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Delaware General Assembly postpones legislative session indefinitely

The Delaware General Assembly is on hiatus as Americans are asked to stay home to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

6 years ago

This combination of March 11, 2020 photos made by investigators with the Michigan Attorney General's Office shows a $4.47 shelf price sticker for a gallon of Clorox bleach and $8.99 on a price scanner for the same item at a Menards store in Jackson, Mich. (Michigan Attorney General's Office via AP)
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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.

6 years ago

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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.

6 years ago

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Philly foundations launch $6.5M COVID-19 emergency fund for local nonprofits

The Philadelphia Foundation and the United Way lead a multi-million dollar effort to release resources for at-risk populations.

6 years ago

The 8th Street Market Frankford line platform was deserted Tuesday afternoon and an announcement and scrolling message instructed riders to cover their noses and mouths when sneezing. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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SEPTA to reduce service; tells passengers to stay off unless ‘absolutely’ necessary

SEPTA subways, trains and buses will run less frequently in the Philadelphia region starting Sunday.

6 years ago

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Pa. cancels standardized testing because of coronavirus

There are clear indications that Pa. might cancel standardized tests this year for students. What kind of impact could that have?

6 years ago

A security car cruises the almost completely empty parking lots of Garden State Plaza in Paramus, N.J., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Health

N.J. Gov. Murphy orders moratorium on evictions and foreclosures as a result of coronavirus

Governor Murphy anticipates that the region — including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut — will take a $100 billion economic hit.

6 years ago

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Coronavirus update: Delaware coronavirus cases at 30, Wilmington council plans virtual meeting

With 30 cases of COVID-19, lawmakers in the state’s biggest city are trying out a virtual council meeting for the first time tonight.

6 years ago

President Trump speaks to reporters at a briefing on Wednesday. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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Trump weighs controls on companies that take virus bailouts

Trump is under pressure to show his administration has the situation in hand as Americans have seen their day-to-day lives dramatically changed.

6 years ago

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Philly region braces for domestic violence surge with families stuck inside

Nonprofits and government officials are struggling to maintain connection with victims.

6 years ago

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Isolate and chill, fostering pups, and other ways Philly is coping during social distancing

Need ideas on how to keep your mind busy and stay social as places in the region increasingly feel like ghost towns? These people have some suggestions.

6 years ago

A researcher moves a vial in a lab. Labs are ramping up their research, in the hopes of finding a vaccine for COVID-19. (Jessica Hill/AP Photo)
The Pulse
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One recipe for a coronavirus vaccine: add rabies

A Jefferson lab has built on its rabies vaccine research to create one for COVID-19. But a final product could be a year away.

6 years ago

People usually eat inside at the Emmanuel Dining Room but the coronavirus crisis has forced them to disperse after getting their meal at the door.  (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
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Homeless shelters in Delaware take steps to mitigate spread of coronavirus

In Delaware, homeless shelters are providing to-go food options among other changes to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among a vulnerable population.

6 years ago

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Penn Medicine employees test positive for COVID-19

Penn Medicine announced several of its employees tested positive for the new coronavirus. They did not reveal the number of workers or the facilities in which they worked.

6 years ago

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Mayors consider only year-round resident access to Wildwoods

The municipalities that make up the Wildwood are considering taking extraordinary measures to keep non-year-round residents off the barrier island amid the pandemic.

6 years ago

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