Thousands facing layoffs as Philadelphia Airport slashes service
Thousands of workers have been laid off at the Philadelphia International Airport. Airlines are seeking bailouts amid the coronavirus outbreak.
5 years ago
Philly foundations launch $6.5M COVID-19 emergency fund for local nonprofits
The Philadelphia Foundation and the United Way lead a multi-million dollar effort to release resources for at-risk populations.
5 years ago
SEPTA to reduce service; tells passengers to stay off unless ‘absolutely’ necessary
SEPTA subways, trains and buses will run less frequently in the Philadelphia region starting Sunday.
5 years ago
How the coronavirus outbreak canceled one tradition and inspired another
Sunday dinners were a tradition for Andrea Lawful-Sanders. But the coronavirus has caused her to cancel the gatherings and think of new ways to build community.
5 years ago
Pa. cancels standardized testing because of coronavirus
There are clear indications that Pa. might cancel standardized tests this year for students. What kind of impact could that have?
5 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy orders moratorium on evictions and foreclosures as a result of coronavirus
Governor Murphy anticipates that the region — including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut — will take a $100 billion economic hit.
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Coronavirus update: Delaware coronavirus cases at 30, Wilmington council plans virtual meeting
With 30 cases of COVID-19, lawmakers in the state’s biggest city are trying out a virtual council meeting for the first time tonight.
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Trump weighs controls on companies that take virus bailouts
Trump is under pressure to show his administration has the situation in hand as Americans have seen their day-to-day lives dramatically changed.
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Billy Penn
Philly region braces for domestic violence surge with families stuck inside
Nonprofits and government officials are struggling to maintain connection with victims.
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Coronavirus preparedness and the Congressional stimulus
We discuss the degree to which hospitals are ready for an increase in coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Then, a look at the stimulus package from Congress.
Air Date: March 19, 2020 10:00 am
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Child care sector facing ‘potential collapse’ without new policies, advocate says
Providers also need more cash to stay afloat during crisis. They held a conference call to discuss the issue.
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Isolate and chill, fostering pups, and other ways Philly is coping during social distancing
Need ideas on how to keep your mind busy and stay social as places in the region increasingly feel like ghost towns? These people have some suggestions.
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Bike shops, deemed ‘essential,’ boom as people seek ways to travel solo
Philadelphia bike shops, declared an essential business and allowed to remain open are seeing a surge in demand from coronavirus-wary commuters.
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Homeless shelters in Delaware take steps to mitigate spread of coronavirus
In Delaware, homeless shelters are providing to-go food options among other changes to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 among a vulnerable population.
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One recipe for a coronavirus vaccine: add rabies
A Jefferson lab has built on its rabies vaccine research to create one for COVID-19. But a final product could be a year away.
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