Public Health
In need of connection, those in recovery flock to virtual meetings
In lieu of face-to-face 12-step and other recovery meetings, those struggling with addiction pack the video chats offered by a Manayunk-based nonprofit.
6 years ago
Electricity usage down across the region, which helps power grid staffing
The Montco company, which helps power 65 million people in 13 states and D.C., reports demand on Monday dropped about 6,000 megawatts.
6 years ago
New analysis suggests months of social distancing may be needed to stop virus
The United States is facing a grim dilemma
6 years ago
Coronavirus update: Philadelphia confirms community spread, anticipates surge in hospitals
Updates on COVID-19 from the Philadelphia region
6 years ago
Online-only college classes pose some distinct challenges for instructors
Teachers around the country had a short window to move to a different way of presenting course material. Internet access is just part of the struggle.
6 years ago
N.J. orders malls, amusement parks to close as 15,000 apply for unemployment
With wide new business restrictions in place, the Garden State has reported 267 COVID-19 cases and recorded a third death.
6 years ago
Life looks a lot different now than it did just a week ago. How are people in the Philadelphia area living and preparing?
Air Date: March 17, 2020
Listen 15:51Del. offers assistance for unemployed workers, small businesses as COVID-19 cases climb to 16
Gov. John Carney is asking the U.S. Small Business Administration to help some of Delaware’s 25,000 small businesses who may be hurting because of coronavirus.
6 years ago
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
In an attempt to fill its warehouses with toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other items in high demand, Amazon will limit what suppliers can send to its warehouses for 3 weeks.
6 years ago
PPA coronavirus rules: You probably won’t get a parking ticket during quarantine
But don’t double park or block a loading zone.
6 years ago
Where Philly kids can find free meals during coronavirus school closures
The School District of Philadelphia and many others are distributing free meals during the coronavirus outbreak. Learn more here.
6 years ago
Inside the nerve center of Delaware’s coronavirus response
Delaware’s Health Operations Center is at its highest alert level as workers coordinate the state’s fight against coronavirus.
6 years ago
Trump wants quick checks sent to public in virus response
It is also asking Congress for $850 billion in tax cuts to help the economy, which has ground to a near standstill, according to a person familiar with the plan.
6 years ago
Opinion – Student: colleges should rethink abrupt shutdowns
Many low-income and international students are left stranded -- and perhaps less safe.
6 years ago
Social distancing and the limits of the law
We talk about social distancing and its impact in the spread of COVID-19, talk with Pa Health Commissioner, and we look at the government's legal powers during a pandemic.
Air Date: March 17, 2020 10:00 am
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