New Jersey to hire 1K contact tracers as part of COVID-19 response
Murphy said Tuesday during a news conference that New Jersey will hire at least 1,000 people, creating a Community Contact Tracing Corps.
Murphy said Tuesday during a news conference that New Jersey will hire at least 1,000 people, creating a Community Contact Tracing Corps.
Pennsylvania plans 'fairly radical' widespread virus tests in nursing homes
COVID-19 has reportedly killed more than 2,600 residents of 540 nursing homes or personal care home -- amounting to two-thirds of the state's death toll, according to Wolf's administration.
COVID-19 has reportedly killed more than 2,600 residents of 540 nursing homes or personal care home -- amounting to two-thirds of the state's death toll, according to Wolf's administration.
COVID-19 claims life of 18-year-old NJ woman
The unidentified woman was from Mullica Township, but circumstances of how she became ill have yet to be revealed.
The unidentified woman was from Mullica Township, but circumstances of how she became ill have yet to be revealed.
Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held virtually, officials announce
Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held June 28th through July 4th and will be entirely virtual, according to officials.
Philadelphia's Wawa Welcome America Festival will be held June 28th through July 4th and will be entirely virtual, according to officials.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says US COVID-19 death toll ‘likely higher’ than official tallies
As of May 12, Johns Hopkins had reported that more than 81,000 people in the United States had died from the novel coronavirus.
As of May 12, Johns Hopkins had reported that more than 81,000 people in the United States had died from the novel coronavirus.
Trump to visit Pennsylvania Thursday amid criticism of state's reopening plans
The president’s announcement came in a tweet Tuesday morning, about 24 hours after another tweet in which he seemed critical of the Pennsylvania’s plans to reopen.
The president’s announcement came in a tweet Tuesday morning, about 24 hours after another tweet in which he seemed critical of the Pennsylvania’s plans to reopen.
Center City company to donate 500 pairs of shoes to healthcare workers at Philadelphia hospitals
UBIQ, a shoe company based out of Center City, is donating 500 pairs of shoes to frontline workers to three local area hospitals.
UBIQ, a shoe company based out of Center City, is donating 500 pairs of shoes to frontline workers to three local area hospitals.
As Trump urges reopening, thousands getting sick from COVID-19 on the job
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
Recent figures show a surge of infections in food-processing plants as well as at construction sites and elsewhere.
President Trump critical of Pennsylvania’s reopening plans in tweet
The tweet marked the second time in recent days the president expressed dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s plans to reopen.
The tweet marked the second time in recent days the president expressed dissatisfaction with Pennsylvania’s plans to reopen.
Taxpayers foot bill to supply Pa. legislators, army of aides
It takes hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars a year for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to maintain one of the country's largest legislative staffs, a small army that needs food, shelter, transportation, office supplies and modern electronics.
It takes hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars a year for the Pennsylvania General Assembly to maintain one of the country's largest legislative staffs, a small army that needs food, shelter, transportation, office supplies and modern electronics.
'I'm happy to be alive': Philadelphia police officer who survived COVID-19 shares story
A Philadelphia police officer who was on a ventilator due to COVID-19 says he's happy to be alive after the fight of his life.
A Philadelphia police officer who was on a ventilator due to COVID-19 says he's happy to be alive after the fight of his life.
Pennsylvania students expected to return to school in fall, official says
Schools have been closed since March under Wolf's orders to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus, keeping more than 1.7 million public school children home.
Schools have been closed since March under Wolf's orders to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus, keeping more than 1.7 million public school children home.
NJ State Police chief says drive-by parades OK with certain guidelines in place
New Jersey State Police say drive-by parades are acceptable.
New Jersey State Police say drive-by parades are acceptable.
White House explores $5,000 coronavirus stimulus check in exchange for delayed Social Security benefits
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Typically, the earliest Americans can start collecting Social Security benefits is at 62
Trump says Americans could see a second round of stimulus payments: 'We're talking about that'
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
President Trump said Monday his administration is considering a second round of coronavirus stimulus payments.
12-year-old Berks County girl makes hundreds of masks for first responders and essential workers
A Berks County Girl Scout is making masks for people during COVID-19.
A Berks County Girl Scout is making masks for people during COVID-19.
Video shows LA County inmates attempting to infect themselves with COVID-19, sheriff says
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
Cases of COVID-19 in the Los Angeles County jail system have spiked by nearly 60% in the span of a week, according to numbers reported Monday by Sheriff Alex Villanueva.
NJ food pantry sees spike in demand amid coronavirus pandemic
A Burlington County food pantry is seeing an increase in demand amid coronavirus pandemic.
A Burlington County food pantry is seeing an increase in demand amid coronavirus pandemic.
Despite COVID-19 canceling party plans, WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday singing, dancing
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
Marietta man and World War II veteran celebrated his 102nd birthday with no party due to social distancing, but that didn't stop him from singing and dancing a little.
U.N.: Work on COVID-19 vaccine candidates accelerated
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.
Work on around seven or eight "top" candidates for a vaccine to combat the novel coronavirus is being accelerated, according to WHO.