Coronavirus crisis halts birthday party for L.A. man turning 105; cards sought

The mayor of Lakewood is calling on the public to send birthday cards to a World War II veteran whose planned 105th birthday celebration later this month has been thwarted by the coronavirus pandemic.

SEPTA revokes mask mandate after unmasked man pulled off bus

SEPTA says it is “strongly encouraging” riders wear a mask or facial covering after video surfaced showing police physically remove a man — who was not wearing a face mask — from a bus.

Pennsylvanians to receive extra $600 in unemployment benefits

The federal benefits are in addition to Pennsylvania’s regular unemployment benefit, which is about half of a person’s full-time weekly income up to $572 per week for 26 weeks.

U.S. launches web portal to help Social Security recipients with kids get stimulus checks

The Treasury Department has created an online web tool to help make sure those receiving Social Security benefits, who didn't file a tax return recently, can get stimulus checks.

Record number of New Jersey residents file for unemployment

The hardest-hit workers were from the food service industry, followed by those at doctors’ and dentists’ offices.

New Jersey reports 54,588 coronavirus cases, 1,932 deaths

Health officials say New Jersey now has at least 54,588 coronavirus cases, with 1,932 reported fatalities.

Sections of four Vineland parks reopen amid coronavirus pandemic

Vineland, N.J. Mayor Anthony Fanucci announced via Facebook walking paths at Romano Park, Anthony Campanella Park and Landis Park will open on Friday. The dog park on Laurel Road will also open to the public.

No, mosquitoes cannot spread COVID-19

There is no evidence that mosquitoes can transmit the COVID-19 virus. But it's not all good news.