
Public Health
Philly should close streets to cars, open space for social distancing, advocates say
Philadelphia pedestrian advocates pressure city to close more streets to cars so residents can practice safe social distancing outdoors during COVID-19 pandemic.
5 years ago
SEPTA is giving masks to riders after backlash to face-covering mandate
SEPTA is distributing about 20,000 surgical masks to riders on select buses and trains and at select transportation hubs.
5 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.
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Republicans say they can safely reopen parts of the economy, while Democrats say the effort is premature.
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Coronavirus update: COVID-19 in nearly all N.J. long-term care facilities
The state reported a total of 6,815 coronavirus cases associated with long-term care facilities.
5 years ago
Coronavirus update: Free baby supplies, food for elderly in Philadelphia
Ten sites around Philadelphia are now providing free food, diapers and other supplies for babies.
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Philly judge denies all emergency motions to release prisoners during coronavirus pandemic
The Defenders Association has withdrawn all cases before Judge Anne Marie Coyle, citing her denial of every motion for emergency release.
5 years ago
The White House coronavirus briefing dilemma
We discuss the dilemma posed by the daily White House coronavirus briefings that often feature misleading information. Then, Trump's missed opportunities to stop coronavirus.
Air Date: April 15, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Ben Simmons join Sixers co-owner’s massive coronavirus fundraising challenge
Celebs and athletes are chipping in to Michael Rubin’s “All-In” fund.
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This 24-year-old entrepreneur is helping Black-owned restaurants survive coronavirus
Black and Mobile is an online delivery service that caters to Black-owned restaurants. The coronavirus shutdown has increased demand for its service.
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Home desks won’t replace Philly’s high-rise office towers anytime soon, analysts say
Philadelphia’s office market might fare better post-coronavirus than those of other U.S. cities, CBRE analysts said in a new report.
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Designing at a distance: Coronavirus is changing how Philly architects work
In Philadelphia, designers are responding to the coronavirus pandemic with new ideas — and urgent questions about engaging with community while public life is on hold.
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Einstein Healthcare Network to furlough workers
The health system, which employs 8,000 workers, instructed leadership to choose which positions to temporarily cut.
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Sanitary wipes down the drain bring Philly Water Dept. and Aqua Pa. pain
Maybe it’s the shortage of toilet paper. Or maybe people don’t know so-called flushable wipes aren’t so sanitary when they create a ‘fatberg’ in the pipes.
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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.
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