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The Daily is the radio edition of the popular podcast by the same name, produced by The New York Times. Hosts Michael Barbaro and Sabrina Tavernise provide an irresistible layman’s approach to some of the most compelling and complicated stories of our time.

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Coronavirus update: Philly enters ‘rapid growth stage’ of pandemic; Pa.’s first death

Pennsylvania reported its first COVID-19-related death Wednesday, a person from Northampton County.

6 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Coronavirus revealed our systemic weaknesses. Bike infrastructure is one.

In the age of the coronavirus pandemic, biking infrastructure is critical for Philadelphia residents to travel safely and maintain social distancing.

6 years ago

A man walks his dog on a mostly empty street before the start of a 10 p.m. curfew in Hoboken, N.J., Tuesday, March 17, 2020. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
Health

‘It is a beast’: N.J. coronavirus cases jump to 427 as testing ramps up

The number of coronavirus cases in New Jersey jumped to 427 on Wednesday, including five deaths, Gov. Phil Murphy said.

6 years ago

Philadelphia streets have slowed down in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health

Unexpected upside to coronavirus shutdown? Cleaner air.

“It’s significant for reducing asthma exacerbation, heart disease and heart attacks,” said Marilyn Howarth of UPenn’s Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology.

6 years ago

Magdaleno Corona puts on gloves at his fruit stand in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Philadelphia struggles to make coronavirus info quickly available in Spanish

In Philadelphia, where 23% of residents speak a language besides English at home, the city has not been translating information for these communities as updates happen.

6 years ago

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Community
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Philly vows to pay seasonal workers at libraries and rec centers during shutdown

Hundreds of furloughed city employees are now guaranteed paychecks throughout the coronavirus crisis.

6 years ago

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Community
Billy Penn

What you need to know about filing for unemployment in PA right now

You might be able to get benefits even if you’re not yet laid off.

6 years ago

An employee of the Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratories' Virginia Public Health Labratory adds chemicals in the second step of testing a sample for the Coronavirus at the lab in Richmond, Va. on Wednesday, March 4, 2020. ( Joe Mahoney/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Health

Coronavirus cases now confirmed in all three Delaware counties

Delaware has 25 cases of coronavirus: 20 cases in New Castle County, 3 in Kent County and 2 in Sussex County.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philly schools forbid graded ‘remote instruction’ during shutdown for equity concerns

Because the district cannot ensure equal access to technology among students, it’s barring individual schools from providing mandated, graded instruction.

6 years ago

Vehicles enter the United States as a minivan drives to Canada in the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel in Detroit, Monday, March 16, 2020. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country's borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident or American amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Politics & Policy

U.S., Canada to close border to nonessential travel

Trump made the announcement on Twitter, saying the decision would not affect the flow of trade between the countries.

6 years ago

Health

Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April

In a memorandum, Treasury proposed two $250 billion cash infusions to individuals: A first set of checks issued starting April 6, with a second wave in mid-May.

6 years ago

Former Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, greet one another before they participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate at CNN Studios in Washington, Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The primary and the pandemic

Today, we'll discuss the state of the Democratic primary and the way the coronavirus is complicating the process with Eddide Glude Jr. and Will Bunch.

Air Date: March 18, 2020 10:00 am

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Down the Shore
Community

Cape May County official urges second-homeowners to stay away amid pandemic

A Cape May County freeholder is urging second homeowners to remain in their primary homes to prevent overburdening supermarkets and services. 

6 years ago

Nurses with ChristianaCare test people for the coronavirus in downtown Wilmington on March 13, 2020. (Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Health
Billy Penn

How to get tested for coronavirus in the Philly region

You’ll need a medical provider’s recommendation first.

6 years ago

12 step recovery meeting room with chairs and signs. (Bigstock/blueskies9)
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

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