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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 4:30 pm | updated: 03/20/20 4:30 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 3:41 pm | updated: 03/20/20 3:41 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 4:43 pm | updated: 03/19/20 9:45 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 3:23 pm | updated: 03/19/20 3:23 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 9:58 pm | updated: 03/18/20 9:58 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 2:39 pm | updated: 03/18/20 2:39 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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| Murder Charges in Philly Police Officer Death; Philly Testing Sites; Police Delay Certain Arrests |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/17/20 11:57 pm | updated: 03/17/20 11:57 pm |
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| Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced murder charges against Hassan Elliot in the shooting death of Philadelphia Police Cpl. James O'Connor last Friday, 3/13. Elliot is charged with murder, criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, seven counts of attempted criminal homicide of a law enforcement murder, and several other related charges. Police Homicide Fugitive Squad and SWAT were at the home on the 1600 block of Bridge Street in Frankford to serve a fugitive... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Archdiocese/Camden Diocese Cancel Mass; PPA Suspends Meters; Eagles Cut Malcolm Jenkins |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/17/20 3:13 pm | updated: 03/17/20 3:13 pm |
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| The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Camden have each suspended public weekday and Sunday masses until further notice. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's cancelation begins at noon on Wednesday, 3/18, while the Diocese of Camden's begins on Tuesday, 3/17. Priests will still celebrate daily mass privately and honor all requested Mass intentions. The sacraments of Baptism, Confession, Marriage, and Funerals will still be available in the church while paying attention to the... Read More |
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| New CDC Guidelines - 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus; No Gatherings More Than 10 People |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/17/20 1:12 am | updated: 03/17/20 1:12 am |
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| President Donald Trump introduced new guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday, March 16, to control the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said that the President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 15 Days to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) can and will be revisited over time. Up to date information and more resources can be found at Read More |
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| Penn Cancels On-Campus Commencement; MLB Opening Day Pushed Back; NFL Tampering Period Starts |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/16/20 8:26 pm | updated: 03/16/20 8:26 pm |
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The University of Pennsylvania announced that it is canceling this year's on-campus commencement scheduled for May 16 - 18th. Ceremonies will be held virtually. The university is working on plans for the online events and will announce further details in the coming weeks.
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Major League Baseball announced that opening day will be pushed back until at least mid-May due to the CDC's recommendation that there be no gatherings of 50 or more people for 8... Read More |
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