Public Safety
With dine-in service now illegal, restaurants and bars are adapting to survive. Many have launched takeout businesses overnight.
4 years ago
Listen 5:04Stockpiling for the lockdown? Philly-area preppers were already ready
“Everybody takes advice from us when things like this happen.”
4 years ago
Philly region braces for domestic violence surge with families stuck inside
Nonprofits and government officials are struggling to maintain connection with victims.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
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.
4 years ago
Pro-gun backlash in New Jersey
New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. It also has a growing pro-second amendment movement.
Air Date: March 16, 2020
Listen 14:29In Philly suburbs, learning to co-exist with the coronavirus
Melissa Hall, who has a weakened immune system, ventured out for the first time in a week on Friday and donned a surgical mask to go grocery shopping.
4 years ago
Coronavirus updates: N.J. school closures ‘inevitable’ as all Pa., Del. schools close for 2 weeks
Gov. Wolf’s decision came during a frenzied afternoon in which counties and districts across the Philadelphia region announced an intent to shutter schools.
4 years ago
Stockton University will pay $290K to settle lawsuits over sexual assaults on and off campus
The public university will pay $290K to women who said it failed to protect them from sexual violence and thoroughly investigate their claims.
4 years ago
Jersey Shore town plans to purchase motel to house lifeguards amid high rental costs
A Jersey Shore town is getting creative in its mission to recruit and retain lifeguards in the face of high housing costs.
4 years ago
Can your well water make you sick? No testing is required in Pennsylvania.
Shirley and Bob Redcay, of Denver, were sure their home was getting clean drinking water from the brand-new well on their property.
4 years ago
A guide: How to prepare your home for coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is telling Americans that they should be prepared for the possibility of a COVID-19 outbreak in their community.
4 years ago
As testing quickly ramps up, expect more U.S. coronavirus cases
As labs across the United States quickly ramp up their ability to test for the novel coronavirus, public health officials are anxiously awaiting results.
4 years ago
Virus’ effect on world economy grows more alarming
Concerns about the coronavirus outbreak's threat to the world economy grew Saturday.
4 years ago
Temple closing Italy campus over coronavirus; students told to leave
Temple University says students in Italy will have to make their own arrangements and fly home as the school closes its satellite campus in the European nation.
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