Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Trump: Houses of worship to be deemed 'essential'
President Donald Trump said he's correcting an injustice as he unveiled new guidance for reopening churches and other houses of worship during an announcement Friday afternoon at the White House.
President Donald Trump said he's correcting an injustice as he unveiled new guidance for reopening churches and other houses of worship during an announcement Friday afternoon at the White House.
More Pennsylvania counties set to emerge from coronavirus shutdowns
Twelve more counties emerged Friday from Gov. Tom Wolf's strictest shutdown orders in Pennsylvania's bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Twelve more counties emerged Friday from Gov. Tom Wolf's strictest shutdown orders in Pennsylvania's bid to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
More than 4,300 virus patients sent to NY nursing homes
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
More than 4,300 recovering coronavirus patients were sent to New York’s already vulnerable nursing homes under a controversial state directive that was ultimately scrapped amid criticisms it was accelerating the nation’s deadliest outbreaks, according to a count by The Associated Press.
Trump orders flags lowered to half-staff for three days for those who died from COVID-19
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff for the entirety of the Memorial Day weekend to honor not only military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice, but to those who have lost their lives in the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Tom Wolf eyes lifting of many more pandemic restrictions
With the number of new infections slowing, Wolf has been easing social distancing restrictions and allowing many businesses to reopen in lightly impacted areas of the state.
With the number of new infections slowing, Wolf has been easing social distancing restrictions and allowing many businesses to reopen in lightly impacted areas of the state.
Trump, in Michigan: 'We're not going to close the country' if there's a 2nd wave of coronavirus cases
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
During his speech, the president also lashed out at China for its role in the coronavirus pandemic.
US says it's pulling out of Open Skies surveillance treaty
The Trump administration notified international partners on Thursday that it is pulling out of a treaty that permits 30-plus nations to conduct unarmed, observation flights over each other’s territory — overflights set up decades ago to promote trust and avert conflict.
The Trump administration notified international partners on Thursday that it is pulling out of a treaty that permits 30-plus nations to conduct unarmed, observation flights over each other’s territory — overflights set up decades ago to promote trust and avert conflict.
Gov. Wolf signs bill temporarily allowing cocktails to-go for licensed businesses
Governor Wolf says he will sign a bill allowing for the sale of cocktails to go, potentially providing a lifeline for struggling businesses.
Governor Wolf says he will sign a bill allowing for the sale of cocktails to go, potentially providing a lifeline for struggling businesses.
Pennsylvania drafting guidelines to pave return of sports
Pennsylvania is working on guidelines to allow sporting events, exhibitions and leagues, both professional and amateur, to get back to “some semblance of normalcy” after practically everything shut down to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday.
Pennsylvania is working on guidelines to allow sporting events, exhibitions and leagues, both professional and amateur, to get back to “some semblance of normalcy” after practically everything shut down to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, Gov. Tom Wolf said Wednesday.
Walmart to offer self-administered COVID-19 tests at 7 New Jersey stores
COVID-19 testing is expanding in New Jersey, with Walmart offering self-administered swab tests beginning next week.
COVID-19 testing is expanding in New Jersey, with Walmart offering self-administered swab tests beginning next week.
Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
Company granted waiver to distribute flags for veterans' graves on Memorial Day
A Berks County flag company has been granted a waiver to distribute flags to be placed on thousands of veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
A Berks County flag company has been granted a waiver to distribute flags to be placed on thousands of veterans’ graves on Memorial Day.
Philadelphia Flyers and Gritty surprise New Jersey boy, 11, battling cancer
The Philadelphia Flyers and Gritty surprised a boy battling cancer in with a parade.
The Philadelphia Flyers and Gritty surprised a boy battling cancer in with a parade.
Trump allies lining up doctors to prescribe rapid reopening
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
A resurgent economy is seen as critical to boosting President Donald Trump’s reelection hopes and has become a growing focus of the White House coronavirus task force led by Vice President Mike Pence, the Associated Press reports.
Bellmawr gym reopens again Tuesday, owners and members receive citations
For the second day in a row people began gathering outside Atilis gym several hours before it opened at 8 a.m. in defiance of a state order.
For the second day in a row people began gathering outside Atilis gym several hours before it opened at 8 a.m. in defiance of a state order.
NJ reopening car, motorcycle dealers and bike shops
New Jersey car and motorcycle dealers along with bike shops can reopen for in-person sales on Wednesday.
New Jersey car and motorcycle dealers along with bike shops can reopen for in-person sales on Wednesday.
Real estate business activity to resume across Pennsylvania
Real estate sales and related activity can resume across Pennsylvania if guidelines designed to limit infection are followed.
Real estate sales and related activity can resume across Pennsylvania if guidelines designed to limit infection are followed.
My 'decision to make': Trump defends criticized use of hydroxychloroquine
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Trump stood by his decision to continue taking hydroxychloroquine to stave off the COVID-19 virus.
Gov. John Carney allows places of worship to hold in-person services with strict guidelines in place
Governor John Carney announced that churches and other house of worship can hold in-person services with 30 percent occupancy and strict social distancing guidelines in place.
Governor John Carney announced that churches and other house of worship can hold in-person services with 30 percent occupancy and strict social distancing guidelines in place.