Pennsylvania, New Jersey Reopening Plans Not Impacted By George Floyd Protests, Health Officials Say
Health officials say coronavirus numbers continue to improve and the scheduled lifting of restrictions has not been impacted by the protests.
Health officials say coronavirus numbers continue to improve and the scheduled lifting of restrictions has not been impacted by the protests.
Living in what feels like a war zone, that's what many people around the country and in the Philadelphia region are thinking and feeling.
Cases of COVID-19 have been going down, but will that change because of the crowds of people who are in close contact?
Health officials reported another 356 cases in the state as the statewide total surpassed 72,000.
Nationwide, doctors are concerned about patients continuing to avoid treatment for heart attacks, strokes and other problems.
Under the "Safer at Home", plan lower-risk business and activities will be able to resume.
Instead of children being injured at school or playing sports, doctors at CHOP are seeing more broken bones happening at and near home.
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's administration is under fire for how the city is spending a small part of a big federal grant meant for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing.
Officials in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania say there are some fluctuations in the number of cases, but overall, the indications continue to look positive.
On Thursday, 625 new COVID-19 cases were reported, bringing the statewide total to 70,042.
It's difficult to comprehend just how drastically the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted life in the U.S. when its effects are so wide-reaching.
Zuckerman also says it's important to recognize that we are all dealing with the same trauma of this pandemic and our feelings of inconsistent highs and lows during this time are normal.
Wolf says restaurants will be allowed to provide outdoor dining for customers, beginning June 5.
New Jersey officials are urging residents to get tested for the coronavirus in order to collect more data as another 970 COVID-19 case were reported Wednesday.
With COVID-19 numbers declining, hospitals are now resuming elective procedures that had to be postponed because of the pandemic.
VP pick Tim Walz told the crowd, "in the White House, I'll have Vice President Harris' back every single day, and we'll have yours."
In a dental practice filled with sports memorabilia and history, Dr. Edward Williams shared more about what it was like treating the late boxer Muhammad Ali.
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Parts of the Delaware Valley were slammed with storms and heavy downpours Tuesday night, and some areas in South Jersey got more than five inches of rain in a matter of hours.
The Philadelphia Phillies took game two over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 Tuesday night in a matchup of the National League's top teams.
In a dental practice filled with sports memorabilia and history, Dr. Edward Williams shared more about what it was like treating the late boxer Muhammad Ali.
Parts of the Delaware Valley were slammed with storms and heavy downpours Tuesday night, and some areas in South Jersey got more than five inches of rain in a matter of hours.
The Philadelphia Phillies took game two over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 Tuesday night in a matchup of the National League's top teams.
On his first National Night Out at Philadelphia's top cop, Commissioner Kevin Bethel danced with the community in West Philadelphia.
Six months have passed since Radnor Township began using an overhead warning system to prevent bridge strikes. For the most part, it's been working, but the sign warning drivers that their truck is too tall keeps getting hit.
Parts of the Delaware Valley were slammed with storms and heavy downpours Tuesday night, and some areas in South Jersey got more than five inches of rain in a matter of hours.
Jersey Shore goers are finding unusually cold Atlantic Ocean temperatures this week because of a weather phenomenon known as "upwelling." Here's what it is.
For the second time in two weeks, the Cape May Whale Watch and Research Center said a basking shark was spotted in the waters off the South Jersey coast.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The bodies of two swimmers who went missing on Monday were recovered from the Penbryn Lake in Winslow Township, New Jersey, police said.
Parts of the Delaware Valley were slammed with storms and heavy downpours Tuesday night, and some areas in South Jersey got more than five inches of rain in a matter of hours.
Police in New Castle County, Delaware, are investigating after a shooting left a woman and a suspected shooter dead Sunday morning.
Sunday will be another warm and humid day with mostly cloudy skies. A few scattered showers and storms are possible, but we're not expecting any widespread severe weather.
With potential rain and storms bringing flood risks to the Philadelphia area, in addition to a heat advisory, Saturday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
August 1 is PA Donor Day, encouraging Pennsylvanians to register as an organ and tissue donor. One donor tragically killed at age 22 was able to save six people's lives.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
A beloved pizza shop is closing after nearly 30 years. Owners say they can't afford a rent increase.
The Burlington County Farmers Market is up for best in the state of New Jersey, and hoping for your vote.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Six months have passed since Radnor Township began using an overhead warning system to prevent bridge strikes. For the most part, it's been working, but the sign warning drivers that their truck is too tall keeps getting hit.
A stormy, unsettled weather weekend continues to impact arriving and departing flights at Philadelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia police say they have seen an increase in accidents and fatalities since 2020 and they are trying to decrease it.
Passengers flying out of PHL can board a bus to the airport in Wilmington, Delaware or vice versa.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
The Philadelphia Phillies took game two over the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 Tuesday night in a matchup of the National League's top teams.
Philadelphia Union defender Damion Lowe was the victim of racial abuse on social media following Sunday night's match against Cruz Azul, the club said on Tuesday.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Northwestern Mutual helped raise over $100,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and childhood cancer research during its fourth annual Lemon Challenge in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Truist Financial Corp. is taking over as the title sponsor for the PGA Tour's signature event at Quail Hollow Club, and the event is coming to Philadelphia for one year in 2025.
Musikfest 2024 in Bethlehem was temporarily suspended Tuesday evening because inclement weather impacted the Old Dominion concert.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Tens of thousands of people poured onto 2nd Street in Northern Liberties for a family-friendly celebration of local businesses and community spirit on Sunday.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
From Ice Spice at The Met to Northern Liberties 2nd Street Festival, there are plenty of events going on in Philly and throughout the Delaware Valley this weekend. Here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Comedian Kevin Hart will hold another show at The Met Philadelphia when his tour arrives in December 2024. Meanwhile, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is set to hold a meeting as water utility Aqua PA seeks to increase rates.
Parts of the Delaware Valley were slammed with storms and heavy downpours Tuesday night. Areas in Burlington County in South Jersey got more than five inches of rain in a matter of hours, and flooding continues to impact some roads ahead of the morning commute.
Zach Bryan couldn't perform for about an hour as heavy rain fell at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Videos from the concert showed rain falling.
He might be the coolest dentist in Philadelphia - during Black Business Month, Wakisha Bailey speaks to Dr. Edward Williams, a Temple University alum known for his intensive research into concussions and their relation to the jaw joint with the skull. He later invented a new kind of mouthguard designed to prevent concussions.
While not as heavy as Tuesday night's downpours, some scattered showers will bring even more rain to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware on Wednesday, ahead of the local arrival of Tropical Storm Debby which now looks to be on Friday, Kate Bilo reports.