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Coronavirus

Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.

Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic

American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year

Eagles activate Lane Johnson from reserve/COVID-19 list

Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees

Russia clears coronavirus vaccine despite skepticism; Putin says daughter was given it

Local News

17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say

Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.

Authorities identify Pennsylvania man killed in police-involved shooting in Ventnor

Philadelphia City Council hosts public hearings on gun violence

Wilmington double shooting leaves 17-year-old dead

Police release video of four suspects in deadly Frankford shooting

Police: Man, 37, stabbed in neck in Center City

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Health

Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?

The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.

Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic

American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year

Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke

Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says

Eagles activate Lane Johnson from reserve/COVID-19 list

Sports

Eagles activate Lane Johnson from reserve/COVID-19 list

The Philadelphia Eagles have activated right tackle Lane Johnson after he cleared the NFL's coronavirus protocol.

Philadelphia Public League suspends athletics until 2021, impacting thousands of athletes

Phillies hit 5 homers to back Aaron Nola, beat Braves 13-8

Report: Ben Simmons likely out rest of season following knee surgery

Trump tweets play ball as reports swirl that 2 of college football's key conferences have canceled season

Report: Big Ten cancels football season over COVID-19 concerns

U.S. & World News

Louisiana woman nearly hit by lightning strike debris, says 'God was definitely with us'

'One step closer and I would have been seriously injured,' Sarah Ribardi said

Beirut pauses to remember the dead a week after explosion

Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best to resign following department cuts

NYC relocations accelerating at ‘substantial’ pace, local movers say

Second Baltimore explosion victim found overnight, officials say

Smash Mouth performed for packed crowd at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic

Politics

Philadelphia City Council hosts public hearings on gun violence

Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, chairman of the Special Committee on gun violence is conducting the hearings Tuesday.

Democrats, Biden still juggling virtual convention details

Trump returns to White House briefing, says 'shooting' outside White House now 'under control'

Why choice of running mate matters more than usual this year

Puerto Ricans, upset at botched primary, demand answers

Trump denies suggesting adding his face to Mount Rushmore, but calls it 'a good idea'

Money

Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know

The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.