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Associated Press–The Eagles released safety standout Malcolm Jenkins, who led their secondary for the last six years and helped them win the 2017 NFL title. Jenkins, 32, had one year left on his contract at $7.6 million. He will cost the team $6 million under the cap, but the Eagles also save nearly $5 million…

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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Wolf extended a shutdown order to the entire state of Pennsylvania in an effort to halt the spread of the coronavirus, he said Monday. Wolf had already called for nonessential government offices to close and nonessential business activity to end in four heavily populated southeastern Pennsylvania counties. On Monday,…

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Under the guidance of the Department of Health (DOH), using his authority under the state’s COVID-19 disaster declaration order, Governor Tom Wolf today ordered all restaurants and bars to close their dine-in facilities at 12:01 AM on Monday, March 16 in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties for 14 days to help stop the…

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New Jersey officials announced Sunday afternoon that 31 people have tested postive for COVID-19 across the state, bringing the state total to 98. Officials are considering a statewide curfew to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday morning. Hoboken already implemented one – from 10 p.m. to 5…

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The CDC, in accordance with its guidance for large events and mass gatherings, recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States. Events of any size should only be continued if they can be carried out…

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From PA Liquor Control Board As of March 14, we have announced a phased closure of Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores in Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties (see information below). We will continue to monitor this developing situation and heed direction provided by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the state Department…

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All schools within the School District of Philadelphia will be closed, Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27, 2020. The District is coordinating with the City’s Office of Children and Families, Parks & Recreation, and many other departments and nonprofit partners to provide meal service and activities in safe spaces throughout the city. Up to…

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Philadelphia, PA, March 14, 2020 – The GIANT Company announced today that starting on Saturday, March 14 and until further notice, all 24-hour store locations will close at midnight and reopen 6am the following day. The decision comes as part of the company’s continued response to the COVID-19 pandemic and will allow store team members…

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The Greater Philadelphia Coronavirus Helpline has been set up and is now open. The helpline will serve to answer residents questions, and for doctors and nurses to report cases of coronavirus. You can call 1 (800) 722-7112 to get information on the following: -Information on current or pessing coronavirus updates. -If you think you are…

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Guidance for Montgomery County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania NOTE: This guidance and madatory closings has been expanded to Bucks, Chester and Delaware Counties Applicability The following guidance will be in place starting March 13, for fourteen days. We will evaluate our options throughout that period, and continue to communicate to you as we learn…

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