
Watching for signs of child abuse and neglect, but from a distance
With many schools and even doctor’s appointments virtual again, teachers and others must try new strategies to assess how safe a home situation might be.
4 years ago
Listen 1:45Tipped service workers are more vulnerable amid pandemic harassment spike: Study
More than half of workers surveyed said they were reluctant to enforce COVID-19 safety measures with customers from whom they would receive tips, according to a new study.
4 years ago
Health officials warn Americans not to let their guard down
“The vaccine’s critical,” Dr. Deborah Birx said. “But it’s not going to save us from this current surge. Only we can save us from this current surge.”
4 years ago
‘We’re open’: Sisterly Love Citywide Food Fair promotes women-run businesses
Every weekend through Dec. 20, restaurants and gift vendors are hosting pop-ups throughout Philly to help women-run businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Philly department of prisons issues shelter-in-place amid COVID-19 spike
People who are detained in the city-run correctional facilities will remain in their cells unless it’s to shower, make phone calls or have virtual meetings with attorneys.
4 years ago
And now for an important message: Convincing you to get the coronavirus vaccine
Some Americans say they don't want to be vaccinated against the coronavirus. NPR spoke with the Ad Council's CEO about public health messaging and ways to reach skeptics.
4 years ago
With virus surge comes a push to be tested, Black Doctors Consortium finds
At a clinic in Parkside, lines were long. The group’s founder says 300 to 500 people in four hours has been the trend since a week before Thanksgiving.
4 years ago
Education department extends student loan payment freeze through January
Congress hit pause on federal student loan payments in the CARES Act. The latest extension of this relief will last until after President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
4 years ago
New map lets you track Philly restaurant closings — and hopefully reopenings, too
“It hits a nerve to see it all in one place visually.”
4 years ago
Patients of Jersey Shore lab should get re-tested for COVID, FBI says after raid
The FBI urged patients who recently got a coronavirus test at a Ventnor, NJ lab to be re-tested.
4 years ago
Pa. Senate Dems offer $4 billion pandemic relief plan
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats proposed a plan to provide financial aid to restaurants, hospitals and other sectors that are expected to continue struggling.
4 years ago
Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture got knocked down, still fighting
Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture was severely reduced in the city’s COVID-era budget, but it’s still shining a light on cultural assets.
4 years ago
What to do if you test positive for the coronavirus this winter
As the cooler weather takes hold, a viral pandemic is blanketing the U.S. with infection rates like we've never seen.
4 years ago
Man incarcerated at SCI Smithfield dies of COVID-19
The 77-year-old prisoner with underlying medical conditions had been transferred to a hospital in Clearfield County.
4 years ago
Camden’s first hotel in 50 years opens its doors — in a pandemic
The 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront debuts with just 19 employees, but six are Camden residents.
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