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A federal medical station is set up at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Monday, March 30, 2020, to accommodate an influx in hospital patients due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

Gov. Wolf extends stay-at-home order to four more Pa. counties

Pennsylvania has quarantined its entire prison population of 44,600 people following the first confirmed COVID-19 case in one of the state’s correctional facilities.

7 years ago

New public WiFi transmitters have been installed here at the Garfield Park Police Athletic League building and other facilities in New Castle County to provide free internet to residents who don't have access. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Community

Drive-in WiFi hotspots offer online access to Delaware’s disconnected

New Castle County is offering WiFi access outside a number of county facilities for people who don’t have an internet connection at home.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf. (Spotlight PA)
Keystone Crossroads
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Pa. schools closed indefinitely due to coronavirus

Prior to Monday’s announcement, Pennsylvania’s school-closure order extended through Monday, April 6.

7 years ago

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Education

Jeopardizing health? Philly principals, teachers leery of plan to distribute 50k laptops

Philly wants principals and staff to volunteer as part of a plan to hand out thousands of Chromebooks. Some say the plan jeopardizes their health.

7 years ago

(Billy Penn)
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Billy Penn

‘Joel kills’: Hahnemann owner’s Philly home vandalized after coronavirus dispute

The city had considered using the former hospital for overflow space, but the asking price was too high.

7 years ago

A cyclist passes Macy's in Herald Square, Monday, March 23, 2020, in New York. Macy's stores nationwide are closed due to the coronavirus. (Mark Lennihan/AP Photo)
Money

Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers

Macy's will furlough a majority of its 130,000 workers with its stores dark.

7 years ago

A Newark police officer uses his car megaphone to encourage social distancing at an intersection in Newark, N.J., Thursday, March 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Health

N.J. to get 300 ventilators from national stockpile, allows craft beer delivery

The additions will help a lot, but won’t meet full need in New Jersey.

7 years ago

(Courtesy of Aaron Arnold)
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Syringe exchanges deemed ‘life-sustaining’ during Pa. coronavirus shutdown, raising hopes for eventual legalization

After working with people with substance use disorder for nearly a decade, it’s second nature for Clayton Ruley to remind them not to share syringes for injecting drugs.

7 years ago

A dart bus driver wears a protective mask while waiting for passengers Friday. March 27, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Health

Delaware coronavirus deaths at seven, outbreak at second care facility

Seven people in Delaware have died from coronavirus as of Monday afternoon. The total number of cases in the state is now at 264.

7 years ago

'Portraits of Justice' was a public art installation by and about formerly incarcerated people, displayed on Philly's Municipal Services Building in 2018STEVE WEINIK / MURAL ARTS
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

‘This is nothing’ vs ‘hardest hit’: Formerly incarcerated people face new lockdown under coronavirus

Quarantine is nothing like prison, but finding help and work is tougher than ever.

7 years ago

This undated image provided by Sesame Workshop shows Elmo and his parents Louie and Mae. Sesame Workshop announced Monday, March 30, 2020, that Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are featured in some of four new animated public service spots reminding young fans to take care while doing such things as washing hands and sneezing. The content, which will be translated into 19 languages, is part of Sesame Workshop's Caring for Each Other initiative to help families stay physically and mentally healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. (Sesame Workshop via AP)
Community

Sesame Workshop enlists Elmo, Cookie Monster on hand washing

Elmo, Rooster and Cookie Monster are doing their part to help keep kids safe as the coronavirus pandemic grinds on.

7 years ago

Former Penn State football head coach Jerry Sandusky is led by authorities while in an orange jumpsuit
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 03/30/20

This week; investigation into Penn State's handling of Sandusky allegations, an update on coronavirus in Philly and NJ, canceling the Olympics.

Air Date: March 30, 2020 10:00 am

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The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the U.S. Census Bureau to suspend for two more weeks the hiring of 2020 census workers and in-person visits in remote communities and areas recovering from natural disasters. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Census field operations further delayed until April 15 by COVID-19 pandemic

While millions of U.S. households continue to fill out 2020 census forms on their own, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing the Census Bureau to suspend field operations.

7 years ago

Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee CEO Toshiro Muto attends a news conference after a Tokyo 2020 Executive Board Meeting in Tokyo Monday, March 30, 2020. Tokyo Olympic President Yoshiro Mori said Monday he expects to talk with IOC President Thomas Bach this week about potential dates and other details for the rescheduled games next year. Both Mori and Muto said the the cost of rescheduling will be “massive” - local reports suggest several billion dollars - with most of the expenses borne by Japanese taxpayers. (Issei Kato/Pool Photo via AP)
Community

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.

7 years ago

The Notebook is collecting online learning resources that teachers and parents may not know about. We plan to update the list as we become aware of more worthwhile resources – with your help. (Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
Education
The Notebook

Online learning resources you may have missed

With your help, we plan to update the list as we become aware of additional worthwhile resources.

7 years ago

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