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Gene J. Puskar / AP Photo Regional & State News Shutdown to lift across much of western Pennsylvania By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press , Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press and Marc Levy/The Associated Press Most of Pennsylvania, including the heavily populated Philadelphia area and hard-hit eastern Pennsylvania, remains under Wolf’s strictest shutdown orders. Your daily coronavirus update: Pennsylvania reports 200 more virus deaths; toll over 3,600 The Pennsylvania Department said Friday that 200 more people with COVID-19 have died, raising the statewide death toll to 3,616. By The Associated Press May 8, 2020 | 1:34 PM One for the history books: 14.7% unemployment, 20.5 million jobs wiped away U.S. employers shed a record number of jobs in April, as the unemployment rate climbed to the highest since the Great Depression. The coronavirus crisis has locked down much of the economy. By Scott Horsley/NPR Updated: May 8, 2020 | 10:30 am Businesses in Northwest Pa. ‘proceed with caution’ as they begin to reopen “I felt that it was irresponsible for me to stay open when I'm selling candy. It was important to me to keep this virus under control as best we could.” By Liz Reid/WESA May 8, 2020 | 5:40 AM Support for WITF is provided by: Become a WITF sponsor today » Listen Now Our FM programming is available online 24/7 Give Now Thank you for choosing to donate to WITF! Virtual screening & panel discussion Wednesday, May 13 at 7pm WITF and PA Post are teaming up to host a virtual screening of the original documentary FRONTLINERS plus segments from the Transforming Health series Here with You. 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By Kelsey Snell/NPR May 8, 2020 | 2:19 PM Kate Landis Your daily coronavirus update: Pennsylvania reports 200 more virus deaths; toll over 3,600 The Pennsylvania Department said Friday that 200 more people with COVID-19 have died, raising the statewide death toll to 3,616. By The Associated Press May 8, 2020 | 1:34 PM Eric Gay Relief payments to the dead: Lawmakers demand answers from Treasury A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding answers from the Treasury Department and the IRS about improper coronavirus relief checks paid out to deceased taxpayers. By Huo Jingnan and Tim Mak/NPR May 8, 2020 | 1:25 PM Courtesy of U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s office Western Pennsylvania firm’s handling of ventilator contract attracts congressional scrutiny The price of ventilators, and the delay in production, has prompted an investigation by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform. By Lucy Perkins/WESA May 8, 2020 | 1:21 PM NIAID The coronavirus is mutating. That’s normal. Does that mean it’s more dangerous? Here are some of the questions being raised — and what the specialists can (and can’t yet) say to answer them. By Pien Huang/NPR May 8, 2020 | 1:12 PM A day in the life of a teacher during the coronavirus pandemic “In the long run, the schoolwork will sort itself out. The kids are going to remember how you make them feel.” By Keira McGuire May 8, 2020 | 12:49 PM Gene J. Puskar Shutdown to lift across much of western Pennsylvania Most of Pennsylvania, including the heavily populated Philadelphia area and hard-hit eastern Pennsylvania, remains under Wolf’s strictest shutdown orders. By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press , Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press and Marc Levy/The Associated Press Updated: May 8, 2020 | 2:11 pm Natalie Kolb Wolf faces 4 p.m. deadline to comply with subpoena for business waiver records. Here are his options. The governor has at least two choices, experts say: turn over the information or invoke executive privilege, potentially setting off a court fight. By Cynthia Fernandez/Spotlight PA May 8, 2020 | 11:35 AM WITF recognizes that children, families and teachers are eager to continue learning together during these uncertain times. Visit Learning at Home for great resources to help navigate educational experiences at home—preschool through high school. Search for: search Watch Listen Schedules Give Now Menu search close News NewsCats Regional & State News National & World News Politics & Policy Health Energy & Environment Brands Smart Talk Transforming Health StateImpact Pennsylvania PA Post Special Focus The Coronavirus and COVID-19 Election 2020 Coverage Three Mile Island Through the Cracks Flight 93 Innovation U Archived Projects Transparenc...