They saw ESL classes as a key to the American dream. Here’s how they adapted through COVID
Adults learning English as a second language take classes in libraries, schools, and churches, but when the pandemic hit, all those places closed.
3 years ago
Most City Council members back Philly teachers union’s call for wider student COVID testing
Nine members of the City Council have joined the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers in calling for the school district to continue testing for asymptomatic students.
3 years ago
Kimmel Center rolls out new vaccine mandate ahead of September reopening
The Kimmel Center also confirmed it will enforce Philadelphia’s mask mandate throughout its locations.
3 years ago
All New Jersey school and state employees must be fully vaccinated by October
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has announced a vaccine mandate that not only covers all pre-K-12 school employees, but state workers as well.
3 years ago
New evidence points to antibodies as a reliable indicator of vaccine protection
After vaccination, antibody levels can help predict how much protection a COVID shot offers. The finding could speed up the development of future vaccines.
3 years ago
FDA gives full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration.
3 years ago
Algunos estudiantes del condado de Sussex han trabajado durante el verano para ponerse al día con el tiempo perdido debido a la pandemia.
3 years ago
A summer of catch-up: How Delaware students are making up for time lost to COVID-19
Some students in Sussex County have worked through the summer to catch up on time lost due to the pandemic.
3 years ago
Facebook’s most viewed article in early 2021 raised doubt about COVID vaccine
A news story suggesting the COVID-19 vaccine may have been involved in a doctor's death was the most viewed link on Facebook in the U.S. in the first three months of the year.
3 years ago
Families decry restricted visits to those in long-term care
One woman describes her battle to spend time with her mother.
3 years ago
A Texas lab performs crucial testing for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine
The government says people who were vaccinated against COVID-19 eight months ago will need a booster.
3 years ago
Hershey native Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of World Cup qualifiers
United States soccer star Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp.
3 years ago
U.S. appeals court refuses to end CDC’s eviction moratorium
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the COVID-related pause on evictions imposed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to remain in place.
3 years ago
Montco to offer COVID booster shots for immunocompromised people
Montgomery County will soon accept appointments for a third dose of the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for immunocompromised individuals.
3 years ago
The Black Doctors group will be giving vaccinations this weekend and those who get them will be eligible to win free tickets to Made in America.
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