
Public Health
Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment claims hit record high. Again.
Nearly 10 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits in the past two weeks.
6 years ago
Lockdown laughs: Philly comedians take their talents online
Amusing podcasts, Zoom shows, standup streams and other virtual fun.
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Delaware issues more stringent COVID-19 restrictions
The latest update to the state of emergency orders businesses to take more steps to enforce social distancing at the workplace.
6 years ago
7 emergency relief options for Philly small businesses
A guide to the landscape of loans, grants and other funding options.
6 years ago
Working from home during the pandemic
We talk about the challenges of working from home during the pandemic -- how to balance work and family, how to stay focused, and the dos and don'ts of videoconferencing.
Air Date: April 2, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:136.6 million file for unemployment, another dismal record
The number of new people claiming unemployment benefits totaled a staggering 6.648 million last week — doubling the record set a week earlier
6 years ago
Essay: Homeschooling reminds me why I didn’t go into teaching
April Hall, a busy magazine editor, has added “homeschool teacher” to her workload. The results have been mixed.
6 years ago
‘Just insanity’: Closed Pa. businesses cry foul as competitors snag waivers to reopen
The Wolf administration faces mounting public criticism from lawmakers in the GOP over its handling of the COVID-19 shutdown and its effect on businesses.
6 years ago
Listen 2:44Delaware’s chief defender urges state to release some prisoners to prevent COVID-19 spread
Delaware’s Chief Public Defender is urging officials to release some people in state prisons as part of its response to the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
Choirs make the most of virtual rehearsals during coronavirus pandemic
Singing together can be fatal during the COVID-19 outbreak. Choral groups find ways to stay together while staying at home.
6 years ago
Listen 3:40Cheesecake Factory is getting a COVID-19 pass on rent. Should Pa. help all renters?
Many businesses in Pa. aren't paying April rent thanks to a provision common in commercial leases. Should the same protection apply to everyone?
6 years ago
Should we order in tonight? Questions about food safety in the time of coronavirus
Many of us worry: Do we need to sanitize groceries, stop ordering takeout? Probably not, as grocery stores and restaurants increase safety efforts.
6 years ago
Penn, Jefferson expand at-home cancer treatments during COVID-19 pandemic
People are trying to follow social distancing guidelines, so health systems are trying out bringing cancer treatments to their patients’ homes.
6 years ago
Watch live: White House press briefing on U.S. coronavirus response
The White House task force will give an update on the current state of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
6 years ago
Coronavirus shutdown reveals inequity of student internet access across Pa.
Forced to shift learning online due to school closures, districts in rural Pennsylvania have to get creative to get students connected.
6 years ago
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