
Philly students will not be penalized for absences or missed work during virtual school
Any grades students receive can only improve their overall grades. Students will effectively not be penalized if they don’t complete assignments.
5 years ago
Confusion, frustration for freelancers and gig workers seeking unemployment in Pa.
A federal program expanded unemployment benefits to workers who are usually ineligible, such as temps, freelancers and the self-employed, including gig workers.
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The Food Bank of Delaware, with help from the National Guard and dozens of volunteers, is holding mass giveaways in each of Delaware’s three counties this week.
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Listen 1:10Coronavirus update: 8 N.J. prisoners die of COVID-19
Gov. Phil Murphy had authorized releasing some from prison, but the ACLU says so far none has been released.
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Ten plaintiffs are seeking a class-action case on behalf of roughly 4,000 incarcerated at county facilities
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Health care workers show up at ‘Reopen PA’ protest to urge people to stay home
Main rally marked by Trump flags, open-carry firearms, anti-vaxxers and plenty of anger at Gov. Tom Wolf
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Coronavirus update: Delaware revenue forecast drops nearly $700 million
Delaware’s revenue estimate for the current fiscal year dropped by $416 million on Monday. That’s roughly 10% of the budget Carney introduced in January.
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CHOP seeing fewer kids with asthma during lockdown, doctor says
Philly is one of the worst cities for asthma suffers, but studies are showing it’s not a big COVID-19 risk factor.
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Coronavirus update: Pa. unemployment portal opens for self-employed workers
Pennsylvania’s new application for self-employed and gig workers saw 50,000 applications over the weekend.
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This week; the battle to save PA colleges and universities, fighting anti-asian discrimination in Philadelphia, and how the Phillies are helping track the spread of COVID-19.
Air Date: April 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Who’s hit hardest by COVID-19? Why obesity, stress and race all matter
As data emerges on the spectrum of symptoms caused by COVID-19, it's clear that people with chronic health conditions are being hit harder.
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It’s how you know the water is safe: the Schuylkill Rivercast turns 15
Pa. officials encourage fishing and boating close to home, with social distancing and no equipment sharing. The Rivercast predicts the water’s quality.
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Listen 1:27Lessons from prison for dealing with scarcity and loneliness
Fellows at the People’s Paper Co-op in Philadelphia, a collective that helps advocate for incarcerated women, are writing tips to fight isolation blues.
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Listen 3:01Special education during coronavirus: What should parents tolerate, demand?
Advocates worry that school districts will begin offering limited support to special education students. They’re especially worried about families waiving their rights.
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Listen 3:19‘Flow to the work’: Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. flush with demand
Toilet paper manufacturers in Pa. say they’re rushing to keep supply from wiping out — and are still surprised by their turn in the spotlight.
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