
Essential, unemployed, overstretched: How the COVID economy crashed on women
Some call it the “triple whammy.” In Pennsylvania, as in the rest of the country, working women have faced unique hardship due to the pandemic.
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Listen 5:03Pa. coronavirus update: CHOP is approved site for COVID-19 vaccine trials for kids
Moderna will test its vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as six months old.
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N.J. coronavirus update: Murphy expects full-time, in-person learning next school year
Citing the need for in-person instruction, N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy expects students and teachers to be “safely” back in the classroom for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Listen 0:56New Pa. initiative seeks to identify and reduce causes of health disparities
“Many of these areas with profound disparities have a history of redlining, showing a direct link between historical racism and the health effects of today."
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Philly elementary school temporarily cancels in-person classes due to COVID
Mayfair Elementary will close Thursday until April 1 due to “multiple positive COVID-19 cases,” according to a letter sent by the school principal.
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While the vast majority of Pennsylvania’s prisoners reject flu shots, most who were offered a COVID-19 vaccine have taken it.
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Philly interfaith leader discusses the toll COVID has taken on congregations
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, Philadelphia’s director for Faith-Based and Interfaith Affairs.
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Listen 6:40Philadelphia’s small landlords have run out of time
Philadelphia native Ebony Harris thought buying rental properties would build generational wealth for her and her family. Then the pandemic hit.
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Listen 3:30N.J. announces second round of rental assistance amid ongoing pandemic
State officials on Tuesday announced the second phase of the Garden State’s rental assistance program, which is funded with $353 million in federal dollars.
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Philly’s Latino doctors form a collective to boost lagging community vaccination rates
Inspired by the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, a group of Latino physicians and nurses is applying for city funding to serve its undervaccinated community.
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Camden County-run vaccination sites booked through fall; appointments still available at FEMA site
Camden County-run vaccination sites are booked through October, but appointments are still available at the FEMA-supported site in Camden which closes Friday.
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Del. coronavirus update: State to open vaccine to everyone over age 50
Starting March 17, anyone in Delaware over the age of 50 will be eligible to get a vaccine at their local pharmacy. Medical providers will still prioritize high-risk groups.
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Pa. coronavirus update: Large outdoor events on horizon in Philly
Walk-up appointments will be available to Philly residents eligible in Phases 1A and 1B who can show ID or proof of address from 22 ZIP codes.
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Moderna gives first vaccine shots to young kids as part of COVID-19 study
Researchers hope to learn about the effectiveness of the vaccine for kids ages 6 months to less than 12 years old. Moderna plans to enroll roughly 6,750 children in eight U.S.
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Colleges canceled spring break, but students are traveling anyway
The rise of online classes means students can now attend college from anywhere, including beachside.
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