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Philadelphia officials reported on Thursday a significant jump in new positive results from coronavirus testing, resultign in a total of 475 cases. Mayor Jim Kenney also announced the end of negotiations with the owner of Hahnemann University Hospital over potential use of facility. Read more here.

After hearing health care workers’ plea for personal protective equipment, an orthodontist based in Berks and Montgomery counties is spearheading a collection drive for face masks, gloves and gowns. Read more here.

Bucks County officials say they are seeing a major spike in gun licenses, many to people who have never had one before, which prompted the sheriff’s office to host a virtual firearm safety class. Read more here.

A petition from the Philadelphia restaurant community is circulating, urging local legislators to help aid this ailing industry during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

March was supposed to be the month for Villanova University to play in the NCAA Tournament. But with the coronavirus pandemic canceling March Madness, Wildcats coach Jay Wright has been looking for his own version of a new normal this month. Read more here.

The $2 trillion stimulus package would give money directly to taxpayers, expand unemployment benefits, support small businesses and aid hospitals throughout the Philadelphia-area. Read more here.

Many relationships are being put to the test as we all try to adjust to stay-at-home or shelter-in-place orders. A marriage therapist has some advice on how to keep the relationship intact.

Kids are stuck at home, but some of the live programs available online can open their world. Read more here.

Kohelet Yeshiva uses the school’s 3D printer to make face shields for area health care workers battling the coronavirus pandemic. Read more here.

The School District of Philadelphia is expanding its free lunch program to better make sure all the city's children are able to eat while school doors are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more here.