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Coronavirus

Wolf orders restaurants, bars to end dine-in service in Allegheny, 4 other counties
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/state/2020/03/15/coronavirus-Pennsylvania-Allegheny-County-Governor-Tom-Wolf-orders-restaurants-bars-close/stories/202003150154

Wolf orders restaurants to close dine-in facilities in 5 counties as coronavirus tightens grip on Philadelphia region
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/covid-19-coronavirus-pennsylvania-new-jersey-closures-case-numbers-20200316.html

Allegheny County ordered to stop dine-in service at restaurants and bars
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/allegheny-county-officials-urge-two-week-closure-for-non-essential-businesses/

Gov. Tom Wolf claims expansive powers as coronavirus crisis deepens
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/spl/coronavirus-tom-wolf-emergency-powers-pennsylvania-20200315.html

Allegheny County now has four cases of COVID-19
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/03/15/Third-fourth-COVID-19-coronavirus-cases-Allegheny-County-health/stories/202003150123

Allegheny County records 4th coronavirus case; 1 person hospitalized
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/allegheny-county-records-2nd-confirmed-coronavirus-case/

First Lehigh County coronavirus case, from Bethlehem, is an LVHN employee, officials say
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-lehigh-county-bethlehem-city-positive-20200315-mdskxasm3rcnpl3sseh36fvkfq-story.html

First case confirmed in Luzerne County; few details released
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/first-case-confirmed-in-luzerne-county-few-details-released-1.2607891

Government official: Coronavirus vaccine trial starts Monday
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/03/15/Coronavirus-vaccine-trial-Kaiser-Permanente-Seattle-research/stories/202003150144

Pa. health department reserving coronavirus tests for severely sick or highly vulnerable
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/pa-lab-reserving-coronavirus-tests-for-the-sickest-most-vulnerable.html

‘Telework if you can’: Coronavirus order issued by Gov. Wolf to state workers in Capitol, Dauphin County
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/telework-if-you-can-new-coronavirus-order-issued-by-gov-wolf-to-state-workers-at-capitol-dauphin-county.html

Wolf admin: State employees in COVID-19 ‘mitigation’ counties should work from home
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/wolf-admin-state-employees-in-covid-19-mitigation-counties-should-work-from-home/

Coronavirus in Pennsylvania: Statewide case count jumps by 16 to 63 cases — including first one in Lehigh County
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-pa-sunday-coronavirus-bucks-20200315-36agonskqrggzmm3uamn4s7z3i-story.html

Last call! Liquor stores prepare to shut down
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/last-call-liquor-stores-prepare-to-shut-down/article_d57c55db-0161-5c3e-9fb8-5f74bad7e889.html

‘So much for social distancing’: Long lines at Lehigh Valley region liquor stores as coronavirus closure looms
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-liquor-stores-20200316-nofs6ntxv5bnhaxwyujvyjzugi-story.html

States turn to cash reserves as coronavirus strains budgets
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/states-turn-cash-reserves-coronavirus-strains-budgets-20200315.html

Latest on the coronavirus: U.S. deaths rise to 69, with nearly 3,800 cases in total
https://triblive.com/news/latest-on-the-coronavirus-u-s-deaths-rise-to-69-with-nearly-3800-cases-in-total/

Coronavirus: CDC recommends gatherings of 50 or more be postponed for next 8 weeks
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-cdc-recommends-gatherings-of-50-or-more-be-postponed-for-next-8-weeks.html

Officials vigilant as cybercriminals seek profit in coronavirus
https://www.penncapital-star.com/government-politics/officials-vigilant-as-cybercriminals-seek-profit-in-coronavirus/

GOP, Fox News have waged war on science. With coronavirus, will their aging fans pay the price? | Will Bunch
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-republicans-denial-fox-news-trump-war-on-science-20200315.html

Legislatura

Coronavirus and Pa. Capitol: Lawmakers plan to return this week to address crisis
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-and-pa-capitol-lawmakers-plan-to-return-this-week-to-address-crisis.html

Pa. House continuing with Monday voting session despite coronavirus concerns
https://papost.org/2020/03/15/pa-house-continuing-with-monday-voting-session-despite-coronavirus-concerns/

Exclusive: As Legislature returns, non-essential House Dem employees are told to stay home
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/exclusive-as-legislature-returns-non-essential-house-dem-employees-are-told-to-stay-home/

Pa. voters are sending a message: We have the plan that responds to it | Opinion
https://www.penncapital-star.com/commentary/pa-voters-are-sending-a-message-we-have-the-plan-that-responds-to-it-opinion/

Prepare for all-mail voting
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/prepare-for-all-mail-voting-1.2607820

Internet access: Too many rural areas have limited or no service
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/16/Internet-access-Too-many-rural-areas-have-limited-or-no-service/stories/202003040050

Empresas

In West Chester, businesses urged to close
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/local/in-west-chester-businesses-urged-to-close/article_bdd97a40-66e7-11ea-a92b-ebfda090761c.html

Along Philly’s Main Line, business closures make for an eerily quiet Sunday
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-business-closures-pennsylvania-montgomery-county-ardmore-20200315.html

Restaurant and bar owners wrestle with coronavirus dilemma
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/restaurant-closings-coronavirus-vetri-bars-pennsylvania-20200315.html

Several shops in Ross Park Mall close, modify hours due to coronavirus
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/several-shops-in-ross-park-mall-close-modify-hours-due-to-coronavirus/

Aramark losing NBA, NHL, and education business with coronavirus closings and suspensions
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/aramark-coronavirus-impact-wells-fargo-nhl-nba-20200316.html

Market brings fresh produce — and a sense of community — to Clairton
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2020/03/15/Produce-Marketplace-Clairton-fresh-food-fruits-vegetables-social-innovation/stories/202003150041

Ask Attorney Bernie: Universal paid sick leave for all workers makes financial sense
https://www.timesonline.com/opinion/20200316/ask-attorney-bernie-universal-paid-sick-leave-for-all-workers-makes-financial-sense

Delito/Castigo

New ad campaign aims to boost support for reforming Pa. probation system
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/new-ad-campaign-aims-to-boost-support-for-reforming-pa-probation-system.html

Luzerne County officials racing to seek new inmate health care provider
https://www.timesleader.com/news/776453/luzerne-county-officials-racing-to-seek-new-inmate-health-care-provider

Retrial to begin for Philadelphia monsignor, the only church official to go to prison in priest-abuse scandal
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/03/retrial-to-begin-for-philadelphia-monsignor-the-only-church-official-to-go-to-prison-in-priest-abuse-scandal.html

Educación

Bucks County sees more little learners enrolled in pre-kindergarten programs
https://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20200315/bucks-county-sees-more-little-learners-enrolled-in-pre-kindergarten-programs

Here’s how Western Pa. schools plan to feed students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches
https://triblive.com/local/regional/heres-how-western-pa-schools-plan-to-feed-students-who-qualify-for-free-or-reduced-price-lunches/

Western Pa. restaurants offer free lunches to schoolkids during hiatus over coronavirus fears
https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/western-pennsylvania-restaurants-offer-free-lunches-to-school-kids/

Local schools providing free lunches amid virus shutdown
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/local-schools-providing-free-lunches-amid-virus-shutdown-1.2607892

Volunteers pack lunches for Wilkes-Barre Area students
https://www.timesleader.com/news/776443/volunteers-pack-lunches-for-wilkes-barre-area-students

Conference officials in District 3 to meet Monday, discuss options for spring sports season
https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/2020/03/conference-officials-in-district-3-to-meet-monday-discuss-options-for-spring-sports-season.html

Pitt, Duquesne go online only for rest of semester; Duquesne closes dorms
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-universities-commit-to-online-learning-limit-access-to-facilities/

Luzerne County Community College closing campuses amid emergency declaration
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/luzerne-county-community-college-closing-campuses-amid-emergency-declaration-1.2607893

Long line of Penn State students raises concerns as push for ‘social distancing’ ramps up
https://www.witf.org/2020/03/16/long-line-of-penn-state-students-raises-concerns-as-push-for-social-distancing-ramps-up/

Elecciones/Política

A plumber and a funeral director face off in a bellwether special election in Bucks County
https://www.witf.org/2020/03/16/a-plumber-and-a-funeral-director-face-off-in-a-bellwether-special-election/

Political parties missing their chance with new immigrants
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/vote2020/2020/03/15/Political-parties-new-immigrants-voting-election-2020/stories/202003150034

Joe Biden commits to selecting a woman as vice president
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/vote2020/2020/03/16/Joe-Biden-Commits-to-Selecting-a-Woman-as-Vice-President-Election-2020/stories/202003160068

‘Bigger than any one of us’: Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders take on pandemic
https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/joe-biden-bernie-sanders-debate-democratic-march-20200316.html

New York officials weigh delaying April primary election
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2020/03/16/New-York-Officials-Weigh-Delaying-April-Primary-Election-coronavirus-COVID-19/stories/202003160065

Juegos

Editorial: Watch out for downside of gambling
https://www.readingeagle.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-watch-out-for-downside-of-gambling/article_240a0d5c-644f-11ea-8fb1-2f0066652254.html

Sanidad

Geisinger to process tests for coronavirus
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/geisinger-to-process-tests-for-coronavirus-1.2607924

Doctor’s coronavirus closes a pediatric ICU in Philly to new patients; how many were exposed is unknown
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-st-christophers-hospital-icu-closed-20200315.html

Pa. hospitals are rationing protective gear as the number of coronavirus cases grows
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/spl/pennsylvania-coronavirus-hospitals-masks-protective-gear-ration-20200316.html

Philly-area hospitals watching for staffing gaps as coronavirus closes schools
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/schools-closed-pennsylvania-new-jersey-hospital-staffing-20200315.html

Western Pa. hospitals expand visitation measures to slow spread of coronavirus
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/ahn-implements-additional-visitation-measures-to-help-slow-spread-of-coronavirus/

LVHN, St. Luke’s announce joint plans to restrict most visitors to limit coronavirus risk
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-hospitals-visitors-20200315-7geju3uai5atpgefffizod7s24-story.html

Pocono hospitals announce visitation restrictions
https://www.poconorecord.com/news/20200315/pocono-hospitals-announce-visitation-restrictions

Noticias locales

Scranton mayor declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus concerns
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/coronavirus/scranton-mayor-declares-state-of-emergency-in-response-to-coronavirus-concerns-1.2607855

Coronavirus: Families strategize child care, work, life for weeks ahead
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-families-strategize-child-care-work-life-for-weeks-ahead-1.2608019

Long-vacant former silk mill factory in Scranton getting revamped
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/long-vacant-former-silk-mill-factory-in-scranton-getting-revamped-1.2607998

Abingtons’ Adopt-a-Park Program moving forward
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/abingtons-adopt-a-park-program-moving-forward-1.2608000

No Delaware County health department? No federal emergency funds
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/local/no-delaware-county-health-department-no-federal-emergency-funds/article_63caf2ae-66e7-11ea-a3b7-83fb554551eb.html

Delco government center closed to public; Another coronovirus case in county
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/delco-government-center-closed-to-public-another-coronovirus-case-in/article_1c9900ec-677d-11ea-b700-23748531f116.html

President judge orders coronavirus changes in Chesco courts
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/president-judge-orders-coronavirus-changes-in-chesco-courts/article_3171398a-66ce-11ea-8276-73d6c79de53a.html

Berks municipalities wrestle with coronavirus response
https://www.readingeagle.com/berks-municipalities-wrestle-with-coronavirus-response/article_42c602c8-64cc-11ea-8835-3b3917112ca6.html

In Berks County, coping with anxiety in the age of coronavirus
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/local/in-berks-county-coping-with-anxiety-in-the-age-of/article_23e0447a-654b-11ea-a5ed-4f3e057d5cb2.html

Luzerne County declares state of emergency; location of first virus case not known
https://www.timesleader.com/news/776389/luzerne-county-declares-state-of-emergency-location-of-first-virus-case-not-known

State of Emergency: New rules for doing business with Luzerne County
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/state-of-emergency-new-rules-for-doing-business-with-luzerne-county-1.2608022

Sewickley halts township-related activities
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/sewickley-halts-township-related-activities/

Noticias nacionales

The Federal Reserve takes emergency steps to slash rates, ease bank rules amid coronavirus pandemic
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-stock-markets-economic-impact-federal-reserve-20200315.html

LA bars will close and restaurants go takeout only, mayor orders
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/03/16/LA-coronavirus-bars-restaurants-closure-coronavirus-California-Garcetti-Newsom/stories/202003160064

Nueva Jersey

All New Jersey schools will be ordered to close, Gov. Phil Murphy says
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-new-jersey-schools-closed-gov-phil-murphy-announces-20200315.html

Filadelfia

Funeral arrangements set for slain Philly SWAT Cpl. James O’Connor IV
https://www.inquirer.com/news/philadelphia-police-corporal-james-oconnor-iv-funeral-20200315.html

Pa. officials are backing aggressive coronavirus containment measures. Philly Mayor Jim Kenney isn’t.
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/philadelphia-mayor-jim-kenney-coronavirus-flatten-the-curve-20200315.html

Coronavirus changed how Philly worshipers observed Sunday services: ‘Jesus could not practice social distancing’
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-pennsylvania-new-jersey-christianity-judaism-sunday-worship-20200315.html

As coronavirus fears bear down on Philly courts and jails, DA Krasner rethinks bail, charging
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-philadelphia-court-stout-criminal-justice-center-cjc-larry-krasner-20200315.html

The Coronavirus Outbreak
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/

Tennis, dancing, and sheltering in place: How Philadelphians passed weekend time amid coronavirus restrictions
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid19-philadelphia-restrictions-activities-20200316.html

Fare breaks are great but SEPTA’s funding future still cloudy | Editorial
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/septa-fare-plan-free-transfer-revenue-loss-looms-20200316.html

Pitt

Peduto bans public gatherings of more than 50 people in Pittsburgh
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2020/03/15/Pittsburgh-gatherings-over-50-people-ban-Mayor-Bill-Peduto-coronavirus-COVID-19/stories/202003150150

Allegheny County asks all nonessential businesses to close voluntarily
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2020/03/15/Allegheny-County-calling-non-essential-businesses-close-voluntarily-coronavirus/stories/202003150149

Pittsburgh’s paid sick leave requirement goes into effect
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburghs-paid-sick-leave-requirement-goes-into-effect/

Pittsburgh Public Schools activates emergency response plan amid school closures
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/pittsburgh-public-schools-activates-emergency-response-plan-amid-school-closures/

Diocese of Pittsburgh cancels Masses ‘until further notice’
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/faith-religion/2020/03/15/Pittsburgh-Catholic-Diocese-Mass-canceled-coronavirus-COVID-19/stories/202003150143

Covid-19: El nuevo coronavirus
https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/coronavirus/

Jeff Capel’s first Pitt season was hopeful. His second was disappointing
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/Pitt/2020/03/16/jeff-capel-pitt-basketball-2019-20-year-2-acc-basketball-review/stories/202003160022

Walkabout: Thomas Merton Center rallies its allies to plan move
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/diana-nelson-jones/2020/03/16/Thomas-Merton-Center-Garfield-Bloomfield-Garfield-Corp/stories/202003160005

Can algorithms be fair? Pitt group discusses potential bias in local government
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/crime-courts/2020/03/16/algorithms-criminal-justice-crime-predictors-Pitt-Cyber-Law-human-rights-potential-bias/stories/202003190005

Planes on time, few lines, facilities clean at Pittsburgh airport, travelers say
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/planes-on-time-few-lines-facilities-clean-at-pittsburgh-airport-travelers-say/

Noticias del Estado

For now, COVID-19 waits outside the door of much of rural Pennsylvania
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/healthcare-business/2020/03/15/COVID-19-rural-Pennsylvania-novel-coronavirus-fayette-county/stories/202003120140

Pennsylvania loves a hunting contest but should let go of coyote killing | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/pennsylvania-coyote-hunts-predator-killing-wildlife-20200316.html

PennDOT asks Homeland Security to extend Real ID deadline amid coronavirus pandemic
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/penndot-asks-homeland-security-to-extend-real-id-deadline-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/

Transporte

PennDOT begins work on slides in North Fayette, Monroeville and Penn Hills
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/transportation/2020/03/15/PennDOT-landslide-remediation-North-Fayette-Monroeville-Penn-Hills/stories/202003150079

Pedestrian danger: A little awareness can reverse troubling trend
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/03/16/Pedestrian-danger-A-little-awareness-can-reverse-troubling-trend/stories/202002290024

Washington

Trump says he’s considering a `full’ pardon for ex-adviser Michael Flynn
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/03/15/Third-fourth-COVID-19-coronavirus-cases-Allegheny-County-health/stories/202003150123

Reauthorize law on violence
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/reauthorize-law-on-violence-1.2607822