
Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate
“This is America. Be a patriot. Protect your fellow citizens. Step up, do the right thing.”
5 years ago
Pa. coronavirus recovery: Tracing and testing delays in Philadelphia
Of the positive cases interviewed by contact-tracers, more than 40% believed they knew the person who they got the infection from, usually a household member.
5 years ago
Penn State reverses course, plans to provide modified COVID-19 agreement for students
The original agreement required students to “assume any and all risk” of COVID-19, which some said amounted to a liability waiver.
5 years ago
Philly Folk Fest goes online, for both music and camping
The digitally streaming music festival offers longtime fans a way to camp through their laptops.
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Listen 2:38Inside some Pennsylvania rehabs, ‘it’s like COVID doesn’t exist’
When treatment facilities ignore coronavirus protocols, patients are forced to choose between recovery and safety.
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US jobless claims fall below 1 million but remain high
The decline suggests that layoffs are slowing, though last week's figure still exceeds the pre-pandemic record of just under 700,000.
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Trump admits to opposing funding for Postal Service to block more voting by mail
President Trump told Fox Business Network that he plans to block additional funding and election assistance for the USPS in order to sabotage efforts to expand mail-in voting.
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‘Would you like a mask?’ SEPTA social distancing coaches encourage safety, avoid conflict
SEPTA’s new squad of safety coaches hand out masks. Many riders happily accept. Others keep walking.
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School districts’ indecision leaves Delaware parents in limbo
Gov. John Carney won’t let public schools open fully while Delaware still has moderate community spread of the coronavirus.
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Listen 1:47UN chief: pandemic threatens peace and risks new conflicts
Guterres said the pandemic has raised growing questions about the effectiveness of health systems, social services, trust in institutions and systems of governance.
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How a hidden Center City block became a pop-up concert hall
Philadelphia musicians discovered a narrow rowhouse block offers excellent acoustics for an outdoor chamber orchestra. They plan to pop up again.
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Listen 2:30Video: Philly fans talk sports in the time of coronavirus
Of course people have plenty of opinions.
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N.J. Supreme Court says $9.9 billion borrowing plan is constitutional
Republicans had asked the state’s highest court if the borrowing plan violated constitutional requirements to have voters approve bonding.
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Community College of Philadelphia dean discusses decision to move classes fully online
Community College of Philadelphia Dean of Liberal Studies Chae Sweet discusses moving classes fully online for the upcoming school year.
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Listen 5:56Students at Penn State forced to sign COVID-19 liability waiver to participate in fall semester
“I assume any and all risk of exposure to COVID-19 that may result from attending Penn State, or participating in Penn State activities,” the compact says.
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