Coronavirus

Polio Vaccine COVID-19

The polio vaccine's rollout offers lessons as America awaits a COVID-19 vaccine

Pennsylvania moves last call for alcoholic drinks to 11 p.m.

last call Pennsylvania

Teens want COVID-19 advice that gives them safe ways to socialize – not just rules for what they can’t do

COVID-19 Guidelines Teenagers

CVS Health opening eight new COVID-19 testing sites in Philly region

cvs covid-19 testing sites philly

Pitt scientists isolate tiny molecule that may prevent COVID-19

University of Pittsburgh Coronavirus

Minimum wage requirements for staff among measures taken by New Jersey to help bolster nursing homes

new jersey nursing homes legislation COVID-19

Community College of Philadelphia to continue all-remote classes through end of spring semester

community college of philadelphia spring 2021 semester

Free COVID-19 vaccines could become available later this year, officials say

covid-19 vaccine distribution

Pennsylvania Senate considering mask law that would make defiance a misdemeanor crime

Masks Misdemeanor PA

St. Joe’s Prep suspends in-person classes for a week due to positive COVID-19 tests

st. joe's prep covid-19

President Trump defends his COVID-19 response during Philly town hall event

president trump town hall philly.png

Philly COVID-19 cases fall to lowest point since start of pandemic

Philly Low COVID-19

COVID-19 pandemic causing surge in chronic kidney disease

Kidney health and COVID

Federal judge rules Gov. Wolf's COVID-19 restrictions are unconstitutional

Wolf Levine Judge

People with substance use disorder need action plans to mitigate COVID-19 risk, addiction experts say

COVID-19 Addiction

New Jersey extends more MVC deadlines, designates specific appointment times for certain groups

new jersey mvc deadlines covid-19

Philadelphia International Airport can resume international flights starting on Monday

Philadelphia International Airport

AstraZeneca, Oxford to resume human testing of COVID-19 vaccine in the U.K.

astrazeneca resume trials vaccine

49 new Papa John's locations coming to Philly, South Jersey

papa johns pizza stores

What a smoky bar can teach us about the '6-foot rule' during the pandemic

COVID-19 6-foot-rule

Children's Health

Here's what doctors know about MIS-C, from symptoms to treatments

COVID-19 and MIS-C

Mayor Kenney: Clearing homeless encampments is 'multi-day operation,' won't tip hand on police intervention

Encampments Kenney Police

Eagles release hype video ahead of 2020 season opener on Sunday

philadelphia eagles 2020 hype video

New Jersey residents now can register to vote online for November election

new jersey online voter registration form

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross offering premium credits, rebates to employers

IBX credits and rebates

Pennsylvania college football player, 20, dies of suspected COVID-19

Jamain Stephens Football

AstraZeneca could resume COVID-19 vaccine trials next week

AstraZeneca vaccine clinical trials

Looking for an Eagles-themed face mask? Here are some of the best

best philly face masks

PATCO to reopen shuttered stations, increase train frequency next week

PATCO train service stations

Pennsylvania allowing restaurants to increase indoor dining capacity

Pennsylvania indoor dining

Temple's COVID-19 outbreak appears to be slowing down, but parties still a worry

Temple COVID-19 Subsiding

SEPTA facing $400 million revenue shortfall as ridership remains down

SEPTA COVID-19recovery plan

Wedding exhibition in Spring Arts District to showcase women-owned businesses

wedding exhibition

Pa. residents now can apply for an extra $300 in weekly unemployment benefits

lost wages assistance application

Why Black aging matters, too

COVID-19 Racial Disparities

Free Library of Philadelphia taps interim director

Free Library Philadelphia

Trash, recycling collections delayed by one day across Philly due to Labor Day

trash recycling collections philly labor day

Smoking prohibited inside New Jersey casinos due to health and safety risks

new jersey casino smoking ban

COVID-19 spreads among girls on Chester County cheerleading team, health officials say

cheerleaders covid

Why COVID-19 vaccines need to prioritize 'superspreaders'

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

New Jersey lays out rules for indoor dining; Gov. Murphy says 'we will not tolerate any violations'

indoor dining new jersey

Pennsylvania couples sue Gov. Wolf for acting as 'king' amid COVID-19 crisis

Wolf Masks Lawsuit

To help kids cope with COVID-19 anxiety, provide context and emphasize control

Child Anxiety Tips COVID-19

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