
Despite new virus cases, Philadelphia schools ‘committed’ to November reopening, district says
On Tuesday, the city’s health department reported a “substantial increase” in daily case counts of COVID-19.
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Coronavirus leads two prime Atlantic City restaurants to close
The two eateries combined employed more than 100 people. Employees were notified late Monday that the businesses would not reopen.
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Survey: Center City restaurants’ recovery boosted by outdoor seating
The numbers are in: More outdoor seating has helped Center City rebound and appears key to a sustained recovery of Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown.
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FDA publishes vaccine guidelines opposed by White House
The FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out any major side effects before seeking emergency approval.
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Gov. Carney calls rising coronavirus cases a ‘general malaise’ across Delaware
Hospitalizations have tripled since mid-August in Delaware and the average number of daily cases has doubled.
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The Philly college where Trump’s doctor got his somewhat unusual degree
In the early 1900s, Philadelphia was osteopathy central.
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Gov. Wolf’s coronavirus business waiver program was inconsistent, unfair, auditor says
The administration decided the fate of thousands of businesses across Pennsylvania with little transparency and no explanations for its shifting positions.
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Mehta and Murphy exchange war of words over Trump’s N.J. fundraiser
The administration is also investigating whether the fundraiser violated state safety guidelines and will make necessary referrals to the Attorney General’s office.
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FDA discloses vaccine guidelines blocked by White House
The FDA said vaccine makers should follow trial participants for at least two months to rule out safety issues before seeking emergency approval.
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Hundreds of Pa. child-care centers have closed, and some fear it will get worse
Between March and the beginning of September, more than 260 licensed child-care programs across Pennsylvania permanently closed.
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Wolf extends deadline for millions in pandemic rent and mortgage relief, but will banks participate?
Legislation in Harrisburg aims to fix structural flaws in the state CARES Act programs.
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White House staff, Secret Service eye coronavirus with fear, anger
President Trump's decision to return home from a military hospital despite his continued illness is putting new focus on the people around him who could be further exposed.
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How should Pa. boost student learning during pandemic? Some say vouchers are the answer
The one-time program would give some families $1,000 to spend on tuition or tutoring. Opponents say it’s a slippery slope to undermining public education.
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Delaware prisons prep for battle on two fronts, against COVID-19 and the flu
Social distancing can be difficult in prison, but Dept. of Correction leaders in Delaware hope their plans will keep both COVID-19 and the flu at bay in the coming months.
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Trump, still infectious, back at White House — without mask
Trump's expected return comes as the scale of the outbreak within the White House itself is still being uncovered.
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