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The Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020. (Russ Walker/PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

State gets nearly 10,000 requests for waivers from Wolf’s coronavirus shutdown order

Beginning Monday, violators could face fines, jail time

6 years ago

Jack McShea's is a small family run bar in Ardmore. It has been working with its employees to overcome the challenges businesses are facing due to the virus, Covid 19. March 20th 2020. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Community

‘If it works, it works’: Meet the new crop of Philly restaurants doing takeout and delivery to survive

With dine-in service now illegal, restaurants and bars are adapting to survive. Many have launched takeout businesses overnight.

6 years ago

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Philly native and 'Prepper Broadcast Network' host James Walton; a local prepper's recent grocery haul COURTESY JAMES WALTON AND SHEENA HAUSER
Community
Billy Penn

Stockpiling for the lockdown? Philly-area preppers were already ready

“Everybody takes advice from us when things like this happen.”

6 years ago

(Facebook/Women Against Abuse)
Health
Billy Penn

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

Philadelphia skyline
Health

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

(Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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

Second Amendment advocate Josh Finnical speaks during a Cumberland County freeholder meeting in support of a pro-gun rights resolution. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Politics & Policy

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 14:29
Wearing a surgical mask, Melissa Hall checks out of a Wegmans supermarket, Friday, March 13, 2020 in King of Prussia, Pa. (Michael Rubinkam/AP Photo)
Community

In 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.

6 years ago

Nurses stand at a COVID testing area
Health

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.

6 years ago

The Galloway Township campus of Stockton University. (Anthony Smedile for WHYY)
Education

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.

6 years ago

A lifeguard protects the beaches at Wildwood.
Down the Shore
Community

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. 

6 years ago

Jerry Solomon, of West Lampeter Township, rolls the stone slab that covers his private well water pump at the back of his home on Dec. 9, 2019. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
Health
StateImpact Pennsylvania

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.

6 years ago

Stocking up on medical supplies and food could be helpful if the new coronavirus spreads in your community and you want to avoid store lines where you could be at risk of infection from others.  (Max Posner/NPR)
NPR
Health

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.

6 years ago

An ambulance worker adjusts her protective mask as she wheels a stretcher into a nursing facility in Kirkland, Wash., on Saturday where more than 50 people were found to be sick and are being tested for COVID-19 virus. (Elaine Thompson/AP Photo)
NPR
Health

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.

6 years ago

Woman, wearing face masks, travel on a public bus in a street in western Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Vahid Salemi/AP Photo)
Money

Virus’ effect on world economy grows more alarming

Concerns about the coronavirus outbreak's threat to the world economy grew Saturday.

6 years ago

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