Lower Merion School District shifts to remote learning Tuesday

The district says the Montogomery County Health Department can't keep up with contact tracing with the ongoing coronavirus surge. Officials recommended that schools close.

Wreaths Across America event canceled at Arlington National Cemetery due to pandemic

Officials announced Monday that the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home Cemetery next month will be canceled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

No fans allowed at Eagles home games under city's new restrictions

Fans will not be allowed to attend Eagles games at Lincoln Financial Field after Philadelphia officials announced new restrictions Monday as the city battles a resurgence of coronavirus. 

'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner

Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.

New Jersey announces tighter restrictions on gatherings due to COVID-19

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy says he will be announcing new restrictions on indoor and outdoor gatherings as the state continues to see record-breaking coronavirus case numbers.

Philadelphia implementing new restrictions on indoor dining, gatherings, and some businesses

Philadelphia officials have announced sweeping new coronavirus restrictions that will prohibit indoor dining and indoor gatherings and also shutter businesses like gyms and museums.

Santa Claus to use plexiglass, face masks at malls across US as COVID-19 cases surge

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that Santa's age and weight put him at high risk for severe illness, mall owners are going ahead with plans to bring him back this year.

US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving

More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.

US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff

After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

Northeast governors hold 'emergency summit' on virus surge

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he and five other governors were to discuss coordinating certain these types of restrictions.

Stanley Cup champs Tampa Bay Lightning laying off 30 workers because of virus

Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning said Monday they are eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship does not spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

Montgomery County official defends two-week virtual school order

Following a unanimous vote by the Montgomery County Board of Health to close all schools for two weeks starting Nov. 23, some parents held a protest citing concern for their children's education.

San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors

Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.