Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Wolf backs off weekly testing demand in nursing homes, announces small business grant program
Wolf had vowed last month that weekly testing would start June 1, saying his administration had a plan in place to accomplish it.
Wolf had vowed last month that weekly testing would start June 1, saying his administration had a plan in place to accomplish it.
California OK's movie theaters to reopen with limited seating
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
Small businesses in Delaware County struggle to stay afloat amid COVID-19 pandemic
Small businesses are struggling to stay afloat even after moving into the yellow phase of the reopening plan.
Small businesses are struggling to stay afloat even after moving into the yellow phase of the reopening plan.
Municipal and private-club swimming pools to reopen in New Jersey on June 22, Gov. Murphy says
Municipal and private-club swimming pools can reopen on Monday, June 22, Governor Phil Murphy announced.
Municipal and private-club swimming pools can reopen on Monday, June 22, Governor Phil Murphy announced.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium offering free testing for African American community
The BDCC is providing free COVID-19 testing and education for African Americans.
The BDCC is providing free COVID-19 testing and education for African Americans.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Businesses adjust to new normal during yellow phase of reopening plan
Businesses are adjusting to a new normal during the yellow phase of Governor Tom Wolf's reopening plan.
Businesses are adjusting to a new normal during the yellow phase of Governor Tom Wolf's reopening plan.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
New Jersey COVID-19 cases rise to 164,497; 12,214 deaths reported
New Jersey's coronavirus case total rose to 164,497 with 12,214 related deaths on Sunday.
New Jersey's coronavirus case total rose to 164,497 with 12,214 related deaths on Sunday.
Philadelphia School District to honor students with virtual graduation ceremonies
The virtual graduation will be held at 11 a.m. on June 9 with Malcolm Jenkins as the keynote speaker.
The virtual graduation will be held at 11 a.m. on June 9 with Malcolm Jenkins as the keynote speaker.
PPA postpones metered parking enforcement in Center City until June 15
As the city moved into the yellow phase amid government-led reopening strategies, the PPA announced that metered parking would resume.
As the city moved into the yellow phase amid government-led reopening strategies, the PPA announced that metered parking would resume.
Philadelphia officials announce no curfew for 2nd night, urge protesters to get COVID-19 testing
In previous days, officials had implemented the curfew as a way to prevent serious rioting and unrest citywide.
In previous days, officials had implemented the curfew as a way to prevent serious rioting and unrest citywide.
Murphy attends rally, vigil over the weekend as state works toward reopening
The rallies in Hillside and Westfield came as the state was emerging from Murphy’s stay-home order in March to help contain the coronavirus outbreak.
The rallies in Hillside and Westfield came as the state was emerging from Murphy’s stay-home order in March to help contain the coronavirus outbreak.
A dozen new Bucks County coronavirus cases traced to gatherings at Jersey Shore
Health officials say a dozen new coronavirus cases in the Philadelphia area have been traced to someone who attended gatherings at beach houses at the Jersey Shore.
Health officials say a dozen new coronavirus cases in the Philadelphia area have been traced to someone who attended gatherings at beach houses at the Jersey Shore.
Philadelphia-area couple gets married during peaceful protests, goes viral as footage emerges
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
The couple's photos have become international and iconic of Philadelphia's protests.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
SEPTA's mandatory mask policy takes effect Monday
Ridership is expected to increase as the region moves into the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan prompting SEPTA to impose the mandate on passengers.
Ridership is expected to increase as the region moves into the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening plan prompting SEPTA to impose the mandate on passengers.