Listen 1:19Friends, family ‘cautiously optimistic’ as N.J. resumes indoor visits in long-term care
The relaxing of visitation rules in long-term care comes as N.J. grapples with a significant surge in new coronavirus infections, as well as an uptick in hospitalizations.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Philly won’t follow state and relax restaurant restrictions as cases rise
When Pa. relaxes restaurant restrictions on April 4, Philadelphia won’t be following suit, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
3 years ago
Gov. Carney hints at looming loosening of unspecified COVID-19 restrictions in Delaware
The governor said restrictions might be eased in the coming days but is also concerned about a recent uptick in cases and hospitalizations.
3 years ago
Philly is canceling thousands of improperly made vaccine appointments at Convention Center
The problem arose after a QR code intended for people at the Convention Center to make their second-dose appointments was shared widely.
3 years ago
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial data questioned by safety board
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said the Data Safety and Monitoring Board is concerned "outdated information" may have been included in trial data.
3 years ago
After early stumbles, N.J. hotline delivers more vaccination appointments for seniors
The percentage of New Jerseyans over age 75 — the group most at risk for death from COVID-19 — who have received at least one shot nearly doubled since late February.
3 years ago
More aid is on the way for Philly renters. Here’s what you need to know to apply
The next phase of Philadelphia’s rental assistance program is set to launch by the end of March. Here are the facts you need to apply for help with rent.
3 years ago
Temple University opening North Philly vaccine site for students, faculty, staff, and city residents
The clinic will be open two days a week starting March 29.
3 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: FEMA’s Center City site will soon switch to one-shot J&J vaccine
For the next three weeks, the site will finish giving second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, but will no longer administer first doses or accept walk-ups.
3 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: Indoor visits now allowed at long-term care facilities
New Jersey has opened up the state’s long-term care facilities to indoor visits, following federal guidance from the Biden administration. Here’s what you need to know.
3 years ago
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