Pennsylvania coronavirus cases rise to 14,559; 240 deaths
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania has risen to 14,559, with 240 reported fatalities.
New Jersey reports 44,416 coronavirus cases; 1,232 deaths
Health officials say New Jersey now has at least 44,416 coronavirus cases, with 1,232 reported fatalities.
Kayleigh McEnany takes over for Stephanie Grisham as White House press secretary
Stephanie Grisham is leaving her role as the White House press secretary to become chief of staff to first lady Melania Trump.
Pa. prosecutors urge lawmakers to help decide on freeing inmates
As officials consider releasing some inmates to lessen the impact of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania prisons, county prosecutors are telling lawmakers that passing legislation to address that would avoid leaving those decisions to the governor alone.
Spring surprise: Pennsylvania kicks off trout season early
Trout season in Pennsylvania kicked off early Monday — though anglers and boaters must abide by social distancing guidelines.
Delaware coronavirus cases rise to 783; 15 deaths
There are currently 783 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware, with 15 reported fatalities.
US ‘wasted’ months before preparing for pandemic: AP investigation
A review of federal purchasing contracts by The Associated Press shows federal agencies waited until mid-March to begin placing bulk orders of N95 respirator masks, mechanical ventilators and other equipment needed by front-line health care workers.
Pennsylvania expands sanitation protocols for businesses
Pennsylvania health officials have ordered additional measures for building sanitation amid the spread of coronavirus across the state.
New Jersey coronavirus deaths top state’s 9/11 toll
“This pandemic is writing one of the greatest tragedies in our state’s history,” Gov. Phil Murphy said.
‘Toughest’ weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads, Trump says
“There will be a lot of death, unfortunately,” Trump said in a somber start to his daily briefing on the pandemic, “There will be death.”
Wolf urging faithful to avoid religious gatherings ahead of holidays
Gov. Tom Wolf urged religious leaders to "find alternatives to in-person gatherings and to avoid endangering their congregants.”
Delaware police use checkpoints for Carney's travel order
Gov. John Carney’s order allows any Delaware law enforcement officer to stop a vehicle with out-of-state tags except when they’re traveling on interstates.
NJ residents ordered to forgo religious holidays in order to flatten the curve
Sobering words from New Jersey’s governor, Phil Murphy, as the death toll from coronavirus surpasses the number of people lost on September 11th.
NJ residents ordered to forgo religious holidays in order to flatten the curve
Alex George reports from Cherry Hill about N.J. residents skipping Passover
Vanessa Bryant reacts after Kobe Bryant is posthumously inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame
Vanessa Bryant, with her eldest daughter Natalia by her side, reacted to her late husband Kobe Bryant being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday in an interview with TSN.
Lakers legend Kobe Bryant named in elite 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame class
Kobe Bryant was already immortal. Now he’s officially a Hall of Famer as well.
Pennsylvania residents told to wear masks in public
Pennsylvania residents should wear a cloth mask in public to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, according to Gov. Tom Wolf.
Delaware reports 14 coronavirus deaths; 450 cases
There are currently 450 coronavirus cases in the state of Delaware, with 14 reported deaths.
New Jersey reports 29,895 coronavirus cases; 646 deaths
New Jersey now has at least 29,895 coronavirus cases, with 646 reported deaths, according to state health officials.
Meek Mill donates 100,000 face masks to jails, prisons nationally
The celebrity-backed REFORM Alliance announced the donation Friday.