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Comcast reports more than 30% spike in peak web traffic during coronavirus pandemic

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have led to a more than 30% spike in peak traffic, Comcast says. But the company says it’s able to keep up with demand.

5 years ago

The company logo stands outside a Nissan dealership in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide, Thursday, April 2,  to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators. (David Zalubowski, AP Photo, File)

Nissan recalls over 250K vehicles to replace Takata air bags

Nissan is recalling more than a quarter-million SUVs, trucks and vans worldwide to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.

5 years ago

Helium Comedy Club at 20th and Sansom has cancelled all shows — but online business is picking up. (LucindaLunacy/Flickr Creative Commons)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

Lockdown laughs: Philly comedians take their talents online

Amusing podcasts, Zoom shows, standup streams and other virtual fun.

5 years ago

Though Monkey and the Elephant in Brewerytown is closed, foster youth are still relying on the program during the lockdown MICHAELA WINBERG / BILLY PENN
Community
Billy Penn

Can videoconferencing replace family visits? Philly foster kids seek comfort, support and housing amid pandemic

The coronavirus shutdown is creating challenges across the child welfare system, with no past practices to review for advice.

5 years ago

New public WiFi transmitters have been installed here at the Garfield Park Police Athletic League building and other facilities in New Castle County to provide free internet to residents who don't have access. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Community

Drive-in WiFi hotspots offer online access to Delaware’s disconnected

New Castle County is offering WiFi access outside a number of county facilities for people who don’t have an internet connection at home.

5 years ago

The Notebook is collecting online learning resources that teachers and parents may not know about. We plan to update the list as we become aware of more worthwhile resources – with your help. (Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)
Education
The Notebook

Online learning resources you may have missed

With your help, we plan to update the list as we become aware of additional worthwhile resources.

5 years ago

Apple's new COVID-19 app and website provides the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Apple)
NPR
Health

Apple’s new tool lets you screen yourself for COVID-19

Apple's new COVID-19 website and app allow users to screen themselves for coronavirus symptoms and receive recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

5 years ago

The Delaware Children's Museum is providing activities for children and their families via social media. (Courtesy of Elisa Morris)
Arts & Entertainment

Guide: Delaware museums offering virtual tours to entertain during quarantine

Museums in Delaware may be closed due to COVID-19, but museum lovers can still enjoy virtual tours to keep entertained when they’re stuck at home.

5 years ago

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Education

Cyber charters in Pa. keep teaching amid confusion in coronavirus shutdown order

School districts in Pa. fear drastic damage to their budgets if parents decide en masse to move children to cyber options amid coronavirus uncertainty.

5 years ago

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Money
Broke in Philly

Comcast offers free WiFi, waives data cap and late fees, won’t disconnect service during coronavirus outbreak

With more people working and studying from home due to the coronavirus outbreak, Comcast is giving customers unlimited data for no additional charge.

5 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
Education

Schools across Pa. are wary of offering online instruction during coronavirus closures

Some schools are running into a major legal hurdle in their attempts to offer online instruction during the current closures.

5 years ago

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Education

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.

5 years ago

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Money

Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

Amazon says it needs to hire 100,000 people across the U.S. to keep up with a crush of orders as the coronavirus spreads and keeps more people at home, shopping online.

5 years ago

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Lifestyle

U.S. internet well-equipped to handle work from home surge

The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus, experts say.

5 years ago

Dr. Allison Kolpas, a professor in the math department at West Chester University, opens her DNA testing packet. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Science

N.J. lawmaker wants to make DNA test results your personal property

The proposal is a bid to give consumers who use popular genetic testing services more control over their personal data.

5 years ago

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