
As deadline looms to renew $600 jobless benefits, Pa. ‘workers are terrified’
The $600-a-week federal supplement was designed to make the average worker whole during the worst economic downturn in at least four decades.
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Chambersburg postal workers refuse to wear masks, and the state can’t do anything about it
The situation highlights how safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have become part of election-year politics.
5 years ago
N.J. coronavirus recovery: Monday’s numbers may be skewed due to reporting glitch
Officials said Quest Laboratories, one of the private labs involved with COVID-19 testing, had problems reporting results electronically.
5 years ago
How to change your name while Philly’s courts are shut down — and why it matters
The system was closed for several months, dealing a blow to the LGBTQ community.
5 years ago
‘The Vaccinator vs. the Hug-Hater’: Writing contest offers kids’ views of the pandemic
A creative writing contest for 6- to 10-year-olds gave them an opportunity to reflect on their lives while sheltering in place. Here’s what they said.
5 years ago
Listen 5:07Avoid a run on uniforms? Hold off on notebooks? Parents weigh which approach is best as they await decisions on school reopenings.
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Listen 1:36New Pa. grant targets minority business owners hurt by coronavirus shutdown
Black and Latinx business owners have been hit harder by the pandemic than their white counterparts, but have been less likely to receive federal aid.
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Philly declares heat health emergency with temperatures nearing 100 degrees
A heat health emergency will be in effect beginning Monday morning in Philadelphia. Heat indexes are forecasted at over 110 degrees.
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Philly wears masks more often than other U.S. cities, nationwide survey finds
The CDC director said if everyone started wearing face coverings, the pandemic could be brought under control in 4 to 8 weeks.
5 years ago
N.J. shore towns take steps to limit numbers on beaches
Belmar and Manasquan have capped the number of beach badges that can be sold per day to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
5 years ago
Suburban bars, restaurants say Gov. Wolf’s temporary restrictions bring them back to ‘yellow’
Some business owners and industry groups say the new measures caught them off guard, and threaten their financial viability.
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Rebooting care: Patients, doctors and dentists catch up after the COVID delays
It will take a while to work through the backlog, because of social distancing and testing issues. But postponed procedures are being rescheduled.
5 years ago
Listen 2:06Reality shows shortfalls of Trump’s claim to ‘best testing’
In Pittsburgh, adults who are afraid they’ve been exposed to the coronavirus are being asked to skip testing if they can quarantine at home for 14 days to help reduce delays.
5 years ago
Pa. winemakers call for clarity in new COVID-19 mitigation restrictions even as they look to comply
“Our number one priority really is the safety of guests and staff. That’s been our number one priority."
5 years ago
2 lifeguards test positive for COVID-19 in Shore town
Two lifeguards in a coastal New Jersey municipality have tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.
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