Increased student harm, suicide tips reported during coronavirus pandemic

Increased student harm, suicide tips reported during coronavirus pandemic

Reports of suicidal or self-harming thoughts made to Pennsylvania’s mandatory harm reporting system for schools increased after classrooms were shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Reports of suicidal or self-harming thoughts made to Pennsylvania’s mandatory harm reporting system for schools increased after classrooms were shut down in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty

For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty

The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?

The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?

Crowded park raises COVID concern for Port Richmond residents

Crowded park raises COVID concern for Port Richmond residents

There’s no crying in baseball, but no mask-wearing? That has Port Richmond neighbors scratching their heads and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department calling foul play. 

There’s no crying in baseball, but no mask-wearing? That has Port Richmond neighbors scratching their heads and the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department calling foul play. 

After MAC surrenders to COVID-19 pandemic, will other leagues follow?

After MAC surrenders to COVID-19 pandemic, will other leagues follow?

The Mid-American Conference has become the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.

The Mid-American Conference has become the first league competing at college football’s highest level to cancel its fall season because of COVID-19 concerns.

Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic

Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.

As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.

Murphy says coronavirus trends heading in positive direction

Murphy says coronavirus trends heading in positive direction

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday the state’s COVID-19 trends were heading in the right direction after climbing higher last week.

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday the state’s COVID-19 trends were heading in the right direction after climbing higher last week.

Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do

Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do

While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.

While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.

Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year

Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year

The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.

The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.

Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police

Alexandria rape suspect freed due to coronavirus kills accuser: police

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

Police in Virginia say that a rape suspect who was released from jail in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic went on to kill the woman who had accused him.

4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers

4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers

Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.

Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.

PIAA believes school sports can resume despite Wolf's recommendation for a delay

PIAA believes school sports can resume despite Wolf's recommendation for a delay

A day after Governor Tom Wolf recommended postponing school sports until January 2021, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) doubled down on its belief that sports can resume safely and called on state reps to join their effort.

A day after Governor Tom Wolf recommended postponing school sports until January 2021, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) doubled down on its belief that sports can resume safely and called on state reps to join their effort.

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects

65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects

A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.

A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.

Interactive map: See probability of encountering COVID-19 at event where you live

Interactive map: See probability of encountering COVID-19 at event where you live

The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event experts said. 

The assessment tool gives a glimpse of the risk level-- the estimated chance (0-100%)--that at least one infected person will be present at an event in your county, based on the size of the event experts said. 

COVID-19 alters DNC for participants, viewers; here's how to watch

COVID-19 alters DNC for participants, viewers; here's how to watch

The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be almost entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, there are several ways to watch.

The 2020 Democratic National Convention will be almost entirely virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With that in mind, there are several ways to watch.