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Immigration activist arrested in Philadelphia after protesting ICE director
The arrest is said to stem from a Sept. 8 demonstration outside the Virgina home of Immigration and Customs Enforcement acting director Tony Pham.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: State probes Trump fundraiser for COVID-19 violations
Contact tracers are getting a “mixed bag” of cooperation. It’s unclear if indoor gathering limits or prohibitions on buffet-style food serving were violated.
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13 people sue Devereux over alleged child sexual abuse
Thirteen people allege Devereux allowed them to be sexually abused as children while in the organization’s care and failed to stop that abuse.
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At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters
Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.
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Williamsport-based Shop-Vac blames 400+ layoffs on COVID-19. Workers say that’s not true
Those familiar with Shop-Vac’s finances say the pandemic is being used to justify rapid liquidation and over 400 layoffs in Lycoming County.
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The BLM movement found support in red, rural Pa. What will it mean for voting?
Protests happened across rural Pa., including Franklin County — elevating political fault lines and fractured alliances that have been lying beneath the surface.
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Listen 5:06New PUA payments paused in Pa. due to uptick in suspicious claims
PUA was created through the federal CARES Act and is easier to apply for than other forms of unemployment benefits.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Cases growing in Monmouth, Ocean Counties
Cases numbers in New Jersey are increasing, state officials said on Monday. The rate of spread is highest in the southern part of the state.
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Pa. unemployment rate drops to 10.3%, hospitality and leisure still suffering
After widespread job shedding in March and April, just over half of those who lost work in Pa. had been rehired by August.
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COVID-19 tanked the hotel business. Workers of color are feeling the biggest squeeze
Coronavirus hit the hospitality industry especially hard. Blue-collar, mostly Black and Latino employees face long-term damage to their financial futures.
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Listen 4:45Pa. coronavirus recovery: College kids drive uptick in COVID-19 cases
College students are driving big increases in COVID-19 cases throughout Pennsylvania, particularly in north central and northeast regions.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Officials warn of a ‘twindemic,’ plan to test contact tracing app
With fall around the corner, New Jersey officials urged residents to get vaccinated for the flu.
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