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• Nonprofit taking space at planned $100M West Philadelphia research hub
  
  Wistar plans to create a 'discovery center' and collaborate with other scientists at 3.0 University Place.
  John George.  American City Business Journals.  Wed, 01 Apr 2020 14:36:09 +0000.
• Early Moves Make Radio Analyst Mike Quick Think 2020 Eagles Headed In Right Direction
  
  Philadelphia Eagles longtime radio analyst Mike Quick, still the franchise single season record holder for receiving yards, says the lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic will impact the 2020 NFL season whenever it occurs. ...
  By Jon Marks, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:02:00 +0000.
• US appeals court: Attack on gay man enough for asylum claim
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An asylum seeker from Ghana who said he was attacked by a mob led by his father because of his sexuality has shown a valid fear of persecution, a U.S. appeals case said in a case argued by two law students. ...
  Maryclaire Dale.  Washington Times.  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:05:39 -0400.
• Philadelphia area stares down $1.2B in likely hotel loan defaults as industry pleads for 'second' stimulus
  
  Some of the potentially affected properties include the Hilton Penn's Landing and Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
  Craig M. Douglas.  American City Business Journals.  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 15:52:50 +0000.
• A tale of two cities: Social distancing and St. Louis, Philadelphia during the 1918 flu pandemic
  
  A century ago, as the 1918 flu pandemic claimed as many as 50 million lives worldwide, experts rallied to ward off an invisible killer without the benefit of present-day pharmaceuticals or technology. ...
  Frederick Melo.  San Jose Mercury News.  Mon, 30 Mar 2020 11:04:04 +0000.
• Longtime American Airlines flight attendant dies while awaiting results of coronavirus test
  
  Paul Frishkorn (left), a longtime American Airlines flight attendant and union representative in his 60s, died in Philadelphia this week while waiting for results of a coronavirus test.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 28 Mar 2020 11:25:39 GMT.
• Philadelphia stymied in attempts to use Hahnemann Hospital for coronavirus patients
  
  Philadelphia is prepping for the need for many more hospital beds in the coming weeks, but has not been getting anywhere with the owner of closed Hahnemann Hospital in Center City, according to Managing Director Brian Abernathy.
  CNBC.  Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:36:58 GMT.
• Philadelphia 76ers' Attempt To Slash Staffers' Salaries Was A Self-Inflicted PR Disaster
  
  The Philadelphia 76ers committed the public relations equivalent of an own goal this week in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
  By Bryan Toporek, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 25 Mar 2020 14:41:54 +0000.
• Coronavirus NBA: Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid pledges $500,000 to help COVID-19 relief fund
  
  The owner of Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils is backtracking from his plan to reduce employees' hours and cut pay amid the coronavirus pandemic after a pledge by the NBA's Joel Embiid.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:40:56 GMT.
• Union: Hundreds of Layoffs at Philadelphia Airport Amid Coronavirus
  
  An estimated 600 to 1,000 contract workers are expected to lose their jobs through Monday.
  Voice of America.  Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:48:18 -0400.
• Philadelphia police SWAT officer dies after being shot while serving warrant
  
  A Philadelphia police SWAT corporal was killed in a shooting on Friday morning in the Frankford section of the city.
  Wpvi.  ABC News.  Fri, 13 Mar 2020 22:06:21 +0000.
• Joe Biden addresses supporters in Philadelphia
  
  Joe Biden spoke to supporters in Philadelphia on Tuesday following wins in the Michigan, Mississippi and Missouri primaries. "Our very democracy is at stake in this election," Biden said. Watch his remarks here.
  CBS News.  Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:04:15 -0400.

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