COVID-19

Pitt scientists isolate tiny molecule that may prevent COVID-19

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

st. joe's prep covid-19

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

community college of philadelphia spring 2021 semester

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

Self-care, social support key to good mental health as pandemic drags along

COVID-19 mental health

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

COVID-19 pandemic causing surge in chronic kidney disease

Kidney health and COVID

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

Philly Low COVID-19

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

Philadelphia International Airport can resume international flights starting on Monday

Philadelphia International Airport

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

new jersey mvc deadlines covid-19

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

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

Encampments Kenney Police

Children's Health

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

COVID-19 and MIS-C

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

new jersey online voter registration form

Eagles release hype video ahead of 2020 season opener on Sunday

Philly delays property value reassessments due to pandemic

Philadelphia Property Reassessment

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

COVID-19 6-foot-rule

PATCO to reopen shuttered stations, increase train frequency next week

PATCO train service stations

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

Jamain Stephens Football

AstraZeneca could resume COVID-19 vaccine trials next week

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best philly face masks

Health Insurance

Independence Blue Cross offering premium credits, rebates to employers

IBX credits and rebates

Pennsylvania allowing restaurants to increase indoor dining capacity

Pennsylvania indoor dining

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

wedding exhibition

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

Temple COVID-19 Subsiding

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

lost wages assistance application

SEPTA facing $400 million revenue shortfall as ridership remains down

SEPTA COVID-19recovery plan

Why Black aging matters, too

COVID-19 Racial Disparities

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

new jersey casino smoking ban

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

trash recycling collections philly labor day

Free Library of Philadelphia taps interim director

Free Library Philadelphia

Gettysburg College sends most students home after mandatory quarantine

gettysburg college covid-19 students

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

indoor dining new jersey

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

Child Anxiety Tips COVID-19

Why COVID-19 vaccines need to prioritize 'superspreaders'

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

cheerleaders covid

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

Wolf Masks Lawsuit

Temple suspends in-person classes for remainder of fall semester due to rising COVID-19 cases

temple university semester covid

Pennsylvania to allow limited number of fans at high school sporting events

Pennsylvania fall high school sports

Philly officials respond to CDC updates on COVID-19 vaccine, evictions

Philly Vaccine Covid Evictions

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