
‘Painful cuts’ to city services anticipated as Philly faces coronavirus’ staggering costs
Numerous Philadelphia councilmembers say that they have been told to expect “deep cuts” to services and operating departments. None have seen details.
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Watch live: Trump, White House coronavirus task force hold news briefing
The White House coronavirus task force is expected to make an announcement Wednesday about changing guidelines for self-isolation
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Del. National Guard delivers meals to students in rural district
The Guard’s humanitarian mission is for the Appoquinimink School District in southern New Castle County, but officials said the military can help other districts that ask.
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Listen 1:36African Americans lead coronavirus deaths in Philadelphia
New data released by the city shows Black Philadelphians made up 39% of 78 deaths resulting from COVID-19. White Philadelphians comprised another 29%.
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It’s not all about the face mask. How you wear it matters, too
Don’t go out without a mask, we’re urged. Our reporter tried making a few designs, and learned that how you treat your mask is important as well.
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Photo essay: 6 quintessentially Philly ‘views from my window’
People all over the world are sharing photos of the view from their windows as they quarantine. Philadelphians are sharing views of rowhouses, roosters and more.
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Frustrated applicants complain about long hold times, confusing information from agency representatives, and pervasive uncertainty about whether the program will deliver.
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PPD Commissioner Outlaw acknowledged conditions are “not ideal.”
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Coronavirus update: Philly depositions go virtual as Pa. cases rise over 16K
Pennsylvania reported 1,680 new cases of COVID-19 and an additional 70 deaths Wednesday.
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Coronavirus update: N.J. requires face coverings at all retail stores
Gov. Phil Murphy also emphasized that families should not gather for the upcoming Passover, Easter and Ramadan holidays.
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Less than 1% of Philly cops have tested positive for coronavirus
The city is not releasing how many have tested positive, but Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is not among them.
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Coronavirus update: Second incarcerated person tests positive in Delaware
A second incarcerated person at Delaware’s largest prison has tested positive for coronavirus, the state Department of Correction announced Wednesday afternoon.
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You’ve got less mail: The Postal Service is suffering amid the coronavirus
If you've checked your mail lately, you may have noticed there's just not much of it. The U.S. Postal Service could be another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Sandy Hook is now closed to all visitors
The federal government has ordered the immediate closure of Sandy Hook a day after New Jersey closed all county and state parks.
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Today on the show, we're going to talk about the ethical questions that are arising for health systems and health providers on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Air Date: April 8, 2020 10:00 am
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