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Coronavirus

Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge

Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial

Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting

Pa. state senator tests positive for coronavirus

More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say

Philadelphia issues moratorium on large public events through Feb. 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic

Local News

School District of Philadelphia to announce plans for Fall on Wednesday

The school district says its reopening plans are in line with those of the teachers' union.

Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy leaving his post

Caught on camera, thieves are seen taking expensive video games, Xboxes in Delaware County

Philadelphia issues moratorium on large public events through Feb. 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic

Philadelphia's Mummers Parade called off because of virus

Borgata set to reopen July 26, last of Atlantic City's 9 casinos

Good Day Philadelphia

Riptide dangers: How to 'break the grip of the rip'

Sadly, we've seen too many drownings down the shore. An expert joins "Good Day Philadelphia" to explain riptides and how to break free of them.

Bob and Austin Kelly take on wave running

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Dorney Park introduces new entertainment this season

Health

Officials in multiple states warn hospitals, ICUs could soon reach capacity amid coronavirus surge

Several states are reporting recent spikes in hospitalizations, which is leaving many doctors concerned about the ability to treat enough patients.

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US produced antibodies in all patients during trial

Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with COVID-19 data reporting

Pa. state senator tests positive for coronavirus

More than half of COVID-19 patients scanned in study show heart abnormalities, researchers say

Philadelphia issues moratorium on large public events through Feb. 2021 amid coronavirus pandemic

Sports

Washington is changing the name of its NFL team. Here are other pro teams that changed their titles

Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:

Proven winner Joe Girardi gives Phillies hope for success

Eagles re-sign Jason Peters to play right guard

WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne says league denied her medical waiver

Washington retiring Redskins name and logo, team says

Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook tests positive for COVID-19

The U.S. has carried out the first federal execution in nearly two decades, putting to death a man who was convicted of killing an Arkansas family in the 1990s in a plot to build a whites-only nation in the Pacific Northwest.