COVID-19
COVID-19 cases, deaths are rising again globally, WHO reports
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that deaths climbed last week after nine straight weeks of decline. It recorded more than 55,000 lives lost, a 3% increase from the week before.
Delta variant may cause steep increase in cases, deaths in fall, models show
New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.
Should vaccinated people wear masks again with COVID-19 cases rising?
With COVID-19 cases rising, should fully vaccinated people mask up? It depends on the situation, but some experts say it’s a reasonable precaution.
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Firefighter killed, 3 others hurt after crash on I-76
One person has died and multiple others are recovering after an incident on the Schuylkill Expressway early Saturday morning.
Tokyo Olympics: US women's soccer dominates New Zealand for 1st win
The U.S. rebounded Saturday from its opening loss to Sweden with a 6-1 win over New Zealand.
Man in critical condition after being shot in North Philadelphia
A man is now fighting for his life after being shot in North Philadelphia as city violence continues to cause havoc.
Man saves twin girls from house fire, but family loses everything
Ray Lucas says he knew his twin 18-month-old girls Milan and Malaysia were still inside, asleep in the basement - every second a matter of life and death. "I just knew I had to get my babies out," he said. "That's what went through my mind."
Man was killed outside of Pat's Steaks over parking spot, father says
David Padro Jr., 22, was shot and killed over a parking space outside of Pat’s Steaks in South Philly early Thursday morning, according to the young man’s grieving father who is now planning his funeral.