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Philly surpasses 1,000 known coronavirus cases, Pa. prisons quarantined after inmate tests positive for COVID-19

by Joseph A. Gambardello and Oona Goodin-Smith
Pennsylvania is furloughing 2,500 state employees as the number of COVID-19 cases grow in the commonwealth. New Jersey’s case total tops 13,000.

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MacGyvering the coronavirus: Designers rig makeshift ventilators, valves, and more

by Tom Avril
MacGyvering the coronavirus: Designers rig makeshift ventilators, valves, and more
With ventilators at a premium, innovators are experimenting with motorized contraptions make of wood, nylon, and PVC in hopes of saving patients.
A Philly woman was in prison for life. Villanova students, and one weird coincidence, helped get her out.
by Samantha Melamed
Cynthia Alvarado, who had served more than 11 years of a life sentence, was freed March 11. She is now a grandmother, her daughters grown up.
Syringe exchanges deemed ‘life-sustaining’ during Pa. shutdown, raising hopes for eventual legalization
by Aneri Pattani of Spotlight PA
Although technically illegal in Pennsylvania, about 20 syringe exchange programs operate across the state.
From Pa. science fairs to coronavirus response coordinator: Deborah Birx’s path to the White House
From Pa. science fairs to coronavirus response coordinator: Deborah Birx’s path to the White House
by Claudia Vargas and Ellie Rushing
Fewer penalties, more flexibility for retirement plans under new economic stimulus
by Erin Arvedlund
Goodies for Americans saving for retirement, and those already retired, are tucked inside the massive coronavirus stimulus package passed last week.
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With Phillies’ home opener on hold, Citizens Bank Park has become a haunting sight | David Murphy
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With Phillies’ home opener on hold, Citizens Bank Park has become a haunting sight | David Murphy

by David Murphy
As with previous recoveries, sports will lead the way. But with Citizens Bank Park now the first line of defense against COVID-19, the reopening of the economy still feels far away.
MacGyvering the coronavirus: Designers rig makeshift ventilators, valves, and more

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After 39 years and more than 30,000 hours in the air, a pioneering female pilot retires
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After 39 years and more than 30,000 hours in the air, a pioneering female pilot retires

by Mari A. Schaefer
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Where to order Passover dinner, dessert, and wine during the shutdown

Where to order Passover dinner, dessert, and wine during the shutdown

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Philly’s new moms can now get breastfeeding counseling via video chat during coronavirus pandemic

Philly’s new moms can now get breastfeeding counseling via video chat during coronavirus pandemic

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The service is thanks to a partnership between a telehealth company and the city, which accelerated the time line for unveiling the partnership to serve mothers under a stay-at-home order.
Flyers, Brent Flahr preparing for NHL draft, which will be a bigger crapshoot than usual

Flyers, Brent Flahr preparing for NHL draft, which will be a bigger crapshoot than usual

by Sam Carchidi
The coronavirus outbreak has canceled the junior seasons and tournaments, causing NHL scouts to watch a lot more video as they evaluate players while preparing for the draft.
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Las Vegas bookmaker sets theoretical Flyers, Sixers first-round odds
Vegas bookmaker sets theoretical Flyers, Sixers first-round odds
by Ed Barkowitz
Las Vegas bookmaker sets theoretical Flyers, Sixers first-round odds
Vegas bookmaker sets theoretical Flyers, Sixers first-round odds
Sixers star Ben Simmons using his celebrity to make a difference, help nonprofits | Off the Dribble
by Keith Pompey
Sixers star Ben Simmons using his celebrity to make a difference, help nonprofits | Off the Dribble
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021 because of coronavirus
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021 because of coronavirus
by Stephen Wade, Associated Press
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021 because of coronavirus
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021 because of coronavirus
by Stephen Wade, Associated Press
Sixers podcast: How Brett Brown’s tenure compares to Doug Collins’ with the Bulls
by Keith Pompey
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With Phillies’ home opener on hold, Citizens Bank Park has become a haunting sight | David Murphy
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With Phillies’ home opener on hold, Citizens Bank Park has become a haunting sight | David Murphy
by David Murphy
With Phillies’ home opener on hold, Citizens Bank Park has become a haunting sight | David Murphy
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With Phillies’ home opener on hold, Citizens Bank Park has become a haunting sight | David Murphy
Flyers, Brent Flahr preparing for NHL draft, which will be a bigger crapshoot than usual
by Sam Carchidi
Flyers, Brent Flahr preparing for NHL draft, which will be a bigger crapshoot than usual
Villanova beats Georgetown again in 1985 NCAA title game
Villanova beats Georgetown again in 1985 NCAA title game
by Mike Jensen
Villanova beats Georgetown again in 1985 NCAA title game
Villanova beats Georgetown again in 1985 NCAA title game
Redskins signing former Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby
by Washington Post
Redskins signing former Eagles cornerback Ronald Darby
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