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| New Jersey Flags at Half Staff; Ventor Boardwalk/Beaches; Philly Trash/Recycling; Ira Einhorn Dead |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/20 5:04 pm | updated: 04/03/20 5:04 pm |
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Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that all flags across New Jersey be lowered to half staff indefinitely in honor of those that have been lost. The City of Ventnor has closed its beaches and boardwalk until further notice. All 4x4 permits are no longer valid for the beach. Violations will be issued a summons and face fines of up to $1,000 and 6 months in jail.
Philadelphia's trash and recycling pickup is being affected by sanitation employees calling out. Mayor... Read More |
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| PA and CDC Urges Residents to Wear Masks; Pay Freeze for 9,000; DE Troopers Stop Out-of-State Tags |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/20 4:42 pm | updated: 04/03/20 4:42 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is now urging state residents to wearing cloth masks when going out in public to help slow the spread of coronavirus. On Friday, 4/3, he noted that the federal government and the CDC are readying similar guidance. You do not have to wearing the medical grade N95 masks, which should be reserved for healthcare workers. You can use other non-medical cloth masks or use a scarf or bandana. Philadelphia officials also recommended using a mask in public starting... Read More |
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| City Council Approves $85 million Bill; Public Comment at Remote Sessions; NJ Commandeering Supplies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/20 6:51 pm | updated: 04/02/20 6:51 pm |
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| Philadelphia City Council held a remote meeting on Thursday, 4/2, and approved an emergency appropriation bill to give the city funds to combat the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The legislation, Bill 200258, sets aside $85.4 million. The money is transferred from the grants revenue fund to the general fund. It will be used for the 'purchasing of services,' 'materials, supplies and equipment,' and 'contributions, indemnities and taxes' among other things. A bi-weekly report of... Read More |
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| Democratic National Convention Postponed to Aug; Philly Free Food; Kensington Shooting/Car Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/20 3:29 pm | updated: 04/02/20 3:29 pm |
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| The Democratic National Convention has been postponed from mid-July to mid-August due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally scheduled for Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16. It will now start on Monday, August 17th. The convention will still be held at the at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. Last night, in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, "I doubt whether the Democratic convention is going to be able to be held in... Read More |
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| Wine and Good Spirits Online Sales are Open; #SavePhillyEats Helps Restaurants; No Evictions in PA |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/20 10:44 pm | updated: 04/01/20 10:44 pm |
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| The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board is resuming online sales of wine and spirits starting Wednesday, 4/1. Physical state-owned Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores will remain closed until further notice. The website saw overwhelming demand immediately after it was reopened. Customers will be limited to purchasing 6 bottles per order and one order per household a day. You can go to www.FineWineAndGoodSpirits.com. It may... Read More |
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| SEPTA Changes for April 1; Stay-At-Home Extended, All PA Counties; PA State Trooper Response Change |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/20 4:43 pm | updated: 04/01/20 4:43 pm |
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| SEPTA has instituted new changes to increase safety for drivers and riders during the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Riders will now board buses and trolleys from the back door. Riders with diabilities can still use the front door. Onboard fare collection has been suspended. Protective shields have already been added to all buses for the drivers. Shields are in the process of being added for operators of trolleys and the Norristown High Speed Line R100. There are now limits to the number... Read More |
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| Guidelines for America - 30 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus; 100K to 240K Deaths Possible |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/20 9:53 pm | updated: 03/31/20 9:53 pm |
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| President Donald Trump extended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday, March 31, to control the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 30 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are an extension of the previous "15 Days" guidelines which were issued on March 16 and just expired. The guidelines now run through April 30. "It is absolutely critical for the American people to follow the guidelines,"... Read More |
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| Philly Schools Closed Indefinitely, Chromebook Program; 5 Shot in North Philly; Kenney Gun Violence |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/20 4:45 pm | updated: 03/31/20 4:45 pm |
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| The School District of Philadelphia has announced that schools will be closed indefinitely. Superintendent William Hite said in a statement, "Safeguarding the health and well-being of our students, our staff and the broader Philadelphia community is our highest priority. We will continue to work closely with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health and other agencies to determine when it will be safe to reopen our schools." You can read his... Read More |
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| Trump Approves PA Disaster Declaration; Philly Removes Basketball Rims; Joel Freedman Vandalized |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/20 12:00 am | updated: 03/31/20 12:03 am |
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| On Monday night, 3/30, President Donald Trump approved Pennsylvania's disaster declaration. Governor Tom Wolf made the request for the declaration on Sunday, 3/29. This will allow the state and local governments to get money and resources from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fight the disease. There are now over 4,000 coronavirus cases with over 50 deaths in the Commonwealth. The 'stay-at-home' orders were extended to April 30 and school and business closures were also... Read More |
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| Wolf Extends Stay-At-Home to April 30, Schools/Biz Closed; PIAA Update; Sea Isle Stops Short Rentals |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/20 5:06 pm | updated: 03/30/20 5:08 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Monday, 3/30, that schools and non life-sustaining businesses will remain closed indefinitely. He also extended the restrictive 'stay-at-home' orders in effect in many counties until April 30. Several rural counties in Central Pennsylvania were also added to the order, bringing the total to 26. "I know this isn't easy to hear, we are built to want to work, to learn, to socialize and it's hard being confined," Wolf said. "We miss our friends, we... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
