
Report: 40% of N.J. renter households can’t make August rent because of COVID-19
The report highlights a massive problem that could come to a head once New Jersey lifts the public health emergency.
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Teachers seize the moment as parent demand fuels market for private tutors
Tutoring services have exploded across the country in recent weeks, often fueled by anxious parents who have banded together into “pandemic pods.”
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Listen 4:02Child care industry says new Pa. reimbursement rules will be devastating
Due to the pandemic, the industry is facing higher costs and lower enrollment.
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Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention
Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina, where a small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 24.
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Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’
One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Pa. coronavirus recovery: State and Philly health officials hope kids can return to school
As schools prepare to reopen in the fall, health officials in Pennsylvania say they’re hopeful it can be done safely.
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Del. teachers union, key lawmakers urge virtual learning to start school year
The governor plans to announce his recommendation for districts next month, but said this week he envisions a hybrid model for the start of the school year.
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Baseball shouts ‘play ball!’ But for how long? A nervous 2020 season begins
Major League Baseball’s delayed and shortened regular season get underway Thursday. There will be no fans in the stands and plenty of health and safety protections in place.
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1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March
Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.
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Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here’s what the science says
How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask-wearing may be more than a helpful precaution.
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Drive-in concerts arrive in Philadelphia
Parking lots in the region are gearing up to host in-person, on-stage performances.
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Listen 1:50‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe
Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.
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Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard. Now add a pandemic
Disasters are already deadly for the elderly and people with disabilities. During the pandemic, advocates say disaster prep has fallen short in meeting their needs.
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Philly region’s COVID cases were 7 times higher than originally recorded, CDC finds
A study released Monday examined the results of antibody tests conducted in 10 geographic areas around the U.S., including the Philadelphia metro region.
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N.J. will resume some in-person jury trials as soon as September
The administrator of New Jersey courts says they can’t wait for a vaccine to resume criminal trials. He said 4,700 defendants are in jail awaiting trial.
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