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Previously suspended, the 10-day assessments will be held remotely.
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Philly’s $100 fine for ‘stay-at-home’ violations among lowest in the nation
NYC fines go up to $500 per person. In Baltimore, you could be slapped with a $5k ticket.
New Center City walk-up site: How to get tested for coronavirus in Philly
In most cases, you need a medical provider's referral to get a test.
‘Joel kills’: Hahnemann owner’s Philly home vandalized after coronavirus dispute
The city had considered using the former hospital for overflow space, but the asking price was too high.
‘This is nothing’ vs ‘hardest hit’: Formerly incarcerated people face new lockdown under coronavirus
Quarantine is nothing like prison, but finding help and work is tougher than ever.
Use this map to track Philly’s positive COVID-19 cases by ZIP code
The city health department is updating numbers daily.
‘I’m an essential worker’: Nannies, Uber drivers and other low-wage earners ask Philly for coronavirus relief fund
Nearly 400 people gathered remotely on a Zoom call with city lawmakers.
Philly rushing to add morgue space in advance of COVID-19 death surge
Refrigerated trucks are a potential solution.