Schools across Pa. close due to coronavirus
Governor Wolf said that school districts will not be penalized if they cannot meet the state’s requirement to hold 180 instructional days this school year.
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Public health experts: Parks are a safer bet in the age of coronavirus
Big parks are great for social distancing and to reduce stress and anxiety produced by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus updates: N.J. school closures ‘inevitable’ as all Pa., Del. schools close for 2 weeks
Gov. Wolf’s decision came during a frenzied afternoon in which counties and districts across the Philadelphia region announced an intent to shutter schools.
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Work in the age of coronavirus
On today's show we talk about work in the time of coronavirus, sick leave policies, and best practices in ensuring a safe working environment.
Air Date: March 13, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:44Drive-through coronavirus screening tests 536 ‘symptomatic’ people in Wilmington
Delaware’s largest health system provided free tests to people who have COVID-19 symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath.
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Pa. Corrections Dept. takes steps to stop spread of coronavirus at prisons
The department said it will review the possibility of allowing families and prisoner advocates to resume visits after 14 days.
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Pelosi says agreement near with White House on virus aid
The potential deal between Congress and the White House would cap a tumultuous week
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Cultural landscape on the ropes against COVID-19
Theaters, concert venues and museums in Philly face tough decisions as the pandemic spreads.
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The cultural impact of Jamaica exiting the Penn Relays
Jamaica banning its athletes from racing will impact Philly’s economy. But it's also a blow for cultural exchange, writes Andrea Lawful-Sanders.
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Philly closes 63 schools due to Montco coronavirus emergency, lack of staff
Anticipating mass absences from teachers who live in Montgomery County, Philly school officials made a sudden move to close 63 schools Thursday night.
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Pennsylvania’s health department is keeping coronavirus details from local officials
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Wednesday counties with local departments “have complete control” about what information they release.
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Montco schools, community centers and more to close as coronavirus cases rise in Pa.
Individuals, governments and private organizations in the commonwealth are increasingly taking steps to ward off coronavirus.
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N.J. calls for cancellation of all public events over 250 people, suspends jury trials
Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
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March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus
The decision comes a day after the NCAA announced the games that were scheduled to start next week would go on, but played in mostly empty arenas.
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Delaware Gov. Carney declares state of emergency, puts National Guard on alert
The governor took swift action after four coronavirus cases were confirmed at the University of Delaware. The state legislature also postponed next week’s sessions.
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