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SCI Pittsburgh on the North Side opened in 1826. (Megan Harris / WESA)
Courts & Law
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Pa. Corrections Dept. takes steps to stop spread of coronavirus at prisons

The department said it will review the possibility of allowing families and prisoner advocates to resume visits after 14 days. 

5 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, March 12, 2020, as she heads to a briefing on the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

Pelosi says agreement near with White House on virus aid

The potential deal between Congress and the White House would cap a tumultuous week

5 years ago

Philadelphia Museum of Art (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Cultural landscape on the ropes against COVID-19

Theaters, concert venues and museums in Philly face tough decisions as the pandemic spreads.

5 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philly closes 63 schools due to Montco coronavirus emergency, lack of staff

Anticipating mass absences from teachers who live in Montgomery County, Philly school officials made a sudden move to close 63 schools Thursday night.

5 years ago

A woman wears protective masks as a precaution against the spread of the new coronavirus at the airport in Mexico City, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (Marco Ugarte/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Q&A: New travel ban shakes up airlines, passengers

The ban will affect 7,300 flights — and more than 2 million airline seats — scheduled from 26 European nations to the U.S.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine. (Commonwealth Media Services)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania’s health department is keeping coronavirus details from local officials

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine said Wednesday counties with local departments “have complete control” about what information they release.

5 years ago

Keswick Theater in Glenside, Montgomery County (WIkimedia)
Health

Montco schools, community centers and more to close as coronavirus cases rise in Pa.

Individuals, governments and private organizations in the commonwealth are increasingly taking steps to ward off coronavirus.

5 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his second State of the State address in Trenton on January 14, 2020. (Edwin J. Torres/ Governor's Office)
Health

N.J. calls for cancellation of all public events over 250 people, suspends jury trials

Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday that all public gatherings of 250 people or more should be canceled to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

5 years ago

The seating area and court at Bankers Life Fieldhouse is shown in Indianapolis, Thursday, March 12, 2020, after the Big Ten Conference announced the remainder of the men’s tournament is cancelled,  effective immediately. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Health

March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

The decision comes a day after the NCAA announced the games that were scheduled to start next week would go on, but played in mostly empty arenas.

5 years ago

Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks at the Hotel DuPont about his campaign and the impact of coronavirus on Thursday, March 11, 2020 in Wilmington, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Health

Biden offers coronavirus plan that will ‘lead by science’

The Democratic presidential hopeful called for free and increased COVID-19 testing, the development of a cost-free vaccine and cooperation with allies.

5 years ago

At Philadelphia City Council meeting, attendees were tod to use every other chair to reduce the chances of exposure to coronavirus. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Philly City Council imposes ‘social distancing’ to limit coronavirus exposure

City Council says it doesn’t want to discourage the public from weighing in, but is taking steps to make it less likely to spread the coronavirus.

5 years ago

Titus Elementary School in Warrington, Pa. and four other schools in central Bucks County, were shut down Friday, March 6, 2020, as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Philly area school districts are closing to prepare for more coronavirus-related closures

Philly area districts are closing schools briefly to gear up for a scenario where schools are closed for a long time due to COVID-19.

5 years ago

A laboratory technician prepares COVID-19 patient samples for semi-automatic testing at Northwell Health Labs, Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Lake Success, N.Y. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved faster testing protocols as the viral outbreak continues to spread worldwide. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms. For some it can cause more severe illness. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Health

Coronavirus and COVID-19: Some frequently asked questions

Here is an FAQ about the COVID-19, the coronavirus that causes it, and its symptoms.

5 years ago

A laboratory technician prepares COVID-19 patient samples for semi-automatic testing at Northwell Health Labs, in Lake Success, N.Y. (John Minchillo/AP Photo)
Health

Delaware announces state’s first coronavirus case; UDel to move classes online

A Delaware man is the first person in the state to be presumed positive for coronavirus, according to the Delaware Division of Public health.

5 years ago

The shuttered Hahnemann Hospital building in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Hahnemann building eyed as option for overflow in case of COVID-19 outbreak

The city’s hospitals are too full to handle a coronavirus outbreak, so officials are looking for a space to accommodate patients or those in quarantine.

5 years ago

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