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Want kids back in school? There’s a PAC for that
A group of suburban Philadelphia parents has started a political action committee aimed at getting students back into school buildings.
4 years ago
Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic causes traffic jams in Delaware City
Because of the high demand and rush of cars lined up at the Delaware City site, Delaware State Police advised people to find alternate routes or avoid the area.
4 years ago
In first days, Biden flashes action as deep problems loom
The coronavirus pandemic surges, the economy teeters and Republicans in Congress have signaled objections to many of Biden’s plans.
4 years ago
CHOP doctors endorse return to in-person school in Philly area
CHOP doctors, pointing to evidence in Rhode Island, said going to school in-person may actually reduce a child’s risk of catching the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Rent out this entire Kensington bookstore for a romantic, affordable, indoor date night
The Head & The Hand Books offers a candlelit setting where couples have the space all to themselves.
4 years ago
What it has cost NJ to borrow billions during a health crisis
Last year, New Jersey borrowed about $4 billion to sustain the budget amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and to make that happen, the state was charged more than $12 million in fees.
4 years ago
N.J. coronavirus update: U.K. variant reported in two cases in state
Health officials have also said there is no evidence showing that current vaccines are ineffective against the new strain, also known as B.1.1.7.
4 years ago
Apply now: Pa. resumes unemployment for freelancers, self-employed and gig workers
Businesses who qualify may use the funds as needed to keep open after a brutal year of pandemic-related closures and losses.
4 years ago
Vaccination begins for Philly school nurses; full inoculation of staff may not come until May
The city health department considers nurses the top priority for vaccination of the tens of thousands of school staffers in Philadelphia.
4 years ago
Biden ordering stopgap help as talks start on big aid plan
The executive orders that Biden is to sign would increase food aid, protect job seekers on unemployment and clear a path for a $15 hourly minimum wage for some employees.
4 years ago
Philly teachers union wants all staff vaccinated before students return to school
In a letter obtained by WHYY, the union president said it would be “foolish” to reopen schools before all staff are vaccinated.
4 years ago
Thousands of Delawareans sign up for COVID vaccine as online registration launches
More than 56,000 people have pre-registered for a COVID-19 vaccine. Those over 65 and people at-risk are eligible to be placed on a waitlist.
4 years ago
Philly announces COVID-19 vaccine sign-up: Here’s what we know (and what we don’t)
The city launched its own site for indicating interest in getting vaccinated; it will work with other organizations already collecting personal data.
4 years ago
Pennsylvania passes 20K deaths from the coronavirus
Pennsylvania’s seven-day average of deaths reported hit its highest point in the pandemic earlier this month, according to the COVID Tracking Project.
4 years ago
Wolf announces $600 COVID grants for Pa. child care workers
The one-time award will be provided to approximately 33,000 child care employees, an increase from the roughly 9,000 employees who would have received ERA payments.
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