Coronavirus kills more than 60 NYC educators
NEW YORK CITY — More than 60 New York City educators have lost their lives to novel coronavirus, the Department of Education announced Monday. Sixty-three paraprofessionals, teachers, and school staffers had died from COVID-19 as of April 17, said DOE spokesperson Miranda Barbot. “Each of…
Apple donates thousands of face shields to Los Angeles health workers
LOS ANGELES, CA — Doctors, nurses and other health care workers around Los Angeles will be receiving new personal protective equipment, thanks to a donation of 160,000 new face shields, courtesy of Apple Inc. As the Port of Los Angeles confirms, Apple is giving the…
First un-declared International Day of Conscience
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to close in many parts of the world. While this presents great challenges for parents and educators alike, many will agree that the time has never been more appropriate to engage children in discussions about global sustainability and what…
Denver pulls pit bull 30-year ban after
DENVER, CO — Denver City Council voted Monday night to remove the pit bull ban that’s been in place for 30 years. In a 7-4 vote, the council passed a new law that would require pit bull owners to get a breed-restricted license and register…
Councilman called to open LA streets to residents during COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin called Monday for the city’s streets to be more open for residents to walk and bike during the coronavirus pandemic. Bonin said his office has received an increasing number of requests from residents, especially seniors…
Doctors advise the importance of children physically active during COVID-19 pandemic
Doctors have stressed the importance of children remaining physically active in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hoping to prevent kids from tumbling down a dangerous, unhealthy path due to the absence of school and structure. “The important thing that I would push is a…
Warm weather is keeping Chicago residents inside
CHICAGO, IL — While Chicagoans are being asked to stay home to slow the spread of the new coronavirus, the warm weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday is sparking concerns about whether residents will be able to maintain social distancing. According to the National Weather…
Pennsylvania expanding stay-at-home order across more counties
HARRISBURG, PA —Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has issued a stay-at-home order across the Philadelphia region as the next step in the state’s effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. During an afternoon press conference, Wolf announced the stay-at-home order for Philadelphia and its…
SoCal restaurants are struggling to stay open
LOS ANGELES, CA — The coronavirus has hit California hard. Restaurants are struggling to stay open without any customers coming through the doors. Businesses all across SoCal are suffering economically. In late January, Chef Paul Cao was flying high as he finally mastered trendy, finicky…
Two coronavirus cases confirmed in NYC by Mayor Bill de Blasio
NEW YORK CITY — Two more cases of novel coronavirus have been confirmed in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday morning. A man in his 40s and a woman in her 80s, neither of whom traveled to a high-risk nation or reported…