Reopened state parks, golf courses in NJ attract eager residents
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that lifted the closure of parks and golf courses, after he ordered them to close on Apr. 7.
Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Wednesday that lifted the closure of parks and golf courses, after he ordered them to close on Apr. 7.
Billionaires got $283B richer during coronavirus: Study
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
U.S. billionaire wealth collectively increased by $238 billion, a 10 percent gain, from March 18 to April 10 when more than 22 million Americans lost their jobs, according to a study by the Institute for Policy Studies, a progressive think-tank.
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Man arrested trying to quarantine on private Disney World island
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
Orange County Sheriff's deputies found Richard McGuire on Disney's Discovery Island on Thursday. He said he'd been there since Monday or Tuesday and had planned to camp there for a week, according to an arrest report.
Budget fallout from coronavirus hitting Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
The state Revenue Department reported collecting $2.2 billion in April, half of what it had originally expected in one of the biggest revenue months before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
The state Revenue Department reported collecting $2.2 billion in April, half of what it had originally expected in one of the biggest revenue months before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
Manageable, well-behaved crowds hit NJ beach on first day back
Island Beach State Park in Ocean County was among the parks to reopen, drawing several hundred people to a beach that routinely handles thousands during the summer.
Island Beach State Park in Ocean County was among the parks to reopen, drawing several hundred people to a beach that routinely handles thousands during the summer.
NJ man intentionally removes mask, repeatedly coughs on police officers
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
Authorities say that officers were responding to a report of domestic dispute on April 28 when the incident happend.
'Grim Reaper' visits Florida beaches to protest reopening during pandemic
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Grim Reaper made an appearance at Florida beaches as they reopened amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Andrew Yang calls for $2,000 a month for Americans during pandemic
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
“The first thing we need to do is put money in people’s hands so we can weather this crisis.”
Philadelphia Police Department announces emergency COVID-19 arrest procedures for non-violent offenses no longer in effect
The Philadelphia Police Department announced Friday that emergency COVID-19 arrest procedures for non-violent offenses are no longer in effect.
The Philadelphia Police Department announced Friday that emergency COVID-19 arrest procedures for non-violent offenses are no longer in effect.
Doctor helps set up COVID-19 testing sites in Kensington
A group is setting up free testing sites in Kensington for people in the community.
A group is setting up free testing sites in Kensington for people in the community.
Bucks County family credits faith for 100-year-old woman's recovery from COVID-19
A family is crediting prayer for a 100-year-old woman's recovery from COVID-19.
A family is crediting prayer for a 100-year-old woman's recovery from COVID-19.
Workers at Temple University Hospital rally for hazard pay, PPE and regular testing
Workers at Temple University Hospital rallied on Friday to demand hazard pay, PPE and for more safety precautions.
Workers at Temple University Hospital rallied on Friday to demand hazard pay, PPE and for more safety precautions.
White House blocking Fauci testimony in coronavirus hearing, panel spokesman says
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
A spokesman for a key House panel said Friday that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying next week at a hearing on the coronavirus outbreak.
More restaurants could start taking SNAP benefits
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
With millions of Americans filing for unemployment and food banks struggling to keep up with COVID-19-induced demand, more restaurants may soon be able to allow supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) recipients to use their benefits to purchase meals.
Study finds COVID-19 'virus-laden aerosol' in air inside Wuhan hospitals that treated patients
A new study from Wuhan looked at the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to persist in the air.
A new study from Wuhan looked at the potential for SARS-CoV-2 to persist in the air.
Stocks slump as coronavirus hits big tech, oil earnings
Equity investors kicked into sell mode on the first trading day of the month as Big Tech and Big Oil warned that COVID-19 is hurting business during their quarterly earnings updates.
Equity investors kicked into sell mode on the first trading day of the month as Big Tech and Big Oil warned that COVID-19 is hurting business during their quarterly earnings updates.
FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.
PA Court: Special wine, liquor orders can be sent directly
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board must allow distributors to send special wine and liquor orders directly to retailers instead of sending them to state stores for pickup, a court ruled Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board must allow distributors to send special wine and liquor orders directly to retailers instead of sending them to state stores for pickup, a court ruled Friday.
24 Pennsylvania counties to ease restrictions next week, Gov. Wolf says
The spread of the disease has slowed in many parts of the state, and health officials say the hard-hit area of southeastern Pennsylvania appears to be past its peak rate of increase in new cases.
The spread of the disease has slowed in many parts of the state, and health officials say the hard-hit area of southeastern Pennsylvania appears to be past its peak rate of increase in new cases.