Layla A. Jones
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Philly is one of the worst cities for asthma suffers, but studies are showing it’s not a big COVID-19 risk factor.
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Stimulus could heighten racial economic inequality, historians warn
Like the New Deal and G.I. Bill before it, the latest federal attempt to juice the economy will play out unevenly.
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What’s that annoying buzz? PennDOT considers daytime construction after noise complaints
The Center City viaduct revamp is one of just nine projects continuing through the pandemic.
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Storm destroys Philly warehouse wall, splattering bricks across the street
The Strawberry Mansion building had been sitting vacant for a while.
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Get your benefits: How to navigate Pa.’s overloaded unemployment system
It could be a month before gig workers receive any funds.
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How a Philly toddler’s note about a cat turned strangers into neighbors
Silver lining to the coronavirus pandemic: Everyone’s in it together.
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Hip-hop world mourns Chynna, Philly rapper and model dead at 25
The West Philadelphia native’s cause of death is unconfirmed.
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How ‘Fresh Air,’ ‘Radio Times’ and other WHYY shows are keeping sound tight during the pandemic
So far, barking dogs have only caused an interruption once.
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Dancing Philly nurses’ ‘Level Up’ video goes viral, garners heartfelt thanks from celebs
Health care workers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have been boosting team morale by breaking it down.
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Philly Zoo ramps up health protections after tiger diagnosed with COVID-19 in NYC
No animals in Philadelphia have been tested for the coronavirus yet.
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As Philly supermarkets feel scary and sparse, Reading Terminal Market delivers
“Once people find out we have product, they’re coming here,” said a butcher at Giunta’s Prime.
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7 emergency relief options for Philly small businesses
A guide to the landscape of loans, grants and other funding options.
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