July 7, 2020 | 1:22 PM
White House pushes to reopen schools despite a surge in coronavirus cases
Trump administration officials stressed the decision remains a local one.
tag | COVID-19
July 7, 2020 | 5:47 AM
Phoenix mayor says the city is in a ‘crisis situation,’ needs help
"We are really in a bad situation where we need more resources for our medical system and help with testing."
By James Doubek and Ailsa Chang/NPR July 7, 2020 | 5:29 AM
Dozens of Pa. charter schools among recipients of federal small business aid
About 165,000 organizations in the state have received PPP funding so far, totalling $20.7 billion — making Pennsylvania one of the top users of the loan program.
July 7, 2020 | 5:21 AM
COVID-19 forces some Allegheny County court office closures, but lawyers say it’s not enough
The moves come after two attorneys and two court employees who work in the courthouse were diagnosed with COVID-19.
July 6, 2020 | 11:42 AM
Want to create a better mask? It’s harder than it seams
The Bilio mask filtered out 82% of the particles in the room for the person wearing the mask at the time of testing.
By Elizabeth Blair and Nina Gregory/NPR July 6, 2020 | 5:42 AM
Pennsylvania Housing Assistance programs are now accepting applications
Renters can receive up to $4,500 over six months to cover payments between March and December.
July 5, 2020 | 10:19 AM
Pennsylvania summer camps hit hard by COVID-19 and visa restrictions
The Poconos have long been a haven for summer camps, drawing kids to the outdoors during precious summer months and providing a break for parents. As with so many other things, that’s not the case this year.