Listen on-demand to WPPM radio content covering the COVID-19 pandemic in Philly. Producers interview a variety of guests and provide news and updates about the impact of coronavirus in our region.
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City Provides Update on COVID-19 for April 14, 2020
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 317 additional presumptive confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 7,130. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley cautions that not all laboratories reported totals today, so the daily count may be falsely low. The Department of Public HealthContinue reading “City Provides Update on COVID-19 for April 14, 2020”
Hear Us Out Youth Radio “Mental Health in the Time of the Pandemic.”
Check out WPPM’s youth radio program, Hear Us Out. Their latest episode is about mental health in the time of the pandemic. The crew interviews clinical social worker/therapist Aisha Shabazz, LCSW, MSS, MLSP and features music from Miles Ramone!
City Provides Covid-19 Updates for 4/13/20
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Department of Public Health today announced 427 additional presumptive confirmed cases of COVID-19 novel coronavirus in Philadelphia. That brings the number of confirmed cases to 6,813. While the daily count has remained low over the past few days, some labs do not report results over the weekend, and the City hasContinue reading “City Provides Covid-19 Updates for 4/13/20”
WPPM News Updates – April 10, 2020
WPPM Producers Vanessa Maria Graber and Larry McGlynn report back from local press briefings and provide relevant community information. Roland Boyden gives an overview of the federal stimulus package and explains what you need to know if you qualify to receive funds.
Mayor Kenney’s Open Letter to Philadelphians
The greatest single contribution you can make is simply to do the basics: stay at home, wear a face covering if you must go outside, and wash your hands frequently. Fellow Philadelphians: Every year since 2016 I’ve been thrilled to take part in Philly Free Streets as thousands of residents from every neighborhood came outContinue reading “Mayor Kenney’s Open Letter to Philadelphians”