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05/10/2020

Community Update on Coronavirus - May 10, 2020

📺💻📱Watch this pre-recorded episode as Tyler Pratt from WLVR News Radio joins host Stephen Jiwanmall and Ben Stemrich, multimedia journalists from the Lehigh Valley Public Media Reporter Corps.

05/10/2020

Join our journalists today for our next edition of Community Update on Coronavirus. Watch at 3 p.m. here on our page.

05/09/2020

Community Update on Coronavirus - May 9, 2020

🎥WATCH LIVE - Join our Saturday edition of Community Update on Coronavirus. Leave a comment or call 484-821-0008 to participate in the discussion. WLVR.org/Community

05/09/2020

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05/09/2020

We will be talking about the state of the economy with our guests today. Join us at 3 p.m. for COmmunity Update on Coronavirus, Call 484-821-0008 or visit WLVR.org/Community to ask a question in advance.

05/08/2020

Volunteers Maintain an Historic Garden in Bethlehem - WLVR FM

The Burnside Plantation, in Bethlehem, is what remains of a farm established in 1747. Now it’s run by Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. WLVR’s Bradley Klein visited recently when volunteers were planting potatoes in the half-acre ‘kitchen garden’ there.

The Burnside Plantation, in Bethlehem is what remains of a farm established in 1747 by members of the Moravian Church - James and Mary Burnside.

05/08/2020

Governor Tom Wolf

These 13 counties will move from the red to the yellow phase of reopening on Friday, May 15:

🔹Allegheny
🔹Armstrong
🔹Bedford
🔹Blair
🔹Butler
🔹Cambria
🔹Fayette
🔹Fulton
🔹Greene
🔹Indiana
🔹Somerset
🔹Washington
🔹Westmoreland

Details: governor.pa.gov/plan-for-pennsylvania/

05/08/2020

Today the PA Department of Health released revised dental health care guidance for treating patients during COVID-19 pandemic. Read about the revised guidance: https://bit.ly/2WglVHK

Today we released revised dental health care guidance for treating patients during COVID-19 pandemic. Read about the revised guidance: https://bit.ly/2WglVHK

05/08/2020

Giant Wasps: While the name may sound alarming, entomologists say people in the Lehigh Valley shouldn’t be too concerned. - WLVR FM

On the West Coast of North America, the appearance of a small number of non-native hornets has set off a media frenzy in the US. Although there is cause for concern if they should become established on the continent — the so-called “Murder Hornet” is not an issue for people in the Lehigh Valley, according to experts.

Although there is cause for concern if they should become established on the continent — the so-called “Murder Hornet” is not an issue for people in the Lehigh Valley, according to experts.

05/08/2020

NPR

NPR

Reports of a draft research paper blew up on social media this week, suggesting a more transmissible form of coronavirus had emerged.

But a virologist at Columbia says there's no clear evidence the mutation referenced in the paper does anything to change how the virus spreads.

05/08/2020

Community Update on Coronavirus - May 8, 2020

🎥Join our LIVE discussion with guests from Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health. Leave a comment or call 484-821-0008 to ask a question. WLVR.org/Community

05/08/2020

NPR

As the U.S. steps up contact tracing efforts to keep new coronavirus cases under control, NPR's Jason Beaubien looks at what the U.S. can learn from other countries to curb an outbreak.

As the U.S. steps up contact tracing efforts to keep new coronavirus cases under control, NPR's Jason Beaubien looks at what the U.S. can learn from other countries to curb an outbreak.

05/08/2020

Governor Tom Wolf

Governor Tom Wolf

Join us for an important update on phased reopenings in Pennsylvania.

05/08/2020

🎥Join our LIVE discussion with guests from Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Health. Leave a comment or call 484-821-0008 to ask a question. PBS39.org/Community

05/08/2020

Coronavirus in Pennsylvania

COVID-19 Update (as of 5/8/20 at 12:00 am):
• 1,323 additional positive cases of COVID-19
• 54,238 total cases statewide
• 3,616 deaths statewide
• 216,321 patients tested negative to date

County-specific information + statewide map: http://bit.ly/CoronavirusPADOH

Get the latest, up-to-date information on COVID-19 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health

05/08/2020

❗Join us at 3 p.m. for Community Update on Coronavirus. Do you have a question for our guests from Lehigh Valley Health Network and Coordinated Healthealth? Call 484-821-0008 or visit WLVR.org/Community.

05/08/2020

Pandemic Puts Added Pressure on Homeless Shelters and Pantries - WLVR FM

Additional pressure during the COVID-19 outbreak is exhausting the Lehigh Valley’s homeless shelter resources. As WLVR’s K.C. Lopez reports, a local lawmaker has a plan to help ease that burden.

Pandemic Puts Added Pressure on Homeless Shelters and Pantries By K.C. Lopez May 8, 2020 Additional pressure during the COVID-19 outbreak is exhausting the Lehigh Valley’s homeless shelter resources. As WLVR’s KC Lopez reports, a local lawmaker has a plan to help ease that burden. Lehigh Valley ...

05/08/2020

If you live in counties still in the "red" phase, you'll have to celebrate mom digitally. - WLVR FM

People who live in the 24 counties moving to the Yellow Phase today can celebrate Mother's Day in person, with caution. However, Health Secretary Rachel Levine says all other counties still in the Red Phase should celebrate digitally.

However, if you live in counties still in the "red" phase of restrictions, you'll have to celebrate mom digitally.

05/08/2020

As summer weather arrives, Pennsylvanians may need to think twice before visiting the Jersey Shore - WLVR FM

Nicer weather means beach weather. But State Health Secretary Rachel Levine says that while there are no state-to-state travel restrictions, people should rethink going to beaches as it would be difficult to maintain social distance.

As summer weather arrives, Pennsylvanians should think twice before visiting the Jersey Shore.

05/08/2020

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health Take Actions on Stay-at-Home Orders, Issue Yellow Phase Orders

Today, 24 PA counties move to the Yellow phase of Gov. Wolf reopen plan. At the same time, stay-at-home orders have been extended to June 4 for all counties currently still in the Red phase. As of this morning, the extended order includes the Lehigh Valley.

With the April 1 statewide stay-at-home orders set to expire tonight at midnight, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today extended the orders for all counties in red, and signed new orders for the 24 counties moving to yellow at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow morning, May 8.

05/08/2020

PA renters and homeowners will get another reprieve from evictions and foreclosures during the pandemic - WLVR FM

Yesterday, Gov. Wolf, along with Attorney General Shapiro, announced that PA renters and homeowners are protected from evictions and foreclosures until June 10.

The current moratorium was scheduled to end Monday but the governor has extended it to July 10. WLVR’s Tyler Pratt reports state officials are asking landlords to be patient.

05/08/2020

NPR

Something to brighten your Friday morning! Check out the NPR Tiny Desk Contest entries from this week!

As judges comb through entries for the Tiny Desk Concert, NPR Music is sharing the best videos they’ve seen this week.

Watch them here 👇

05/07/2020

NPR

NPR

The Justice Department is dropping its case against President Trump's first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russia's then-ambassador to the U.S.

05/07/2020

Community Update on Coronavirus - May 7, 2020

🎥WATCH LIVE - Today we will discuss the impact of coronavirus on children. Leave a comment or call 484-821-0008 to participate in our discussion. WLVR.org/Community

05/07/2020

🎥WATCH LIVE - Today we will discuss the impact of coronavirus on children. Leave a comment or call 484-821-0008 to participate on our discussion. PBS39.org/Community

05/07/2020

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Pennsylvania Department of Health

Join us as we provide an update on COVID-19 in Pennsylvania.

05/07/2020

Gov. Wolf, Attorney General Shapiro Announce Protections from Foreclosures and Evictions Through July 10

Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that he and Attorney General Shapiro have signed a order that protects Pennsylvanians from evictions and foreclosures through June 10.

Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Attorney General Josh Shapiro today to announce that he signed an executive order that protects Pennsylvanians from foreclosures or evictions through July 10.

05/07/2020

Governor Tom Wolf

Governor Tom Wolf

Join us as I announce an executive order to protect Pennsylvania homeowners and renters disrupted by COVID-19.

05/07/2020

Coronavirus in Pennsylvania

COVID-19 Update (as of 5/7/20 at 12:00 am):
• 1,070 additional positive cases of COVID-19
• 52,915 total cases statewide
• 3,416 deaths statewide
• 209,873 patients tested negative to date

County-specific information + statewide map: http://bit.ly/CoronavirusPADOH

Get the latest, up-to-date information on COVID-19 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health

05/07/2020

Nature Walk with Brad Klein: The Dawn Chorus - WLVR FM

May is the peak of songbird migration through the Lehigh Valley. Each morning at dawn, the birds practice their songs. How many bird species can you identify in the audio from last weekend in the Lehigh Valley?

May is the peak of songbird migration through the Lehigh Valley. Each morning at dawn, the birds practice their songs. A skilled birder can hear half a dozen species in this short piece.

05/07/2020

Changes may be coming to the current state moratorium on evictions in the coming weeks - WLVR FM

Protection from evictions for renters from the state may be ending, in some areas as early as next week. WLVR’s Chloe Nouvelle reports on what this could mean for tenants in the Lehigh Valley.

Protection from evictions for renters from the state may be ending, in some areas as early as next week. WLVR’s Chloe Nouvelle reports on what this could mean for tenants in the Lehigh Valley.

05/07/2020

Gov. Wolf says he has a plan to create more jobs in the state while also helping to fight the spread of coronavirus - WLVR FM

Gov. Wolf says he has a plan to create more jobs in the state while also helping to fight the spread of coronavirus. Which, As WLVR’s Tyler Pratt reports, hearkens back to a New Deal Era federal program from the Great Depression.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf says he has a plan to create more jobs in the state while also helping to fight the spread of coronavirus.

05/07/2020

Allentown school district is getting millions of federal dollars to support distance learning, just as the school year is about to end - WLVR FM

The Allentown School District is getting nearly $10 million in federal money to help continue education during the pandemic. District officials say it will be a big help for students in this time of need.

The Allentown School District is getting nearly 10 million dollars in federal money to help continue education during the pandemic. As WLVR’s Staci Inez reports, district officials say it will be a big help for students in this time of need.

05/07/2020

A local political scientist speaks on how PA public policy is affected with a Democratic Gov. and Republican-controlled legislature - WLVR FM

WLVR news director Jen Rehill spoke with Muhlenberg College Political Scientist Chris Borick about politics in the pandemic, and how it impacts public policy.

WLVR news director Jen Rehill spoke with Muhlenberg College Political Scientist Chris Borick about politics in the pandemic, and how it impacts public policy.

05/07/2020

❗Today we will be talking about children and COVID-19 with our guests from Lehigh Valley Health Network and Freemansburg Elementary School.

Listen live on WLVR News via our mobile app or your smart speaker or watch here on Facebook or on PBS39. Call 484-821-0008 or visit WLVR.org/Community to ask a question in advance.