Dow pops over 1,600 points on coronavirus slowdown, new stimulus hopes

The number of new cases over the weekend in New York City, the U.S.’s epicenter for the virus, rose by 30.4 percent versus last week, down from a 46.1 percent jump the week prior.

Pennsylvania jobless claims exceed 1M since COVID-19 outbreak

All told, last week’s unemployment claims vaulted Pennsylvania past 1 million jobless claims since the coronavirus began taking a severe toll on the economy in mid-March.

Pennsylvania halting pay for 9,000 state workers, impacting 12% of state's workforce

Paid leave for state employees whose work locations are closed and who are unable to work remotely will end April 10, according to Gov. Tom Wolf's Office of Administration.

Residents enthusiastically snitching on businesses, neighbors amid coronavirus shutdowns

Snitches are emerging as enthusiastic allies as cities, states and countries work to enforce directives meant to limit person-to-person contact amid the virus pandemic that has claimed tens of thousands of lives worldwide.

Stocks stumble as US coronavirus cases top 200,000

The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 877 points, or 4 percent, in the opening minutes of trading while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell 3.7 percent and 3.08 percent, respectively.

New Jersey pushing tax, budget deadlines due to coronavirus

New Jersey’s income tax deadline will move from April 15 to July 15 and the state budget deadline will move from June 30 to September 30 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due

The coronavirus has already dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans dealing with layoffs, furloughs or reduced hours.

Rent strike idea gains traction during COVID-19 crisis

Many service industry workers thrust into unemployment are living paycheck-to-paycheck in the best of times. Now, amid the coronavirus crisis, many say they don’t have the money to pay rent.

Stocks jump building on best week since 1938

Monday’s advance comes after President Trump on Sunday evening announced the extension of social distancing guidelines through at least April 30.