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Over 75% of people tested in Philly jails are positive for COVID-19
Most are considered to have recovered, and 17 have been released.
4 years ago
Philly police roll back COVID freeze, resume arrests for burglaries, theft and other offenses
Warmer weather and a spike in some crimes were cited as reasons for the change.
4 years ago
Coronavirus kills Philly street sweeping expansion
Mayor Kenney has canceled a long-awaited street sweeping program that would have reinstated regular cleaning in neighborhoods. Litter is one of city residents’ top complaints.
4 years ago
Philly’s water systems are being clogged by ‘fatbergs’ of PPE
Mayor Kenney: Don’t throw your gloves and wipes in the toilet!
4 years ago
Coronavirus test site for Philly’s addicted and homeless populations opens in Kensington
Located next to Rock Ministries, it’s available every weekday afternoon — and interested people can just show up.
4 years ago
Philly adds 10 new coronavirus test sites in neighborhoods across the city
Expansion of testing is critical to reopening the economy, experts say.
4 years ago
Ten plaintiffs are seeking a class-action case on behalf of roughly 4,000 incarcerated at county facilities
4 years ago
‘Scared for their lives’: Inside the coronavirus outbreak in Philadelphia’s jails
People inside tell of dangerously cramped conditions, lack of cleaning supplies and lots of infighting.
4 years ago
Philly’s federal prison sued over lack of facemasks, testing and social distancing
The city’s Federal Detention Center has so far reported zero cases of the coronavirus.
4 years ago
Temple University execs take 10% pay cut, ask faculty to give up raises
Philly’s largest college is bracing for financial chaos.
4 years ago
Philly opens second quarantine site for first responders with coronavirus
The city still won’t release the total numbers of frontline workers’ with the virus.
4 years ago
Right to a speedy trial? Constitutional concerns flare as Philly courts extend shutdown
The U.S. Eastern District of Pa. has postponed trials until at least June.
4 years ago