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Top Philadelphia news: Flight attendant based in Philly, local nursing home resident die from virus

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Published on March 27, 2020
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Philadelphia.

American Airlines flight attendant dies of coronavirus

Paul Frishkorn, a Philadelphia-based American Airlines flight attendant and union representative, died Monday from coronavirus, the airline confirmed Thursday.

Read the full story on USA TODAY.

Philly rushing to add morgue space

If the death toll rises like it has recently in New York City, Philly’s current facilities would not be able to store all the bodies.

Read the full story on Billy Penn.

Philadelphia restaurant opens, offers free meals to first responders

Imagine trying to open a business when the world is seemingly shutting down around you, but one Philadelphia restaurant owner did just that. The Original Hot Dog factory is now open at 15th and Cherry streets. 

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.

Philly zoo's baby sloth bear makes debut

The baby sloth bear was born on Dec. 11 last year and made her debut to the public on Facebook on Thursday. The birth marked the first successful sloth cub birth since 1997.

Read the full story on Patch.com.

Woman, 73, dies from COVID-19 at Philadelphia nursing home

She was one of 11 residents who tested positive in the 123-bed Renaissance Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Read the full story on ABC Philadelphia, WPVI.


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