Laura Benshoff
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Once sick, people with autism or intellectual disabilities are dying of the coronavirus at nearly twice the rate as other Pennsylvanians.
6 years ago
Police brutality, funding protests fan across region for 3rd consecutive Saturday
The MOVE organization, Black Lives Matter, and Philadelphia Socialist Alternative are sponsoring major events in the city.
6 years ago
‘Nursing homes as we know them are over’: COVID-19 fuels push to home-based care
As boomers age, hospital systems, government agencies, insurers have shifted long-term care away from costly institutions. The pandemic may accelerate that.
6 years ago
Listen 5:25Pa. coronavirus recovery: Philly libraries stay closed in early days of ‘yellow’
As the yellow phase progresses, select locations among the city’s 55 library branches will make pickups and returns available; no date has been announced.
6 years ago
‘Change needs to happen’: Peaceful protests spread across smaller Pa. cities and towns
Between the state's two largest population centers, dozens of protests in smaller cities, boroughs and towns have also taken place, often outside the national spotlight.
6 years ago
Listen 4:27On unprecedented Pa. primary day, high turnout in West Philly, too-big ballots in Bucks
Amid widespread protests, looting and a global pandemic that has triggered an economic shockwave — voters will cast ballots in the Pennsylvania primary.
6 years ago
Protesters tear-gassed in Philly after blocking highway traffic
From police headquarters, to City Hall to I-676, large groups of protesters have turned out Monday afternoon.
6 years ago
Listen 0:49Philly cleans up from protest as National Guard arrives ahead of more demonstrations
The unrest hit cities across the country, including Philadelphia, following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
6 years ago
Reopening economy in a COVID-19 hotspot stresses doctors in rural Pa.
Businesses are hurt. Unemployment is unprecedented. But coronavirus cases in this rural Pa. town have still been spiking. Now, as restrictions ease, hospitals could be tested.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Pa. extends benefits window for unemployment compensation
A program to add 13 weeks to the amount of time residents of Pennsylvania can collect unemployment benefits launched over the weekend, said state officials.
6 years ago
‘Sophie’s choice’ for immigrant families in Pa: separate or remain in custody indefinitely
Families in U.S. immigration custody were presented with an either/or this week: agree to be detained indefinitely, or let your child leave without you.
6 years ago
Clash over reopening economy simmers below the surface in rural Pa. COVID hotspot
In parts of rural Pa. there has been growing angst about Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown plan.
6 years ago
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