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| New Jersey Gov. Orders All to Stay Home; FAA Briefly Suspends Planes to PHL; SEPTA Taking a Big Hit |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/21/20 4:28 pm | updated: 03/21/20 4:28 pm |
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| New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that all New Jersey residents stay home until further notice. There are some exceptions including obtaining essential goods or services, seeking medical attention, visiting family or close friends, reporting to work, or engaging in outdoor activities. "From day one, we've made a commitment to be guided by the facts and take any action necessary to protect the health and safety of New Jersey's nine million residents," said Governor Murphy. "We... Read More |
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| PA Business Closure Enforcement Delayed; MLK Drive Closed For Recreation; MontCo Testing Site Open |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/20/20 10:46 pm | updated: 03/20/20 10:46 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf said Friday night, 3/20, that enforcement of his order to close all non life-sustaining businesses given on Thursday night, 3/19, will be delayed. Enforcement was to begin on Saturday, 3/21, at 12:01 a.m. It will be delayed until Monday, 3/23, at 8 a.m. The delay in enforcement is being attributed to the high volume of waiver requests from businesses. The order still stands and businesses should be closed. Wolf also updated the list of businesses deemed... Read More |
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| See Updated List: Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf Orders All Non Life-Sustaining Businesses Closed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/20/20 5:42 pm | updated: 03/20/20 5:42 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has released an updated list of 'life-sustaining' and 'non life-sustaining' businesses covered in his closure order. All non life-sustaining businesses were ordered to close on Thursday, 3/19/2020, at 8 p.m. Enforcement will start tonight at midnight. After some criticism on Friday, Wolf moved these types of business to the Open category. All natural resources and mining; dry cleaning and laundromats; specialty food stores; insurance carriers, agencies, and... Read More |
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| Drive Through Testing Open in South Philly; Mexico Border Closed, Tax Day Moved; Procession for Sgt. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/20/20 5:30 pm | updated: 03/20/20 5:30 pm |
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A drive-through coronavirus COVID-19 testing site opened on Friday afternoon, 3/20, outside Citizen's Bank Park in South Philadelphia. The Community Based Testing Site will be open from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. each day as long as supplies last. The testing site is open to the public and a doctor's note or prescription is not necessary, however, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health is restricting eligibility to testing at this time to certain groups of people:
- People who... Read More |
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| Changes to List and Times of Philadelphia Schools Distributing Free Student Meals Starting Mon. 3/23 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/20/20 4:41 pm | updated: 03/20/20 4:41 pm |
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The Philadelphia School District and City officials have come up with a new policy surrounding the distribution of free student meals during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Parks and Recreation Centers will no longer be distributing a meal at 3 p.m. daily. School sites will now only be handing out meals on Monday and Thursday. However, they will be giving out 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches per student each time. See the new guidelines and list of distribution sites below.
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf Orders All Non Life-Sustaining Businesses Closed; See Full List |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/19/20 5:43 pm | updated: 03/19/20 10:45 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has ordered all 'non life-sustaining' businesses in the state to close their physical locations tonight Thursday, 3/19, at 8 p.m. If businesses do not comply with the order, enforcement actions will start at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, 3/21, including citations, fines, or license suspensions. "To protect the health and safety of all Pennsylvanians, we need to take more aggressive mitigation actions," Wolf said. "This virus is an invisible danger that could be present... Read More |
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| PHL Airport Workers Expect Massive Layoff; SEPTA Transit Changing Schedule; PHL COVID-19 Fund |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/19/20 4:23 pm | updated: 03/19/20 4:23 pm |
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Around 1,000 contract workers at Philadelphia International Airport are expected to be laid off in the coming days due to coronavirus COVID-19. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) says workers will get notices between Thursday and Monday as part of a 'massive layoff.' The workers are contracted by companies and perform jobs such as cabin cleaners, wheelchair aides, line queuers, and curbside skycaps.
SEPTA announced today that starting Sunday, March 22, All... Read More |
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| Penn Medicine Employees Test Positive; Trump Signs Second Aid Bill; Phillies $1 Million Workers Fund |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/18/20 10:58 pm | updated: 03/18/20 10:58 pm |
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Penn Medicine has confirmed that several employees within their health system across the region have tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19. They did not state an exact number nor say where and what these employees' jobs entail. They say that they identified and contacted any patients and staff that these employees came in contact with.
This is a statement released by Penn Medicine, "Over the past day, Penn Medicine became aware of several healthcare providers who... Read More |
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| No Evictions; Checks to Americans; No Philly Utility Shutoffs; Remote Learning Stopped in Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/18/20 3:39 pm | updated: 03/18/20 3:39 pm |
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| President Trump announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development will suspend foreclosures and evictions through April. The administration is working on a $500 billion economic relief plan that would send real checks to millions of Americans. It would come in two waves with the first check sent in early April. The details are still being worked out, and it would have to be be approved by Congress. Two Navy hospital ships, the Mercy and Comfort, are being sent to the East... Read More |
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| No Free Rita's Water Ice on First Day of Spring, March 19, 2020 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/18/20 3:27 pm | updated: 03/18/20 3:27 pm |
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| Rita's Water Ice its postponing the popular free water ice giveaway on the First Day of Spring due to the coronavirus COVID19 outbreak. The promotion was set for Thursday, March 19. "It's our favorite day of the year and one that has become a treasured tradition. However, the health of our community and guests is our highest priority, so we are postponing this celebration as a precautionary move," the company said in a statement. A rescheduled date has not been announced. Rita's Water... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
