Coronavirus - COVID-19
Gov. Tom Wolf to give guidance to counties, businesses reopening in ‘yellow’ phase of coronavirus restrictions
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/05/gov-tom-wolf-to-give-guidance-to-counties-businesses-reopening-in-yellow-phase-of-coronavirus-restrictions.html
Pa. joining N.Y., 5 other Northeast states to buy vital coronavirus gear in bulk
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/nation/2020/05/03/NY-joining-six-states-to-buy-vital-coronavirus-gear-in-bulk/stories/202005030115
Wolf, Cuomo join other governors in efforts for covid-19 equipment
https://triblive.com/local/regional/wolf-cuomo-join-other-governors-in-covid-19-fight/
Bells across Pennsylvania Day honored workers and more during covid-19
https://triblive.com/local/pittsburgh-allegheny/bells-across-pennsylvania-day-honored-workers-and-more-during-covid-19/
Bells chime to honor the hometown heroes
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/bells-chime-to-honor-the-hometown-heroes-1.2624717
Pennsylvania reports 26 more covid-19 deaths as total cases top 49K
https://triblive.com/news/pennsylvania/pennsylvania-reports-26-more-covid-19-deaths-as-total-cases-top-49k/
Greene County reports 1st COVID-19 death; Allegheny reports 12 cases, but no deaths
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/05/03/COVID-19-coronavirus-Allegheny-County-Western-Pennsylvania-cases-deaths-pandemic-data/stories/202005030106
Westmoreland County adds 5 new covid-19 cases
https://triblive.com/local/westmoreland/westmoreland-county-adds-5-new-covid-19-cases/
County COVID-19 count increases by 29; no new deaths reported
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/county-covid-19-count-increases-by-29-no-new-deaths-reported-1.2624733
State reports new coronavirus deaths, including three in Lackawanna County
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/coronavirus/state-reports-new-coronavirus-deaths-including-three-in-lackawanna-county-1.2624755
No new cases: Beaver County COVID cases holds at 435
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200503/no-new-cases-beaver-county-covid-cases-holds-at-435
With DACA down to the wire, immigrant health-care workers fight the pandemic as possible deportation looms
https://www.inquirer.com/news/daca-health-care-supreme-court-immigrant-immigration-coronavirus-deportation-20200504.html
Coronavirus blamed for ‘high risk time’ and drug overdose spike in central Pa.
https://papost.org/2020/05/04/coronavirus-blamed-for-high-risk-time-and-drug-overdose-spike-in-central-pa/
Spring, sunshine, and sickness: Coronavirus continues to kill as states move to reopen
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-philadelphia-murphy-wolf-reopen-spring-20200503.html
U.S. Senate set to reopen as coronavirus risk divides Congress
https://www.inquirer.com/health/coronavirus/senate-congress-reopening-coronavirus-pandemic-covid-19-divided-20200504.html
Battling projections: Bleak outlooks don’t have to be our reality
https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/editorials/2020/05/04/Battling-projections-Bleak-outlooks-do-not-have-to-be-our-reality/stories/202004230059
Youth suicide risk during COVID-19: How parents can help | Expert Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/health/expert-opinions/coronavirus-teen-suicide-risk-parents-help-20200504.html
COVID-19 crisis makes food stamp crisis more dire | Editorial
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/coronavirus-covid-snap-food-stamps-senator-bob-casey-20200504.html
Coronavirus stimulus packages should help green our water infrastructure | Opinion
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/philadelphia-green-infrastructure-plan-stormwater-coronavirus-20200504.html
Legislatura
Vogel vows to keep pushing for telemedicine bill after Wolf veto
https://www.timesonline.com/news/20200503/vogel-vows-to-keep-pushing-for-telemedicine-bill-after-wolf-veto
Garden centers move one step closer to reopening
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/coronavirus/garden-centers-move-one-step-closer-to-reopening/article_e851cf00-8bf1-11ea-8521-a7b70daac90c.html
Don’t reduce protections
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/don-t-reduce-protections-1.2624562
Empresas
Giant Eagle limits meat sales per customer
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/pittsburgh-company-news/2020/05/03/Giant-Eagle-limits-meat-sales-per-customer-coronavirus-COVID-19/stories/202005030114
Public companies in Pa. and N.J. got millions in emergency coronavirus PPP loans meant for small businesses
https://www.inquirer.com/business/coronavirus-ppp-loans-public-companies-pa-nj-20200504.html
With storefronts closed, is online shopping paying off for local retailers?
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/fashion/2020/05/04/Online-shopping-COVID-19-boutique-la-Passerelle-Moda-Vintage-Grace-Boutique-trends/stories/202005040004
Area restaurants won’t be allowed to resume normal operations once reopenings permitted
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/area-restaurants-won-t-be-allowed-to-resume-normal-operations-once-reopenings-permitted-1.2624735
Markets go shopping for a new way to keep customers apart
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/markets-go-shopping-for-a-new-way-to-keep-customers-apart-1.2624771
Philadelphia-area YMCA lays off 3,400 due to coronavirus pandemic; largest in 9 years in Pa.
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/05/the-largest-layoff-in-pa-in-the-past-nine-years-this-organization-laid-off-3400-people-due-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic.html
Delito/Castigo
Juvenile justice during COVID-19 is closer to no justice at all | Editorial
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/editorials/coronavirus-covid-prison-jail-juvenile-justice-youth-20200503.html
Police: 13-year old shot in Chester Sunday afternoon
https://www.delcotimes.com/news/police-13-year-old-shot-in-chester-sunday-afternoon/article_e82c5a88-8de3-11ea-9e99-733a1a59a190.html
Educación
Coronavirus takes a bite out of Lehigh Valley school district budgets, but tax increases unlikely
https://www.mcall.com/coronavirus/mc-nws-coronavirus-lehigh-valley-school-districts-budgets-20200504-22z2f2kmnbhl5lth6f7jmaye5q-story.html
Lehigh Valley school districts projected to lose $60M or more in local revenues to COVID-19
https://www.lehighvalleylive.com/coronavirus/2020/05/lehigh-valley-school-districts-projected-to-lose-60m-or-more-in-local-revenues-to-covid-19.html
Coronavirus pandemic means financial pain for school districts’ budgets
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/coronavirus-pandemic-means-financial-pain-for-school-districts-budgets/article_b2c2b84c-8bb8-11ea-a183-6f6430a53bf8.html
Attendance still priority in online teaching, and more about emotional well-being, Berks County educators say
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/attendance-still-priority-in-online-teaching-and-more-about-emotional-well-being-berks-county-educators/article_eee8fbd0-8a30-11ea-b449-532868a12190.html
‘A lot of flexibility’: Teachers in Berks County finding new ways to educate students from a distance in coronavirus pandemic
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/a-lot-of-flexibility-teachers-in-berks-county-finding-new-ways-to-educate-students-from/article_51a1dc34-859e-11ea-858f-bffb9ef5aff0.html
Temple president: ‘We have decided against furloughing employees at this time’
https://www.inquirer.com/education/temple-furlough-pay-cut-president-rutgers-penn-state-coronavirus-20200504.html
Juegos
There were more than 3,000 layoffs combined at these 2 Pa. casinos
https://www.pennlive.com/life/2020/05/there-were-more-than-3000-layoffs-combined-at-these-2-pa-casinos.html
Sanidad
COVID-19 unites hospitals normally locked in rivalries
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/covid-19-unites-hospitals-normally-locked-in-rivalries-1.2624729
Coronavirus means fewer patients, but more precautions in Reading Hospital’s emergency room
https://www.readingeagle.com/coronavirus/at-reading-hospital-planning-and-precautions-as-covid-19-adds-extra-steps-to-everyones-routines/article_778cc9d8-8970-11ea-9a47-478fdd4a2b22.html
Noticias locales
Lackawanna County’s four parks are reopening today, here’s what you need to know
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/lackawanna-county-s-four-parks-are-reopening-today-here-s-what-you-need-to-know-1.2624747
Scranton eyes more reforms of gas-card system
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/scranton-eyes-more-reforms-of-gas-card-system-1.2624736
MONDAY UPDATE: Project to remove collapsed mine bridge and reinforce river banks nearly complete
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/monday-update-project-to-remove-collapsed-mine-bridge-and-reinforce-river-banks-nearly-complete-1.2624749
Former Scranton School for the Deaf back on the market
https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/news/former-scranton-school-for-the-deaf-back-on-the-market-1.2624737
Chester County gives taxpayers extra time during coronavirus pandemic
https://www.dailylocal.com/news/chester-county-gives-taxpayers-extra-time-during-coronavirus-pandemic/article_48644a2e-8d5c-11ea-be80-0728c24394b8.html
Berks County community pools unsure about coming season amid coronavirus
https://www.readingeagle.com/news/berks-county-community-pools-unsure-about-coming-season-amid-coronavirus/article_390a96c0-8b1b-11ea-9d9b-af67220026cc.html
Kingston-Forty Fort trail connection plan advancing
https://www.timesleader.com/news/782272/kingston-forty-fort-trail-connection-plan-advancing
Griffith blasts county primary plan ahead of board meeting
https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/griffith-blasts-county-primary-plan-ahead-of-board-meeting-1.2624730
Question about Luzerne County election ballot wording answered
https://www.timesleader.com/news/782240/question-about-luzerne-county-election-ballot-wording-answered
Filadelfia
Study shows low recidivism rates among released Philly juvenile lifers
https://www.penncapital-star.com/criminal-justice/study-shows-low-recidivism-rates-among-released-philly-juvenile-lifers/
Pitt
Mobility study paints picture of who uses Downtown Pittsburgh
https://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2020/05/04/Downtown-Pittsburgh-Partnership-mobility-study-transportation-visitors-tourism/stories/202005010142
Neighbors bond — and gripe — on sites like Nextdoor and Facebook
https://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2020/05/04/Nextdoor-Facebook-COVID-19-neighbors-highland-park-saxophone-roger-romero/stories/202005010064
Addiction recovery advocates argue for greater remote access between therapists, patients
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2020/05/04/Senate-Bill-857-telemedicine-addiction-recovery-Pennsylvania-Treatment-Alliance-therapy/stories/202005010128
Despite pandemic, Blacks at Allegheny County jail face inequity in bookings, releases | Analysis
https://www.penncapital-star.com/criminal-justice/despite-pandemic-blacks-at-allegheny-county-jail-face-inequity-in-bookings-releases-analysis/
Running community shows up in full force for virtual Pittsburgh Marathon
https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/pittsburgh-marathon/2020/05/03/virtual-Pittsburgh-Marathon-DICKs-Sporting-Goods-running-community-social-media/stories/202005030123
Noticias del Estado
Baseball haven Williamsport braces for a summer without the game and all it brings
https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/willliamsport-baseball-little-league-minor-league-coronavirus-covid-19-20200503.html
Mini radios will help scientists study monarch butterfly migration
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/science/2020/05/04/monarch-butterflies-migration-Pittsburgh-Pennsylvania-tracking-Carnegie-Motus-transmitter/stories/202005040022
Southwest Pa. residents look to get internet boost from partnership
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/tech-news/2020/05/03/Zippy-internet-access-due-soon-in-Greene-Washington-counties/stories/202005010126
DCNR releases reopen guidelines for Presque Isle, other parks
https://www.goerie.com/news/20200504/dcnr-releases-reopen-guidelines-for-presque-isle-other-parks