
Pa. Senate Dems offer $4 billion pandemic relief plan
Pennsylvania Senate Democrats proposed a plan to provide financial aid to restaurants, hospitals and other sectors that are expected to continue struggling.
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Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture got knocked down, still fighting
Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture was severely reduced in the city’s COVID-era budget, but it’s still shining a light on cultural assets.
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Man incarcerated at SCI Smithfield dies of COVID-19
The 77-year-old prisoner with underlying medical conditions had been transferred to a hospital in Clearfield County.
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Camden’s first hotel in 50 years opens its doors — in a pandemic
The 180-room Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront debuts with just 19 employees, but six are Camden residents.
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N.J. governor: First shipments of COVID vaccine could arrive in hospitals next week
Several New Jersey hospitals are preparing to receive the first shipments of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced Friday.
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Christmas assault? Maybe next year. Taller Puertorriqueño to host pandemic parranda online
Taller Puertorriqueño in North Philadelphia wraps holiday party/birthday celebration/fundraiser into one Zoom bash.
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As hospitals cope with a COVID-19 surge, cyber threats loom
By targeting providers with attacks that scramble and lock up data until victims pay a ransom, hackers can demand lots of money and wreak havoc until they’re paid.
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Philly passes 180-day ban on restaurant evictions, throwing struggling industry a lifeline
Other retail businesses are still looking for relief, as landlords demand rent payments.
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Gripped by surging pandemic, US employers cut back on hiring
The report of another hiring slowdown provided the latest evidence that the job market and the economy are faltering in the face of a virus that's shattering daily records.
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Pa. hospitals on the brink of a staffing crisis as COVID-19 surges
At least a third of the hospitals in the southwest and south-central part of the state expect shortages in the next week. Some rural facilities are already in crisis.
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Philadelphia Zoo lights up blue to thank health care workers, first responders
Although LumiNature is a no-go this year because of the pandemic, the country’s oldest zoo is still finding ways to make things shine.
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When will we know if Thanksgiving brought a COVID-19 spike?
Officials in the region tightened restrictions and warned against holiday gatherings and travel. Did it make a difference?
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Philabundance donations earn you free admission to ‘Polar Express’ screening at drive-in
Philadelphia Film Society is sponsoring a food drive benefiting Philabundance, along with a free screening of the 2004 animated film “Polar Express.”
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Building trust in COVID-19 vaccine marred by misinformation and America’s racist medical past
Community health care providers and community leaders work together to protect vulnerable populations.
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Delaware issues stay-at-home advisory, mask mandate
Gov. John Carney issues stay-at-home advisory to protect residents from the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases.
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