Coronavirus update: N.J. now has second-most cases nationwide
3,675 coronavirus cases in New Jersey puts the state second only to New York. The Garden State moved to cancel all standardized tests for students.
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All the Philly coronavirus helplines, in one convenient directory
There’s lots of ways to get info about COVID-19.
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Cyber charters in Pa. keep teaching amid confusion in coronavirus shutdown order
School districts in Pa. fear drastic damage to their budgets if parents decide en masse to move children to cyber options amid coronavirus uncertainty.
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Philly to buy laptops for needy students for virtual classes during shutdown
Philly says it’s moving toward online education as fast as it can — buying thousands of devices for students who need them.
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Trump hopes country will be reopened by Easter amid outbreak
“I would love to have the country opened up and just raring to go by Easter," he said during a Fox News virtual town hall.
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As of March 23, the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs had no reports of COVID-19 cases within treatment facilities. Providers say it’s only a matter of time.
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Philadelphia officials refute Trump’s comments, call on federal government for help
“If we do this right, then maybe, maybe within two to four weeks, we can see evidence of slowing of the epidemic wave,” said Health Commissioner Tom Farley.
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Exercise is good for us. Even more so now that we’re stuck at home
We’re all a little stressed during these “stay-at-home” days. The health benefits of exercise can help counteract the impacts of isolation.
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First-person account of COVID-19: Centre County man shares his story
WPSU’s Emily Reddy talked with Dean Lindsey, who says he’s one of the first positive cases in Centre County.
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Property tax relief takes big hit as N.J. freezes nearly $1B in spending
The $921 million on the chopping block includes tuition assistance, lead abatement, drug recovery programs and municipal aid.
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Delaware coronavirus case total hits 104, presidential primary postponed
Delaware’s Democrats will have to wait a little longer to vote in what’s expected to be a landslide primary win for Joe Biden.
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Music tells the story of our ‘shared connection’: Why arts education is crucial in times of crisis
We must continue to sing and dance, and we must continue to play, for every chord from our pianos and every note from our strings tells the story of our shared connection.
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Pa. nurses: Hospitals won’t guarantee paid leave for workers with COVID-19
“We’re on the front lines, and we have an increased risk,” said a state union president.
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Tokyo Olympics officially postponed until 2021
The IOC said the games will be held “not later than summer 2021” but they will still be called the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
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We talk to Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite about how the district is supporting students and get tips for parents on coping during this trying time.
Air Date: March 24, 2020 10:00 am
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