Public Health
Delaware panel calls for ‘culture of compliance’ to handle COVID-19 resurgence
Delaware’s fight against an expected resurgence of the coronavirus this fall needs to be a cooperative effort, a state panel told Gov. John Carney Friday.
6 years ago
U.S. reaches $2.1 billion deal with Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline for COVID-19 vaccine push
This is the sixth vaccine candidate to join Operation Warp Speed's portfolio, and the largest vaccine deal to date.
6 years ago
The protests and the pandemic: Philly’s 12th annual Beer Summit tackles a country in crisis
Rev. David Brown, who moderated the 12th annual Beer Summit, reflects on the conversation that occurred hours after Congressman John Lewis was laid to rest.
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Temple’s plan for on-campus learning puts North Philly neighbors at risk
Hygiene theater might make classrooms safer, but what about the community?
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Philly schools are going all virtual. Some working parents feel left out.
The Philadelphia School Board abandoned its original plan to start with some in-person learning. Some low-income parents say their views were ignored.
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N.J. coronavirus recovery: Jump in positive cases sets off ‘alarms’
Airbnb announced Friday that it had suspended or removed 35 listings across New Jersey as part of a crackdown on house parties during the pandemic.
6 years ago
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Fauci's public message in recent days has been that Americans can't afford a devil-may-care attitude toward COVID-19 and need to double down on basic measures.
6 years ago
Musikfest returns to Bethlehem as a 10-day hybrid of live and streaming concerts
As one of the largest free music festivals in the country, Musikfest attempts to recreate the street fair feel at home.
6 years ago
Listen 1:46Spurred by faith and finances, Philly private schools embrace in-person learning
Public schools may be having second thoughts, but Philly’s private schools say they’re ready to open the doors this fall.
6 years ago
Listen 1:46Philly school district approves plan to start year online
The city’s Board of Education approved a revised version of the district’s reopening plan, the highlight of which was a commitment to all-virtual learning through November 17.
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Temple faculty demand online classes
Members of Temple University’s faculty and staff are demanding that classes be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Philly’s trash problem was already bad. Now, it’s worse
Sidewalks in Philadelphia neighborhoods are covered with plastic bags full of trash that haven't been collected in a week. And nobody know when it's going to get picked up.
Air Date: July 30, 2020
Listen 13:37Jersey Shore freeholder to Murphy: Reopen indoor dining
Murphy has expressed worry that a rising number of COVID-19 cases are being traced to indoor house parties, adding that they endanger the restart of other indoor activities.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmaker mimics health secretary’s call for trans acceptance to defend not wearing mask
Rep. Russ Diamond has been one of the loudest opponents of Dr. Rachel Levine's order requiring most people, barring a health issue, to wear a mask while in public.
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Phillies cancel all ballpark activity after 2 staffers test positive for COVID-19
All activity at Citizens Bank Park has been canceled "until further notice," the Phillies said in a brief statement Thursday.
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