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Pa. unemployment claims skyrocket to 540,000 since coronavirus shutdown, shattering records
"There are going to be a lot more," says the ranking Democrat on the Senate labor and industry committee.
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Watch live: White House holds coronavirus task force briefing
President Trump hopes the United States can begin to get back to normal by the middle of next month, he said on a Fox News TV special on Tuesday.
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Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak
“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
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Pa. Supreme Court says gun shops are not ‘life sustaining’ during coronavirus shutdown
Without comment, a majority of the state’s high court late Sunday denied the petition by a gun shop, a gun purchaser and a law firm to have Wolf’s shutdown order thrown out.
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Philly, follow Boston’s lead and create an artist relief fund!
Filmmaker Melissa Beatriz makes the case for Philadelphia establishing an emergency fund for artists whose livelihood is impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
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6 ways to help Philly restaurants survive the devastating corona-slam
Don’t let the city’s vibrant food scene fall victim to COVID-19.
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State gets nearly 10,000 requests for waivers from Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order
Beginning Monday, violators could face fines, jail time
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With more people working and studying from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, Comcast is giving customers unlimited data for no additional charge.
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With dine-in service now illegal, restaurants and bars are adapting to survive. Many have launched takeout businesses overnight.
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Listen 5:04Grocery store worries: Low supply, high demand, deep anxiety
Lines around stores, people buying $300 worth of food and other items at a time, cleaned-out shelves … welcome to pandemic shopping.
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$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
An Associated Press survey of attorneys general or consumer protection agencies nationwide found reports already exceeded 5,000, with hundreds more arriving daily.
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Thousands facing layoffs as Philadelphia Airport slashes service
Thousands of workers have been laid off at the Philadelphia International Airport. Airlines are seeking bailouts amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Philly vows to pay seasonal workers at libraries and rec centers during shutdown
Hundreds of furloughed city employees are now guaranteed paychecks throughout the coronavirus crisis.
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Where to buy booze in Philly, including a Fishtown drive-thru
Bars and state stores are closed, but you’ve still got options.
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More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
In an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, Amazon will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for 3 weeks.
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