
Standoff brews between Philly school district and teachers over return to classrooms
Philly public school teachers are expected back in classrooms next Monday. One problem: Their union opposes the plan.
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Biden: Wearing a mask ‘not a political statement, but good way start pulling the country together’
Biden issued his call to protect each other on the same day he announced his coronavirus advisory panel and Pfizer announced major progress on a vaccine.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Over 4,000 new coronavirus cases in the state
Pennsylvania continues to blow past previous coronavirus case counts, as deaths and hospitalizations mount.
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Murphy imposes new bar, restaurant restrictions amid COVID-19 resurgence
The governor's announcement comes as the coronavirus rate of infection and the number of cases climbs higher in New Jersey and across the country.
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Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine may be 90% effective
The shots made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech are among 10 possible vaccine candidates in late-stage testing around the world.
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Biden turns to COVID response, names Penn doctor to advisory board
The U.S. is now averaging more than 100,000 new coronavirus infections a day, frequently breaking records for daily cases.
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Delaware’s high school athletes back on the field after roller coaster ride
The fall seasons were initially off, but vocal parents led authorities to relent and allow schools to play during the pandemic — with masks and other precautions.
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Listen 5:43COVID-19 outbreak inside Fort Dix prison is spreading
ACLU says its clients behind Fort Dix’s bars report substandard medical care.
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Pa. coronavirus update: ‘This is a very dangerous period,’ Philly health commissioner says
Philadelphia reported 742 cases, highest daily number since the pandemic began. “Everything is on the table right now,” Health Commissioner Farley says.
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Counties with worst virus surges overwhelmingly voted Trump
In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
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N.J. coronavirus update: New restrictions ‘close’ as infections rise; voter turnout record smashed
Over the last few weeks, the state’s case numbers have continued to rise in line with national trends.
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Fed signals readiness to do more for economy as virus rages
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Eagles player tests positive; state is ready for vaccine
According to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the player is Eagles safety Marcus Epps. The team says the player went into self-isolation.
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US sets record for cases amid election battle over coronavirus
The U.S. set another record for daily confirmed COVID-19 cases as several states posted all-time highs, underscoring the vexing issue confronting President Trump or Joe Biden.
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Landlords want city to extend deadline to apply for rental assistance as eviction crisis looms
The program offers tenants up to $1,500 a month for rental assistance for six months, and homeowners can get $1,000 a month for six months.
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