Pennsylvania says short-term rental owners ignoring shutdown order

Gov. Tom Wolf banned short-term rentals last week after lawmakers in the Poconos complained that property owners had been trying to entice travelers from virus hotspots New Jersey and New York.

New Jersey delays primary to July 7 due to COVID-19

New Jersey is pushing back its primary to July 7 from June 2 because of the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

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.

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.

Trump seeks $250 billion more from Congress for payrolls

President Donald Trump's sudden request Tuesday to pump $250 billion more into a just-launched payroll program for small businesses may hit roadblocks.

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.

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.

Vanessa Bryant reacts after it's announced Kobe will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame

Vanessa Bryant, with her eldest daughter Natalia by her side, reacted after the announcement that her late husband, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, is set to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday in an interview with TSN.