Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.
NJ schools will begin year remotely if health standards cannot be met, Murphy says
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that public schools that cannot meet coronavirus health and safety standards will begin the academic year remotely.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on Wednesday that public schools that cannot meet coronavirus health and safety standards will begin the academic year remotely.
Doug Pederson returns to Eagles training facility after bout with coronavirus
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson returned to the team's practice facility in South Philadelphia 10 days after the team announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson returned to the team's practice facility in South Philadelphia 10 days after the team announced he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Consumer prices in the US rose 0.6% in July, matching June uptick
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.
The uptick was about twice what economists expected. But inflation remains in check: Consumer prices are up just 1% over the past year.
Bellmawr council revokes Atilis Gym's business license, owner says
Ian Smith took to Instagram Tuesday night to share that Bellmawr council voted 5-1 to revoke their license.
Ian Smith took to Instagram Tuesday night to share that Bellmawr council voted 5-1 to revoke their license.
Companies test antibody drugs to help treat and prevent coronavirus ahead of a vaccine
It can take a month or two after vaccination or infection for the most effective antibodies to form. The experimental drugs shortcut that process by giving concentrated versions of specific ones that worked best against the coronavirus in lab and animal tests.
It can take a month or two after vaccination or infection for the most effective antibodies to form. The experimental drugs shortcut that process by giving concentrated versions of specific ones that worked best against the coronavirus in lab and animal tests.
The most and least effective coronavirus face masks, according to new study
Looking to update your coronavirus face mask? A recent study has identified the most and least effective face coverings, with one face mask in particular claiming the No.1 spot for being the most effective at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
Looking to update your coronavirus face mask? A recent study has identified the most and least effective face coverings, with one face mask in particular claiming the No.1 spot for being the most effective at curbing the spread of COVID-19.
NJ adds 2 states, Virgin Islands to advisory, drops others
New Jersey added Hawaii and South Dakota, along with the Virgin Islands, to its COVID-19 travel advisory list on Tuesday, while dropping a handful of other states.
New Jersey added Hawaii and South Dakota, along with the Virgin Islands, to its COVID-19 travel advisory list on Tuesday, while dropping a handful of other states.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
Area school districts announce plans for fall classes
Across Pennsylvania, parents may be scrambling to adjust to new plans once again, as some districts are adjusting their reopening plans after Governor Tom Wolf’s administration finally announced recommendations Monday.
Across Pennsylvania, parents may be scrambling to adjust to new plans once again, as some districts are adjusting their reopening plans after Governor Tom Wolf’s administration finally announced recommendations Monday.
Area school districts begin to announce plans for fall classes
Kelly Rule reports from Upper Darby
Kelly Rule reports from Upper Darby
Chronic fatigue syndrome may linger after COVID-19 recovery, medical experts say
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Medical experts believe some recovered COVID-19 patients are experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome, a condition which can keep a person bedridden and unable to work for months.
Families participate in experiment to help answer questions about children's role in spreading COVID-19
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.
Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.
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.
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.
Del. officials reopen program to provide financial assistance for renters
Delaware officials are using $40 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help people struggling to make their rent or mortgage payments because of the pandemic.
Delaware officials are using $40 million in federal coronavirus relief funds to help people struggling to make their rent or mortgage payments because of the pandemic.
Pa. officials seek guidance on President Trump's executive order for new unemployment benefits
Pennsylvania has contacted the U.S. Department of Labor about a loan to prop up its unemployment compensation trust fund as President Donald Trump pushes states to help pay for a new round of federal unemployment benefits.
Pennsylvania has contacted the U.S. Department of Labor about a loan to prop up its unemployment compensation trust fund as President Donald Trump pushes states to help pay for a new round of federal unemployment benefits.
Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
American Airlines extends its policy on waiving change fees through the end of the year
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
The policy applies to tickets that are purchased by Sept. 30, 2020.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles have activated right tackle Lane Johnson after he cleared the NFL's coronavirus protocol.