CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers

Temple University faculty demands classes remain online through spring semester

In a recent poll, the union says nearly 80 percent of its members believe the university should “remain largely virtual with little in-person instruction and on-campus work.”

Delaware County parents concerned as kids head back to classrooms

starting September 28, many kids in the Wallingford Swarthmore School District will be headed back to the classroom, albeit hybrid instruction and that has parents concerned.

FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval

President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.

Missouri governor and wife test positive for COVID-19

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.

NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2

The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.

Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 77

Gale Sayers was one of the NFL’s best running backs and later celebrated for his friendship with Bears teammate Brian Piccolo, depicted in the film “Brian’s Song.”

Gloucester City officials encourage safety precautions while trick-or-treating

Gloucester City officials on Wednesday said trick-or-treating will continue as planned, but urged those who participate to take proper health and safety precautions.

Johnson & Johnson begins late-stage study of first single-shot coronavirus vaccine

A handful of other vaccines in the U.S. — including shots made by Moderna Inc. and Pfizer Inc. — and others in other countries are already in final-stage testing.

Federal judge declines to stay ruling on Pennsylvania crowd size

U.S. District Judge William Stickman IV said the administration had failed to show "imminent and irreparable harm will occur" if the state can't limit event crowds to 25 people inside and 250 people outside.

Senate OKs bill to loosen virus limits on restaurants, bars

The Republican-controlled Senate voted 43 to 6 for a bill that would end the requirement that customers buy food in order to purchase alcohol and permit patrons to be served drinks at the bar.

Amazon Prime Day has a date

Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019

Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration

Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.